Obituaries: PFC. Elton Gorham, 1948, Winn Parish, LA
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: December 9, 1948 Winn Parish Enterprise

Reburial of Pfc. Elton Gorham To Be Saturday, 2 p.m.

The remains of Pfc. Elton Gorham, who was 25 years old when he was killed in
Germany March 17, 1945, were expected to arrive in Winnfield Thursday.  They
will remain at the Southern Funeral Home until time for services at the East
Winnfield Baptist Church at 2 p.m.

A military funeral will be conducted by the local guard.  The Rev. Jimmie
Payne of Mississippi will be in charge of the services and will be assisted by
the Rev. Tommy Boyd and others.

Pfc. Gorham, a graduate of the Winnfield High School and a member of the
Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, entered service March 3, 1943.  He went overseas
in January, 1944, and was wounded twice before his death.  He served with the
136th Infantry.

He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Gorham, formerly of Rt. 2,
Winnfield and now of Jonesville, La, and four sisters, Mrs. Leora Brazzell and
Mrs. Lavera Jordan, Rt. 2, Winnfield; Mrs. Lavenia Allen of Shreveport and
Miss Elaine Gorham of Jonesville.