Thursday, January 6, 2011

Photos of my dad, William Edward Ball

My dad was in the Marines and fought at Iwo Jima. He joined the Army and was in Tokyo, Japan during the Occupation when he met and married my mom. He was also in Korea. He retired after 27 years in the Army to Fernandina Beach where he lived until he died.

William Ball, USMC

Dad with his cousins.
Mary Catherine Bruni Bennett, William Ball,
Gloria Bruni Bradley and Joe Bruni

He's wearing a Coca Cola shirt as he was working for his Uncle Joe Bruni at the Coca Cola plant in Fernandina Beach.

William Ball about 5 years old, Jacksonville, FL

William Ball about 2 years old, Jacksonville, FL





1 comment:

Randi said...

Joe Bruni is my grandfather! Thank you for posting all of this. It's such a treasure to find.

Randi Landry