Individual Details
Jacob Conner WOLFE
(13 Nov 1921 - 3 Jun 2014)
Jacob was in World War II and the Korean War. He was stationed at Fairfield Suisun AFB (later Travis AFB) near Vallejo, California where he lived when his daughter Nancy was small and later at McChord AFB near Tacoma, Washington where his daughter Susan was born at the base hospital. He was in the Military Air Transport Service during the Korean War and flew from Kimpo Air Base, near Seoul, South Korea to Tokyo, Japan.
Timeline:
13 November1921-born in Kane, Pennsylvania
1921 to 1926-lived in Kane, Pennsylvania with his parents
1926 to 1936-lived in Bartow, Florida with his parents
1937 to 1938-lived with his maternal Aunt Daisy and Uncle John Myers in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania where he attended school his freshman year.
1938 to 1941-lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania with his parents and attended Indiana High School where he met his future wife Peggy Lou Rowland. His parents were together when the 1940 census was taken but separated sometime after this during his senior year in high school. He lived with his Dad for awhile but then moved in with his mother. His sister Emma and her family lived with his Dad also and locked him out one night when his Dad was not home. His mother was living with a friend when he moved in with her.
1941-worked for McCrory's.
Attended big band concerts at the Sunset Grove near Indiana, Pennsylvania prior to World War II.
1941 to 1942-worked as a salesman at Superior Auto Accessories (auto parts store) in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
7 December 1941-was hunting in Northwestern Pennsylvania when he received news that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
24 August 1942-enlisted at Altoona, Pennsylvania for the Army Air Corps (Reserve Corps) as a private.
September to October, 1942- received civilian pilot training at the Meadville Airport and Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania. He received a student pilot certificate on 20 August 1942 and 16 November 1942.
27 January 1943-enlisted at Fort George Meade in Maryland as a private in the Army Air Corps for the duration and 6 months. He was assigned to the Glider Replacement Pool and went to Roswell, New Mexico. He was later classified as an excess glider pilot and was sent to school for radio operator mechanic.
Attended basic training in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1943.
Married Peggy Rowland on 26 March 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while he was on a short leave. They saw a judge to get him to waive the 3 day waiting period and were married that evening with his sister and brother in law, Vivian and Glenn Williams as witnesses. Peggy was living with Vivian and Glenn Williams at that time while working at the Office of Defense and Transportation in Pittsburgh. She worked at the Fulton Building on 6th Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her daughter Nancy later worked for the Allegheny County Board of Assistance in the same building when she first graduated from college in 1969.
Attended technical school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for radio operator mechanic for 20 weeks in 1943. His wife Peggy Wolfe lived in Sioux Falls at this time also while he attended school. He received permission on 24 August 1943 to purchase a good conduct ribbon while attending school in Sioux Falls. He finished this training on 9 November 1943.
Received advanced training for radio operator for troop carrier.
Was in Grenada, Mississippi. His wife Peggy Wolfe lived in Grenada at this time also.
Trained with 101st Airborne for 3 months at Fort Benning, Georgia.
He left Baer Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana on 3 April 1944 for the European Theatre of Operations and arrived in England on 19 April 1944 where he was assigned to Aldermaston. He took the southern route to reach England: Florida; Puerto Rico; Brazil overnight; Ascension Island in the South Atlantic, overnight; North Africa; Southern England.
Participated in night training with the 71st Troop Carrier Squadron, 434th Troop Carrier Group prior to D-Day on 6 June 1944. He participated in the Normandy campaign on 6 and 7 June 1944. His crew first made 2 flights to drop the 101st Airborne and then made additional flights to take in 2 gliders at a time.
Flew cargo and supplies as needed during the war and flew gasoline to Patton.
Participated in Operation Market Garden (Holland) in September, 1944 where he saw fighters for the first time near Eindhoven.
Was in the back of a truck when it hit a land mine near Reims, France in the fall of 1944. Driver and others were killed. He was in a field hospital for 2 weeks with 2 broken ribs and abrasions.
Saw Glenn Miller's last concert in a hangar before he was lost over the English Channel on his way to France on 15 December 1944.
