Francis Jack Brewer¹ (M)
(February 12, 1918-December 27, 1987), #238
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     Francis Jack Brewer was also known as Jax Brewer. The nationality of Francis Jack Brewer was Oglala Lakota (3/8). Francis was born at South Dakota, USA, on February 12, 1918.^1,2,3 He was the son of Robert James Brewer and Bessie Janis.¹ An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).¹ He was a student at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1936. School: Was on the Pine Ridge 1936 Class State Championship Bteam.. He married Catherine O. Jones at South Dakota, USA, in 1937.¹ Francis Jack Brewer was mlt active duty circa 1940 at USA.^3,2 He resided at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, before 1986, Lived and ranched most of his life in the Rockyford area..⁴ Francis died on December 27, 1987 at USA at age 69.³ He was buried on December 30, 1987 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA; Grave site: G 0 8054.²

Last Edited=March 31, 2007

Catherine O. Jones (F)
(January 25, 1917-September 16, 1999), #239
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     Catherine was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on January 25, 1917.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Jones and Elizabeth Pourier. She was a student at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, circa 1925. School: Our Lady of Lourdes.² She was a student at Holy Rosary Indian Mission, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA. School:.² Catherine graduated at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, circa 1934. Institution: Oglala Community High School.² She married Francis Jack Brewer at South Dakota, USA, in 1937.¹ As of 1937,her married name was Brewer.¹ Catherine's occupation: She worked for many years at the Porcupine School. At Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, after 1950.² Catherine died on September 16, 1999 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 82.² Her body was interred on September 20, 1999 at Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA, at Black Hills National Cemetery. Grave site : G 0 8054.^3,2

Last Edited=February 16, 2007

Frederick P. Whiteface^1,2,3 (M)
(May 9, 1922-May 19, 2002), #241
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     Frederick was born at Martin, Bennett Co., South Dakota, USA, on May 9, 1922.^4,1 He was the son of Frederick Whiteface Sr. and Margaret Clifford. Frederick P. Whiteface was employed after 1940 at USA.² Frederick reported for active duty in 1942.¹ Frederick died on May 19, 2002 at Home, Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 80.¹ His body was interred on May 22, 2002 at Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA, at Black Hills National Cemetery. A Christian wake and rosary service will be at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2002, at the Mother Butler Center in Rapid City.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Mother Butler Center, with Fr. John Hatcher as celebrant. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Full military honors will be provided by the VFW Post No. 1273 in Rapid City..¹

Last Edited=February 19, 2007

Collins L. Clifford¹ (M)
(1921-July 14, 2002), #247
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     Collins was born circa 1910. Collins was born in 1921. He married Katherine Black Elk at USA circa 1929.² Collins died on July 14, 2002 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Manderson, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.³ His body was interred on July 18, 2002 at Manderson, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at St. Agnes Catholic Cemetery. One-night wake will be from 3 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, July 17, at Wounded Knee School in Manderson.
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 18, at St. Agnes Catholic Church in Manderson, with the Rev. Pete Klink officiating. Burial will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis. Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge is in charge of arrangements..³

Last Edited=February 19, 2007

William Brewer¹ (M)
(March 12, 1930-1998), #248
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     William was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on March 12, 1930.^1,2 He was the son of Robert James Brewer and Bessie Janis.¹ An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux # OSU-13411(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux # OSU-13411(!).¹ He was a student at Holy Rosary Indian Mission, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, circa 1947. School:. William Brewer lived after 1970 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA. William's occupation: Oglala Sioux Tribal Roads Dept. At Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1997.² William died in 1998.

Last Edited=February 15, 2007

Robert Brewer Jr.¹ (M)
(March 12, 1930-January 8, 1978), #249
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     Robert was born at USA on March 12, 1930.¹ He was the son of Robert James Brewer and Bessie Janis.¹ An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).¹ He married an unknown person at USA circa 1950.¹ Robert died on January 8, 1978 at USA at age 47.¹

Last Edited=February 19, 2007

Leon Brewer¹ (M)
(May 31, 1934-April 12, 1975), #251
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     Leon was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on May 31, 1934.¹ He was the son of Robert James Brewer and Bessie Janis.¹ Leon was listed on the roll as a student at Holy Rosary Mission Boarding School, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, in 1947. Leon died on April 12, 1975 at age 40.¹

Last Edited=February 19, 2007

Wilis Privett (M)
(circa 1915-circa 1975), #253

     Wilis was born circa 1915. He married Evelyn Mabel O'Rourke at Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona, USA, circa 1954. Wilis died circa 1975.

