William R. ATTAWAY [1890-????]

Submitted by moddsey on Fri, 06/14/2024 - 07:09
Names
Given
William R.
Family
Attaway
Sex
Male
Status
Deceased
Born
Date
Birthplace (town, state)
Wood County, Texas
Birthplace (country)
United States

Attaway retired as Chief Petty Officer and served in the United States Navy from 1912 to 15 January 1929 when he was transferred to the Naval Reserve. He was at that time stationed in Hong Kong.

Attaway married in China in 1932 and adopted an orphaned baby in 1935. It appears Attaway had been living in either Hong Kong or China during the Japanese invasion as he was interned in Stanley Camp and later repatriated in 1942.

In 1946, Attaway brought his wife over to the United States for permanent residence. His adopted daughter had to wait. Her approval for immigration only came through in 1954.

Source:

1. United States Congress/Senate - here

 

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