Cerro Gordo County

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Hamilton County

James Kephart

 

MASON CITYANS MEET IN TRINIDAD—

James Kephart, shipfitter second class, and Harold Treanor, electrician’s mate third class, both of Mason City, met each other in Trindad this spring and learned with surprise that they are both stationed there. Treanor entered the service in September, 1942. His wife lives at 803 Van Buren avenue southwest. Kephart also entered the Navy in September and was given recruit training at the Great Lakes station.

Source: Mason City Globe-Gazette, July 21, 1943 (photo included)

James Arthur Kephart was born May 31, 1903 to Henry B. and Ella E. Kephart. He died Feb. 22, 1988 and is buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Mason City, IA.

James served with the U.S. Navy in World War II.

Source: ancestry.com