Last Edited=December 11, 2005

David C. Scott (M)
(December 17, 1893-September, 1968), #254

     His Social Security Number was 312-05-3312. David was born on December 17, 1893. He was a witness at Michael Joseph Conway and Louise Ann O'Rourke's wedding at Municipal Court House, San Diego, San Diego Co., California, USA, on November 30, 1955.¹ He married Evelyn Mabel O'Rourke at Arizona, USA, circa 1960. David died in September, 1968 at Fort Apache Indian Reservation, Apache Junction, Navajo Co., Arizona, USA, at age 74.

Last Edited=March 31, 2007

Isabelle Marie O'Rourke^1,2 (F)
(July 4, 1906-January 21, 1950), #256
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     Isabelle was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Medicine Root, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on July 4, 1906.² She was the daughter of Charles O'Rourke and Elizabeth Louise Cuny. Isabelle Marie O'Rourke was nat allottment on January 17, 1910 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Shannon Co., South Dakota ., USA; NAME MERIDIAN TWP RANGE SECTION ACREAGE TYPE CASETYPE DOCID DATE

OROURKE ISABEL 06 041 N 045 W 009 160 253400 PA 103463 01/17/1910.¹ As of circa 1924,her married name was Pourier. She married Joseph Hobert Pourier at USA circa 1924.² Isabelle, as Joseph Hobert Pourier's spouse, resided with him, at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, after 1924. Isabelle died on January 21, 1950 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pine Ridge, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 43.²

Last Edited=June 30, 2007

Louise Ann O'Rourke (F)
(October 31, 1908-December 28, 1997), #258
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     Louise was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on October 31, 1908.¹ She was the daughter of Charles O'Rourke and Elizabeth Louise Cuny. An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).¹ Louise was listed on the roll as a student at Alliance, Box Butte Co., Nebraska, USA, circa 1918.¹ Louise graduated at Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA, circa 1927. Institution:.¹ Louise's occupation: at Crow Indian Agency, Montana, USA, circa 1929.¹ She became Patricia Anne Brewer's adoptive mother at USA in 1943.¹ She resided at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA, after 1943.¹ As of circa 1945,her married name was Wood.¹ She married Walter Wood at USA circa 1945.¹ Louise was granted a divorce from Walter Wood at Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA, in February, 1953.¹ As of November 30, 1955,her married name was Conway.¹ She married Michael Joseph Conway at Municipal Court House, San Diego, San Diego Co., California, USA, on November 30, 1955.¹ Louise, as an unknown person 's wife, resided with an unknown person Mike acepted a position as a mechan handling the generators of top secret US radar bases in the mountains of Turkey. He was based in French Morocco at the Noasseur US Air Force base. He traveled ahead of his wife Louise and adopted daughter Patricia who later joined him in Morrocco. Mike worked as a Diesal Mechanic and would maintain the the disel generators of the top secret radar bases in the mountains of Turkey. Mike talked of flying into the bases in little plane. During his stay in Morocco he had a beautiful little house that was one of the only ones with a lawn scartched from the sand. Mike got along good with the Arabs and learned to speak Arabic. They returned to the United States about 1959 and made their home in Los Angeles, California., at Noasseur Air Force, French Morocco, before 1959.¹ Louise, as an unknown person 's wife, resided with an unknown person They lived in three different homes on Elk Street for many years. Their homes where always beautifully kept and had many fruit trees such as apples, lemons, and appricots. The Summer always ment a garden to be tended by Grandma. Grandma Louise's relatives from Pine Ridge always had a place to stay or visit. Many of the Pine Ridge families living in L.A. on Relocation where visitors of the Conways. From 1963 through 1967 their Grandson (author) Michael stayed with them quite often and had his own room. While living in L.A. they had given up driving and walked pretty much everywhere they needed. Grandma would grab her umbrella and cart, Grandpa Conway his cap, coin purse and cigarettes, and we where off for groceries every Saturday. Grandpa loved baseball and I have many found memories of heading to the Batting cage to hit balls, going to triple A games, or Dodger Games. Some times Grandpa and I headed out to sneek a .25 pizza, Coke, and a Hersey Bar. Some Saturday's we headed to Verdogo Public pool where Grandpa taught me to swim and dive for quarters. They loved the ocean and we took many trips to Long Beach to see the ships or Santa Monica to swim or walk the boardwalks. They eventually moved to an apartment where Grandpa gave up his yards, but still helped the apartment manager with the grounds. While there Grandma Louise's sister Vi (Grandma) moved to the same apartment., at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, USA, after 1959.¹ She was a student at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, USA, after 1968. School: Louise went to school to become a Registered Nurse.. She was employed after 1969 at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, USA. Louise, as Michael Joseph Conway's wife, resided with him Mike and Louise both enjoyed the ocean and after his retirement from the railrod they decided to live in San Diago. They had a nice home overlooking the bay and not far from the ocean were spent there days walking on the boardwalk and piers and watching the kids skating at at the mall. He loved to take his binoculars with him on his trips to the ocean and scan the waters for ships. Perhaps his longing to be at the sea of his youth. After Grandma Louise fell and broke her hip they decided it was time to move closer to their adopted daughter Patricia Stevens in Wisconson., at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, USA, after 1980.¹ Louise, as Michael Joseph Conway's wife, resided with him Mike and Louise found an apartment in Greenbay, Wis a short distance from their daughter Patricia and their Grandchildren who live on farmland the Oneida Indian Reservation. Mike and Louise many days out at the Stevens Farm sitting outside enjoying their Grandchildren around them., at Greenbay, Brown Co., Wisconsin, USA, after 1980.¹ Louise died on December 28, 1997 at Greenbay, Brown Co., Wisconsin, USA, at age 89. Her body was interred in 1999 at Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Grandma's Louis's ashes where buried at the cemetery where she grew up. Her ashes rest next to her brother Stanley and her husband Michael Conway..