Flew in supplies during the Battle of Bastogne in December, 1944. He and the engineer took their rifles and parachutes and jumped but were not permitted to participate in the fighting. They were later reunited with their unit after Patton came through.
Moved to Reims, France (Eisenhower's headquarters) after Normandy. He watched the German troops come in cars to sign the surrender.
Completed 23 missions subject to enemy fire and participated in the following battles and campaigns: Rome-Arno, Normandy, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, and Northern Europe. He received the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 7 bronze stars (1 silver and 2 bronze stars), an air medal with an oak leaf cluster, and Presidential Unit Citation (Distinguished Unit Citation) for his service in World War II. He later received the American Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
The official dates for the campaigns are as follows:
Rome-Arno (22 January 1944 to 9 September 1944)
Normandy (6 June 1944 to 24 July 1944)
Northern France (25 July 1944 to 14 September 1944)
Southern France (15 August 1944 to 14 September 1944)
Rhineland (1 September 1944 to 18 December 1944)
Ardennes-Alsace (16 December 1944 to 25 January 1945)
Central Europe (22 March 1945 to 11 May 1945)
Assigned to a Replacement Depot in England for 2 or 3 months after World War II where they had an open mess (gained weight). He was sent to Liverpool, England where he boarded the Queen Mary on 31 July 1945 with 15,000 other troops plus crew to return home. He slept on deck one night and down below the next night. It docked in New York on 3 August 1945 and from there he went to Indiantown Gap overnight where he boarded a bus for Meadville where his wife lived. She had figured out from news reports and schedules when he would be home and was waiting for him. She worked at the Talon factory in Meadville during the war.
Discharged 2 October 1945 at Greensboro, North Carolina.
Worked for Pennsylvania Rubber and Supply Company in Meadville, Pennsylvania from February 1946 to February 1948 as a salesman.
Daughter Nancy was born 10 September 1947 in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Reenlisted in the Air Force on 1 March 1948 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was discharged on 25 July 1949 at Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California. He was in the 2150th Rescue Unit, Air Rescue Service-Military Air Transport Service at this time. He stated he flew in amphibians, B-17's, and C-54's but no helicopters.
Reenlisted in the Air Force on 26 July 1949 at Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California
He was in the Military Air Transport Service during the Korean War. He stated he flew on C-54's out of Fort Lewis, Washington for two weeks at a time. They flew troops or supplies over and brought bodies or cargo home. The route was Anchorage, Alaska, crew rest; Shemya in the Aleutian Islands (“end of the world”); Japan or Korea (mostly Japan until after McArthur retook Kimpo Airport in Seoul, Korea); Wake Island, crew rest; Hickam Field in Honolulu; San Francisco or Fort Lewis in Washington, 12 hours or so by prop.
Quit flying in 1951 since he was told he would lose his hearing if he continued to wear headphones for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
According to him his last assignments were G2 (Intelligence) for awhile; 81st Troop Carrier Squadron (this should probably be the 8th Troop Carrier Squadron since he received a radio operator certificate in January and May, 1951 for this squadron and there is no record of the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron at McChord or Larson AFB during this period); and Group Sergeant Major (Headquarters, 62nd Troop Carrier Group).
A C124-A Globemaster crashed at Larson Air Force Base on 20 December 1952 killing servicemen returning home for the holidays. My father said he had to notify the families of those killed in the crash. He said this was one of the hardest things he had to do.
Daughter Susan was born on 30 January 1952 in Tacoma, Washington.
Discharged on 26 January 1953 from Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington.
He got out since he liked to fly and he couldn't do so any more. Also, his wife wanted to move back to Indiana, Pennsylvania where her family lived.
He was at the following locations from 1948 when he reenlisted to 1953 when he was discharged:
Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California
Fairfield-Suisun Air Force Base (later Travis) Fairfield, California-lived in nearby Vallejo, California.
McChord Air Force Base (later Lewis-McChord), Fort Lewis, Washington-lived in nearby Tacoma, Washington.
Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington-lived in Moses Lake, Washington.
Moved back to Indiana, Pennsylvania in 1953 after his discharge from the Air Force.
