The Everyday Patriot Project

Corporal Richard Tannous was born on the 6th of November in Jaffa, Israel, the son of Episcopalian missionaries. Corporal Richard Tannous immigrated to the United States, via Patras, Greece, on the SS Elda and arrived in New York on the 16th of October 1912. He enlisted in the Army on the 23rd of September 1917, serving in the 13th Cavalry under the command of Major Tompkins.  Corporal Richard Tannous was wounded in the Parral Fight. The Corporal's Army service helped him gain his citizenship in 1918. After his discharge, Corporal Richard Tannos went to work for the Ward Baking Company .  There are advertisements for Tip Top Bread, one of the brands manufactured, featuring Corporal Richard Tannous as the master baker.  Tip Top bread was ultimately transformed into the famous Wonder Bread. * Read about a.d. elliott's Everyday Patriot Project here* ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Vir...

Private George Cramer was born September 27th, 1920, to parents Ester (nee Patterson) and George Cramer. He had a sister named Wilma and a brother named Edward.  Private Cramer was a fairly tall man at 6 ft. Private George Cramer was raised in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania, and worked as a crane operator before joining the US Army on September 7, 1942, in response to World War II and was assigned to the 106th signal company of the 25th Service Group. For nearly two years, from January 25th, 1944, until December 17th, 1945, Private George Cramer was deployed overseas, with the 106th being assigned to Bombay, India. He was discharged from the Army on December 30th, 1945. * Read about a.d. elliott's Everyday Patriot Project here* ****** ********************************* a.d. elliott is a wanderer, photographer, and storyteller living in Salem, Virginia.  In addition to her travel writings at  www.takethebackroads.com , you can also read her book reviews at  www.riteof...