Last Edited=March 31, 2007

Walter Wood (M)
(circa 1905-circa 1990), #259

     Walter was born at USA circa 1905. He became Patricia Anne Brewer's adoptive father at USA in 1943.¹ He married Louise Ann O'Rourke at USA circa 1945.¹ Walter was granted a divorce from Louise Ann O'Rourke at Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA, in February, 1953.¹ Walter died circa 1990 at USA.¹

Last Edited=March 20, 2007

Michael Joseph Conway (M)
(September 23, 1914-September 9, 2001), #260
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     Michael Joseph Conway speaks (an unknown value). He speaks (an unknown value). The nationality of Michael Joseph Conway was Irish-American. His Social Security Number was 545-09-4580. He was described as 175 pounds, 5 feet, 8 inches, Brown hair, Blue eyes, light skin. Michael was born at Mission District, San Francisco, San Francisco Co., California, USA, on September 23, 1914. Grew up as one of the older children of a large Irish family in the tough Mission District of San FRancis. He helped his family during the depression by delivering papers and was hard working from the start. Mike left home at about the age of thirteen and made his own way..¹ He was the son of Michael Conway and Mary Collen. He resided at Juno, Alaska, USA, circa 1930, During this time Mike owned a tug boat called the Annie Bea. One of his favorite stories was of killing a huge shark with a pike that almost took the hand of a shipmate.. Michael reported for active duty at Pacific Theatre in 1940. He was a member of the US Navt SeeBees. He was stationed at one time at Guam..¹ He resided at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, USA, circa 1955. He owned an Auto parts store in Phoenix..¹ He married Louise Ann O'Rourke at Municipal Court House, San Diego, San Diego Co., California, USA, on November 30, 1955.¹ Michael, as an unknown person 's husband, resided with an unknown person Mike acepted a position as a mechan handling the generators of top secret US radar bases in the mountains of Turkey. He was based in French Morocco at the Noasseur US Air Force base. He traveled ahead of his wife Louise and adopted daughter Patricia who later joined him in Morrocco. Mike worked as a Diesal Mechanic and would maintain the the disel generators of the top secret radar bases in the mountains of Turkey. Mike talked of flying into the bases in little plane. During his stay in Morocco he had a beautiful little house that was one of the only ones with a lawn scartched from the sand. Mike got along good with the Arabs and learned to speak Arabic. They returned to the United States about 1959 and made their home in Los Angeles, California., at Noasseur Air Force, French Morocco, before 1959.¹ Michael, as an unknown person 's husband, resided with an unknown person They lived in three different homes on Elk Street for many years. Their homes where always beautifully kept and had many fruit trees such as apples, lemons, and appricots. The Summer always ment a garden to be tended by Grandma. Grandma Louise's relatives from Pine Ridge always had a place to stay or visit. Many of the Pine Ridge families living in L.A. on Relocation where visitors of the Conways. From 1963 through 1967 their Grandson (author) Michael stayed with them quite often and had his own room. While living in L.A. they had given up driving and walked pretty much everywhere they needed. Grandma would grab her umbrella and cart, Grandpa Conway his cap, coin purse and cigarettes, and we where off for groceries every Saturday. Grandpa loved baseball and I have many found memories of heading to the Batting cage to hit balls, going to triple A games, or Dodger Games. Some times Grandpa and I headed out to sneek a .25 pizza, Coke, and a Hersey Bar. Some Saturday's we headed to Verdogo Public pool where Grandpa taught me to swim and dive for quarters. They loved the ocean and we took many trips to Long Beach to see the ships or Santa Monica to swim or walk the boardwalks. They eventually moved to an apartment where Grandpa gave up his yards, but still helped the apartment manager with the grounds. While there Grandma Louise's sister Vi (Grandma) moved to the same apartment., at Glendale, Los Angeles Co., California, USA, after 1959.