Worked for Penn Furniture Company from 1953 until he retired in 1984. He worked for them for 31 years primarily as a salesman. He also went out to customers' homes to collect money when he first worked there and was in charge of the service department in later years. His daughter Nancy can remember going with him when he went out to customers' homes.
Bought home at 125 College Lodge Road in June1953 where they lived until May 2001.
Daughter Barbara was born on 28 April 1955 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Daughter Diane was born on 9 November 1958 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Retired from Penn Furniture Company in 1984 when he was 62 years old.
Moved to Reston Drive in May 2001 since Peggy could no longer negotiate stairs.
Peggy moved to Indian Haven in December 2004 since she needed more care than Jacob could provide. He visited her daily and spent much of the day with her until her death in 2007.
Peggy died on 17 July 2007 at Indian Haven.
Jacob developed a close relationship with a neighbor Rosemary after Peggy's death.
Moved to Bethany Place in January 2012 since he lost most of his vision due to wet macular degeneration.
Moved to Beacon Ridge Nursing Home in November 2013 after being hospitalized for two bad falls while at Bethany Place. He was confused at first due to brain trauma but recovered and continued to improve after January 2014.
Died on 3 June 2014 at Indiana Hospital due to cerebral hemorrhage after falling at Beacon Ridge.
Shadow box left to right at top:
Good Conduct Ribbon and Medal
National Defense Service Ribbon and Medal (awarded for service during Korean War)
Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Good Conduct Bar with two bar loop and bar clasp, Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Lapel Pin issued at time of World War II discharge (referred to as ruptured duck)
American Campaign Ribbon and Medal (awarded for service in World War II)
World War II Victory Ribbon and Medal (awarded after World War II)
Timeline:
13 November1921-born in Kane, Pennsylvania
1921 to 1926-lived in Kane, Pennsylvania with his parents
1926 to 1936-lived in Bartow, Florida with his parents
1937 to 1938-lived with his maternal Aunt Daisy and Uncle John Myers in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania where he attended school his freshman year.
1938 to 1941-lived in Indiana, Pennsylvania with his parents and attended Indiana High School where he met his future wife Peggy Lou Rowland. His parents were together when the 1940 census was taken but separated sometime after this during his senior year in high school. He lived with his Dad for awhile but then moved in with his mother. His sister Emma and her family lived with his Dad also and locked him out one night when his Dad was not home. His mother was living with a friend when he moved in with her.
1941-worked for McCrory's.
Attended big band concerts at the Sunset Grove near Indiana, Pennsylvania prior to World War II.
1941 to 1942-worked as a salesman at Superior Auto Accessories (auto parts store) in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
7 December 1941-was hunting in Northwestern Pennsylvania when he received news that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor in Hawaii.
24 August 1942-enlisted at Altoona, Pennsylvania for the Army Air Corps (Reserve Corps) as a private.
September to October, 1942- received civilian pilot training at the Meadville Airport and Thiel College in Greenville, Pennsylvania. He received a student pilot certificate on 20 August 1942 and 16 November 1942.
27 January 1943-enlisted at Fort George Meade in Maryland as a private in the Army Air Corps for the duration and 6 months. He was assigned to the Glider Replacement Pool and went to Roswell, New Mexico. He was later classified as an excess glider pilot and was sent to school for radio operator mechanic.
Attended basic training in Albuquerque, New Mexico in 1943.
Married Peggy Rowland on 26 March 1943 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania while he was on a short leave. They saw a judge to get him to waive the 3 day waiting period and were married that evening with his sister and brother in law, Vivian and Glenn Williams as witnesses. Peggy was living with Vivian and Glenn Williams at that time while working at the Office of Defense and Transportation in Pittsburgh. She worked at the Fulton Building on 6th Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Her daughter Nancy later worked for the Allegheny County Board of Assistance in the same building when she first graduated from college in 1969.
Attended technical school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota for radio operator mechanic for 20 weeks in 1943. His wife Peggy Wolfe lived in Sioux Falls at this time also while he attended school. He received permission on 24 August 1943 to purchase a good conduct ribbon while attending school in Sioux Falls. He finished this training on 9 November 1943.
Received advanced training for radio operator for troop carrier.
