Jim Jeffrey Bible

Burnet Bulletin, May 1942 (Two articles):

#1 -
"BURNET BOY SERIOUSLY WOUNDED IN PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

"Jodie (sic) C. Bible of Burnet received a telegram from the Adjutant General that his son, Jim J. Bible was seriously wounded in action in the Philippine Islands. The telegram reads as follows:

" 'Washington, D. C.

" 'Jodie Clyde Bible (Joseph Clyde Bible) Burnet, Texas

" 'Deeply regret to inform you that your son, Jim J. Bible, was seriously wounded in action in the Philippine islands, April 28th. Progress reports will be forwarded as received.

Ulio the Adjutant General.'

"Jim Bible joined the army about a year ago, as a volunteer. He signed up at Ft. Worth, but was a Burnet County citizen. His friends everywhere hope that his parents may soon hear more cheerful words concerning his condition."

Article #2, dated Thursday, May 21, 1942:

"JIM JEFFREY BIBLE

"Word has been received by Joe C. Bible of Burnet, from the War Department, Washington, D. C. that his son Jim Jeffery Bible was seriously wounded in action at Corregidor on April 28th. He later received another wire that Jeffery died on May 2nd from the wounds received in action in defense of his country.

"Jeffery volunteered in February 1941 in Fort Worth, Texas and was sent directly to Fort Mills, Philippine Islands, where he served in the heavy coast artillery.

"Jeffery was born August 18, 1911 in Wade, Oklahoma. His mother died during World War I, with the flu. He lived a number of years with his grandfather, Adam B. Bible, better remembered as Pete Bible, in the Tow Valley section of Llano County.

"Jeffery had a smile for everyone and was well-liked and loved by all who knew him. He will be remembered by a host of friends in both Llano and Burnet counties who will deeply regret hearing of his death.

"He is survived by his sister, Nettie Bible of Weatherford, Texas, his father and stepmother, three half-sisters, one half-brother of Burnet, his uncles Pete, Ivy, Jeff and Jim Bibles of Leander, Texas.

"A friend."

"The telegram from the War Department read as follows:

'Washington, D. C., May 9 1942,
Jodie C. Bible,
Burnet, Texas,

"The Secretary of War desires me to express his deep regret that the death of your son, Jim J. Bible, occurred on May 2nd, in the Philippine Islands as a result of wounds received in action in defense of his country. Letter follows.' "