¹ Michael's occupation: Diesel Mechanic at Pasadena, Los Angeles Co., California, USA, after 1960. . because Mike worked for the railroad he and his family got free passage on the railroad. Grandma & grandpa would take the train and visit us in Arizona, Virginia, and Wisconsin. He earned many Safety Awards during his employment and was honored to work on the 1976 Amtrack Bicentennial Train..¹ He resided at San Diego, San Diego Co., California, USA, after 1980, Mike and Louise both enjoyed the ocean and after his retirement from the railrod they decided to live in San Diago. They had a nice home overlooking the bay and not far from the ocean were spent there days walking on the boardwalk and piers and watching the kids skating at at the mall. He loved to take his binoculars with him on his trips to the ocean and scan the waters for ships. Perhaps his longing to be at the sea of his youth. After Grandma Louise fell and broke her hip they decided it was time to move closer to their adopted daughter Patricia Stevens in Wisconson..¹ He resided at Greenbay, Brown Co., Wisconsin, USA, after 1980, Mike and Louise found an apartment in Greenbay, Wis a short distance from their daughter Patricia and their Grandchildren who live on farmland the Oneida Indian Reservation. Mike and Louise many days out at the Stevens Farm sitting outside enjoying their Grandchildren around them..¹ Michael died on September 9, 2001 at Greenbay, Brown Co., Wisconsin, USA, at age 86. His body was interred on June 25, 2002 at Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. Grandpa's ashes where buried next to his wife Louise O'Rourke-Conway as were his wishes. The present where Mike Jacobs-Stevens, Jennifer Stevens, Paulyne Brewer-Durant, Betty O'Rourke-Sanchez and her son Chuck, Nellie Cuny, Frenchie Elis, Mary, and Courtney. A gentle rain cooled those present as remembrances and prayers where given at the grave site. Located at south side/middle along the fence..

Last Edited=April 1, 2007

Mcoy Stanley O'Rourke¹ (M)
(October 21, 1913-October 16, 1986), #261
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     Mcoy Stanley O'Rourke also went by the name of Stanley O'Rourke. Mcoy was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on October 21, 1913. He was the son of Charles O'Rourke and Elizabeth Louise Cuny. Conflicting evidence states that Mcoy was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on November 19, 1913.² He was a student at Cuny Table Day School, Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, circa 1925. School:.^3,4 Mcoy's occupation: He was a ranch-hand for a number of ranchers in the Cuny Table and Buffalo Gap area. He was known for his ability to break horses. At Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, after 1925. On Cuny Table at Chet Cuny's place. Mcoy died on October 16, 1986 at Rapid City Regional Hospital, Rapid City, Pennington Co., South Dakota, USA, at age 72.⁵ His body was interred after October 16, 1986 at Cuny Table, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, at St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery. On the day of his funneral Mom said that after services where given the prcession took him to be buried at Cuny Table. As the procession passed a herd of horses grazing in a pasture, the horses ran over and gave their good-bye to Uncle Stanley..^1,5