Was in Grenada, Mississippi. His wife Peggy Wolfe lived in Grenada at this time also.
Trained with 101st Airborne for 3 months at Fort Benning, Georgia.
He left Baer Field in Fort Wayne, Indiana on 3 April 1944 for the European Theatre of Operations and arrived in England on 19 April 1944 where he was assigned to Aldermaston. He took the southern route to reach England: Florida; Puerto Rico; Brazil overnight; Ascension Island in the South Atlantic, overnight; North Africa; Southern England.
Participated in night training with the 71st Troop Carrier Squadron, 434th Troop Carrier Group prior to D-Day on 6 June 1944. He participated in the Normandy campaign on 6 and 7 June 1944. His crew first made 2 flights to drop the 101st Airborne and then made additional flights to take in 2 gliders at a time.
Flew cargo and supplies as needed during the war and flew gasoline to Patton.
Participated in Operation Market Garden (Holland) in September, 1944 where he saw fighters for the first time near Eindhoven.
Was in the back of a truck when it hit a land mine near Reims, France in the fall of 1944. Driver and others were killed. He was in a field hospital for 2 weeks with 2 broken ribs and abrasions.
Saw Glenn Miller's last concert in a hangar before he was lost over the English Channel on his way to France on 15 December 1944.
Flew in supplies during the Battle of Bastogne in December, 1944. He and the engineer took their rifles and parachutes and jumped but were not permitted to participate in the fighting. They were later reunited with their unit after Patton came through.
Moved to Reims, France (Eisenhower's headquarters) after Normandy. He watched the German troops come in cars to sign the surrender.
Completed 23 missions subject to enemy fire and participated in the following battles and campaigns: Rome-Arno, Normandy, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, and Northern Europe. He received the Good Conduct Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with 7 bronze stars (1 silver and 2 bronze stars), an air medal with an oak leaf cluster, and Presidential Unit Citation (Distinguished Unit Citation) for his service in World War II. He later received the American Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal.
The official dates for the campaigns are as follows:
Rome-Arno (22 January 1944 to 9 September 1944)
Normandy (6 June 1944 to 24 July 1944)
Northern France (25 July 1944 to 14 September 1944)
Southern France (15 August 1944 to 14 September 1944)
Rhineland (1 September 1944 to 18 December 1944)
Ardennes-Alsace (16 December 1944 to 25 January 1945)
Central Europe (22 March 1945 to 11 May 1945)
Assigned to a Replacement Depot in England for 2 or 3 months after World War II where they had an open mess (gained weight). He was sent to Liverpool, England where he boarded the Queen Mary on 31 July 1945 with 15,000 other troops plus crew to return home. He slept on deck one night and down below the next night. It docked in New York on 3 August 1945 and from there he went to Indiantown Gap overnight where he boarded a bus for Meadville where his wife lived. She had figured out from news reports and schedules when he would be home and was waiting for him. She worked at the Talon factory in Meadville during the war.
Discharged 2 October 1945 at Greensboro, North Carolina.
Worked for Pennsylvania Rubber and Supply Company in Meadville, Pennsylvania from February 1946 to February 1948 as a salesman.
Daughter Nancy was born 10 September 1947 in Meadville, Pennsylvania.
Reenlisted in the Air Force on 1 March 1948 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was discharged on 25 July 1949 at Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California. He was in the 2150th Rescue Unit, Air Rescue Service-Military Air Transport Service at this time. He stated he flew in amphibians, B-17's, and C-54's but no helicopters.
Reenlisted in the Air Force on 26 July 1949 at Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California
He was in the Military Air Transport Service during the Korean War. He stated he flew on C-54's out of Fort Lewis, Washington for two weeks at a time. They flew troops or supplies over and brought bodies or cargo home. The route was Anchorage, Alaska, crew rest; Shemya in the Aleutian Islands (“end of the world”); Japan or Korea (mostly Japan until after McArthur retook Kimpo Airport in Seoul, Korea); Wake Island, crew rest; Hickam Field in Honolulu; San Francisco or Fort Lewis in Washington, 12 hours or so by prop.
Quit flying in 1951 since he was told he would lose his hearing if he continued to wear headphones for 12 to 14 hours at a time.
