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- William Brabbs served in the US Navy, on the USS Thatcher during World War I. (The ship was sent to Great Britain under the lend-lease agreement during World War II.)
William Brabbs was a sportsman, athlete and an excellent golfer.
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Delaware County Daily Times (Chester, Pennsylvania), 10 Jun 1919:
Here on a Visit
Chief Machinist's Mate, William Brabbs, of the U.S.S. Thatcher, has returned to his ship after a leave of absence of several days spent renewing old acquaintances in the West End. Young Brabbs, who is a former resident of 228 Flower street, left this city following the death of his father and mother. He went to Chicago to live with his grandparents. He later enlisted and his visit of yesterday was the result of his longing to "see Chester once more."
Brabbs boat was one of a number stationed along the course over which the trans-Atlantic flight took place. His particular location was in the vicinity of the Azores. In speaking of the trip, he stated that he experienced the roughest weather since he has been sailing the high seas. During one of the storms the U.S.S. Thatcher was carried eighty miles from her course in 24 hours, while at another time the vessel listed 57 degrees.
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The Hammond Times (Indiana), 24 Oct 1944:
Brabbs- William G. Brabbs, age 53, of 409 Lilac St., Marktown. Died at St. Catherine's Hospital at 1:55 p.m. Monday, October 23, following a heart attack. Burial St Mary Cemetery, Chicago. Survivors are his wife Elizabeth; 3 daughters Betty, Shirley and Patricia, all of Indiana Harbor; 2 sons Pfc. William in the Marines in the Pacific and John of Indiana Harbor; 2 sisters Mrs. Christian Hansen and Mrs. Florence Harkenrider, both of Chicago, and 1 brother, Frank, also of Chicago.
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Youngstown Sheet and Tube Company Employee Newspaper (East Chicago, Indiana) November 1944:
Bill Brabbs' Death Shocks Many Friends by Babs Hylek
William G. Brabbs, Machinist at Main Machine Shop, died from a heart attack Oct. 23.
Mr. Brabbs was born Sept. 3, 1891, in Chester, Pa., and resided in Marktown many years. He had been associated with the company since 1920.
"Bill" as he was known to a host of friends, received First Aid Training in a U.S. Navy deep sea diving school in World War I. Along with his machinist work, he was doing an excellent job of instructing plant people in first aid training in conjunction with Safety Dept. program.
Bill was a suggestor, having received awards for suggestions put into operation. He was a blood donor, bought bonds regularly and assisted the late Harry Young in shaping and presenting Employee Minstrels.
He was Scoutmaster of Troop Four, Twin City Council, member Executive Board of Scouts, medical chief and first aid instructor OCD, 8th Area, and a Charter member of Illiana Post No. 388, The American Legion.
Brabbs was esteemed by his fellow-workers and was everlastingly doing something to help people in the plant and in community life. At the time he was stricken, he was engaged in promoting a Boy Scout activity... a man to be missed and remembered by many children, men and women.
Leaves Wife, 5 Children
Survivors are his wife, former Elizabeth Henneberger; three daughters, Betty, 19, Shirley, 10, and Patricia, 8; two sons, Pfc. William, 21, former Pipe Shop employee, a Marine now in Southwest Pacific, John, 14; two sisters, Mrs. Christian Hansen and Mrs. Florence Harkenrider; one brother, Frank, all of Chicago.
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1891 - 1944 (53 years)
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