Last Edited=March 22, 2007

Mary Ellen Brewer¹ (F)
(1885-March 12, 1963), #262
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     Mary Ellen Brewer was born in 1884 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA.⁴ Conflicting evidence states that Mary was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1885.^5,1,6,7 She was the daughter of Louis George Brewer and Fannie Twiss.^2,3 Martin Thunder Hawk was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Martin is listed as the Head of the Household at age 38 and living with his wife Fannie (age 39), step-children; Rachael Brewer (age 19), William Brewer (age 16), Ellen Brewer (age 11), Robert Brewer(age 9), children; Charles (age 2-10) & Joseph (age 1-1).⁶ As of 1903,her married name was Glick. Mary was listed as Head of the Household on the Indian Census at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on June 30, 1904.⁷ As of circa 1905,her married name was Richard.² She married Joseph Richard at USA circa 1905. As of after 1926,her married name was Allman. She married Sam Allman at USA after 1926.² Mary died on March 12, 1963 at USA.²

Last Edited=March 4, 2007

Sam Allman (M)
(1885-after 1894), #264
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     Sam was born in 1885.¹ He was the son of Louise (?). Sam died after 1894. Louise (?) was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Listed as head of the household with her children; Charles (age 14), Sam (age 11), Nora (age 9), Lily (age 16), Lydia (age 5), Lorina (age 3), & Alice (age 3).¹ Louise (?) was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1901 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Louisa Allman is listed at age 48 and living with her were 9 children.² He married Mary Ellen Brewer at USA after 1926.³

Last Edited=February 19, 2007

James Janis^1,2 (M)
(1889-April 20, 1968), #265
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     James was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1889.^1,3 He was the son of Benjamin Janis and Susanna Richard.^1,3,4 An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).¹ Benjamin Janis was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in August, 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; Benjamin is listed as father at the age of 30 and living with his wife Susanna (age 36) and children; James (age 8), Ben (age 1-4m), Bessie (age 5), & Agie (age 2-8).⁴ Benjamin Janis was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.³ He married Lucy Cottier at USA on March 25, 1912.^1,2 He became Mary Alice Kills Small-Janis's adoptive father at USA after 1931.¹ James died on April 20, 1968.¹

Last Edited=June 24, 2007

Lucy Cottier¹ (F)
(1888-December 8, 1976), #266
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     Lucy was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, in 1888.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of John Cottier Sr. and Susan Terry. An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).⁴ John Cottier Sr. was listed in the Indian Census on the date of in 1896 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA; John is listed as father (age 31) and living with his wife Susie (age 33), and children; Lucy (age 7), John Jr. (age 6), Esther (age 2-8), Eddie (age 1-2).² John Cottier Sr. was listed in the Indian Census on the date of on June 30, 1904 at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Pass Creek District, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA.³ As of March 25, 1912,her married name was Janis.⁴ She married James Janis at USA on March 25, 1912.^4,1 She became Mary Alice Kills Small-Janis's adoptive mother at USA after 1931.⁴ Lucy died on December 8, 1976 at USA.

Last Edited=June 24, 2007

David W Janis¹ (M)
(December 14, 1912-May 8, 1964), #267
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     David was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, South Dakota, USA, on December 14, 1912.¹ He was the son of James Janis and Lucy Cottier. An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).¹ David died on May 8, 1964 at USA at age 51.¹

Last Edited=February 19, 2007

James L. Janis^1,2 (M)
(April 2, 1915-January 25, 1945), #268
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     James was born at Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, Porcupine, Shannon Co., South Dakota, USA, on April 2, 1915.^1,2 He was the son of James Janis and Lucy Cottier. An unknown person nF was enrolled with the Oglala Sioux(!) and assigned an enrollment number of Oglala Sioux(!).¹ James L. Janis was mlt active duty on November 19, 1943; "James was inducted into the military service on November 19, 1943 at Fort Crook, Nebraska and he transferred to the Enlisted Reserve Corps on the same date. James reported for active duty at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas on December 10, 1943 and left the United States for foreign service on January 1, 1945."² James died on January 25, 1945 at Luxembourg at age 29.^1,2 He was buried on June 26, 1949 at Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, Meade Co., South Dakota, USA; "James was buried at the Hamm United States Military Cemetery located two and one-half miles east of the City of Luxembourg. In 1949, James Janis was returned to South Dakota and on June 26, 1949 he was interred at the National Cemetery at Sturgis, South Dakota. James L. Janis will not be forgotten by the ones who loved him."²

Last Edited=June 25, 2007