According to him his last assignments were G2 (Intelligence) for awhile; 81st Troop Carrier Squadron (this should probably be the 8th Troop Carrier Squadron since he received a radio operator certificate in January and May, 1951 for this squadron and there is no record of the 81st Troop Carrier Squadron at McChord or Larson AFB during this period); and Group Sergeant Major (Headquarters, 62nd Troop Carrier Group).
A C124-A Globemaster crashed at Larson Air Force Base on 20 December 1952 killing servicemen returning home for the holidays. My father said he had to notify the families of those killed in the crash. He said this was one of the hardest things he had to do.
Daughter Susan was born on 30 January 1952 in Tacoma, Washington.
Discharged on 26 January 1953 from Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington.
He got out since he liked to fly and he couldn't do so any more. Also, his wife wanted to move back to Indiana, Pennsylvania where her family lived.
He was at the following locations from 1948 when he reenlisted to 1953 when he was discharged:
Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California
Fairfield-Suisun Air Force Base (later Travis) Fairfield, California-lived in nearby Vallejo, California.
McChord Air Force Base (later Lewis-McChord), Fort Lewis, Washington-lived in nearby Tacoma, Washington.
Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington-lived in Moses Lake, Washington.
Moved back to Indiana, Pennsylvania in 1953 after his discharge from the Air Force.
Worked for Penn Furniture Company from 1953 until he retired in 1984. He worked for them for 31 years primarily as a salesman. He also went out to customers' homes to collect money when he first worked there and was in charge of the service department in later years. His daughter Nancy can remember going with him when he went out to customers' homes.
Bought home at 125 College Lodge Road in June1953 where they lived until May 2001.
Daughter Barbara was born on 28 April 1955 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Daughter Diane was born on 9 November 1958 in Indiana, Pennsylvania.
Retired from Penn Furniture Company in 1984 when he was 62 years old.
Moved to Reston Drive in May 2001 since Peggy could no longer negotiate stairs.
Peggy moved to Indian Haven in December 2004 since she needed more care than Jacob could provide. He visited her daily and spent much of the day with her until her death in 2007.
Peggy died on 17 July 2007 at Indian Haven.
Jacob developed a close relationship with a neighbor Rosemary after Peggy's death.
Moved to Bethany Place in January 2012 since he lost most of his vision due to wet macular degeneration.
Moved to Beacon Ridge Nursing Home in November 2013 after being hospitalized for two bad falls while at Bethany Place. He was confused at first due to brain trauma but recovered and continued to improve after January 2014.
Died on 3 June 2014 at Indiana Hospital due to cerebral hemorrhage after falling at Beacon Ridge.
Shadow box left to right at top:
Good Conduct Ribbon and Medal
National Defense Service Ribbon and Medal (awarded for service during Korean War)
Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon, Good Conduct Bar with two bar loop and bar clasp, Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star, Bronze Star, Lapel Pin issued at time of World War II discharge (referred to as ruptured duck)
American Campaign Ribbon and Medal (awarded for service in World War II)
World War II Victory Ribbon and Medal (awarded after World War II)
Events
| Birth | 13 Nov 1921 | Kane, McKean County, Pennsylvania |  | ||
| Census | 1930 | 310 Wilson Avenue, Bartow, Polk County, Florida | | ||
| Census | 1935 | 795 East Church Street, North Bartow, Polk County, Florida | | ||
| Census | 1940 | 676 Wayne Avenue, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Occupation | 1941 | an employee of McCrory's - Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania | |||
| Occupation | From 1941 to 1942 | a salesman for Superior Auto Accessories (auto parts store) - Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania | |||
| Military | From 27 Jan 1943 to 2 Oct 1945 | in World War 2 |  | | |
| Residence | 27 Jan 1943 | 258 Church Street, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania | | ||
| Marriage | 26 Mar 1943 | Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania - Peggy Lou ROWLAND | | | |
| Occupation | From Feb 1946 to Feb 1948 | a salesman for the Pennsylvania Rubber and Supply - Meadville, Crawford County, Pennsylvania | |||
