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Oliver "Ol" Owen Tucker was a son of Francis Marion and Emily (Thornton) Tucker and lived in Barry Co., Missouri.
TUCKER, Oliver Owen - Cemetery
Born: Sept. 25, 1895

Died: Apr. 24, 1980

"Ol" is buried by his wife Ardelia Preddy in Horner Cemetery

"PVT US ARMY World War I"

TUCKER, Ardelia (PREDDY)

Born: May 7, 1904

Died: Sept. 9, 1987

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Oliver "Ol" Owen Tucker, second from right - seated

Oliver's son, Jack said that a few months after his father was inducted into service he received powered burns in his eyes. He was confined to a dark room for six months. His eyes never got much better, therefore he was discharged from the service.

Munsey News: Oliver Tucker was discharged from Camp Funston on account of his eyes. January 31, 1918, Cassville Republican

Seligman RFD: Oliver Tucker has gone to Idaho with his brother-in-law, Wm. Farwell, and family where they intend to make their future home. Cassville Republican, Thursday, Feb. 13, 1919
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