Dale went to the same schools that the others had attended, Eden Elementary, Huntsville Junior High and Weber High School. In Junior high Dale played Father’s violin( I do not know what happened to it).
Dale on far left with violin. Mel is standing with a tuba
Dale’s school was uneventful and shortly after his graduation he was drafted in the Army. He was trained in Mississippi, then sent to England where they were trained for the Invasion of Europe. He landed in France D+3 and when they got in the hedgerow country in France he was hit by a sniper and broke his leg. He was returned home and discharged.
Melvin and Dale
Dale and Melvin
Dale with his buddies celebrating their discharge from the Army
This is the story written on the back of the photo.
Dale with Lee
Dale with Step-brothers Dell, LeGrand and Lee Robinson
I got the impression from him that he felt the world owed him a living and he was going to collect it. He really never did have a serious job. (This letter gives some insight into Dale’s feelings)
Dale married two older women.
Dale with his wife Betty
Dale was still married when he let cancer go without treating it and it took his life.