| Military | From 1 Mar 1948 to 25 Jul 1949 | in the Air Force | | ||
| Military | From 26 Jul 1949 to 26 Jan 1953 | in the Air Force | |||
| Residence | 1 Feb 1950 | Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California | |||
| Occupation | From 1953 to 1983 | a salesman for Penn Furniture Company - Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania | |||
| Residence | From 1953 to 2003 | 115 College Lodge Road, White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania | |||
| Wedding Anniversary | Peggy Lou ROWLAND | | |||
| Wedding Anniversary | Peggy Lou ROWLAND | | |||
| DNA test | Apr 2012 | ||||
| Death | 3 Jun 2014 | Indiana Regional Medical Center, Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania |
Families
| Spouse | Peggy Lou ROWLAND (1922 - 2007) |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Roy Benjamin WOLFE (1886 - 1962) |
| Mother | Effie Ellen CONNER (1887 - 1960) |
| Sibling | Kenneth WOLFE (1913 - 1913) |
| Sibling | Emma Lucille WOLFE (1914 - 2005) |
| Sibling | Helen Kathryn WOLFE (1917 - 1928) |
| Sibling | Vivian June WOLFE (1919 - 2006) |
| Sibling | Roy Benjamin WOLFE (1924 - 1980) |
Notes
Military
He enlisted in the Army Air Force on 24 August 1942 and was entered into active service on 27 January 1943 at Altoona, Pennsylvania. He attended radio operator school in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. He was overseas from 3 April 1944 to 31 July 1945 where he completed 23 missions and participated in the following battles and campaigns: Rome, Arno, Normandy, Southern France, Rhineland, Ardennes, Central Europe, and Northern France. He was a staff sergeant when he was discharged on 2 October 1945 at Greensboro, North Carolina.Marriage
They were married by Rev. Warren W. Wiant.Military
He enlisted in the Air Force on the 1 March 1948 at Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania as a radio operator with the rank of staff sergeant. He was discharged on 25 July 1949 at Hamilton Air Force Base, Hamilton, California where he reenlisted on 26 July 1949. He attained the rank of tech sergeant on 1 March 1952 and was discharged on 26 January 1953 at Larson Air Force Base, Moses Lake, Washington. His most significant duty assignment was Sgt. Major, Hq, 62d Troop Carrier Group. He was in the military for eight years and two days during World War 2 and the Korean conflict.Wedding Anniversary
They celebrated their golden (50th) wedding anniversary on 26 March 1993 at Red Lobster, Greensburg, Pennsylvania.Wedding Anniversary
They celebrated their sixty-fourth wedding anniversary on 26 March 2007 at The Communities at Indian Haven, Indiana, Pennsylvania.Endnotes
1. "Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 March 2016), Jacob C. Wolfe; citing Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Record Group 19, Series 19.92.
2. "Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wolfe," The Kane Republican, 14 November 1921, page 3, "Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Wolfe, a son, yesterday morning at their home on Chase street. Mother and son are getting along nicely."; Newspapers.com (https://www.newspapers.com : accessed 26 November 1918).
3. 1930 U.S. census, Polk County, Florida, population schedule, Election precinct 38, Bartow City, enumeration district (ED) 53-7, page 275 (stamped), page 4A (penned), 310 Wilson Avenue, dwelling 77, Roy B. Wolfe; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://ancestry.com : accessed 3 July 2012); from National Archives microfilm T626, roll 330.
4. "Florida, State Census, 1935," database, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org : accessed 4 August 2013), R. B. Wolf.
5. 1940 U.S. census , Indiana County, Pennsylvania, population schedule, 676 Wayne Avenue, Ward 2, Indiana, enumeration district (ED) 32-44, page 679 (stamped), page 15A (penned), Roy Wolfe; digital images, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 29 June 2012); from National Archives microfilm T627, roll 3517.
6. "Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 March 2016), Jacob C. Wolfe; citing Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Record Group 19, Series 19.92.
7. "Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 March 2016), Jacob C. Wolfe; citing Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Record Group 19, Series 19.92.
8. "Pennsylvania, Veteran Compensation Application Files, WWII, 1950-1966," database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed 3 March 2016), Jacob C. Wolfe; citing Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Record Group 19, Series 19.92.