Dameron-Damron Family Association
This past year we have been collecting information on our Dameron-Damron military for our newsletters. For those of you that have sent us your stories and family military information for the newsletters, we thank you. For those who have not, we are still collecting Dameron-Damron Military information and would love to have yours and any stories that you would like to share. Cindora1@aol.com
2024 Fall Newsletter: Honoring Our Military Family continues:
I would like to mention again, that during our recent DDFA reunion in Alabama, we discussed this being the 80th anniversary of the D-Day conflict and realized how many Dameron-Damron family members have served our country and others. We take great pride in our heritage, no matter the spelling of our name.
When we reached out for our Dameron-Damron military history and stories for our newsletter, we were excited with your responses. Thank you to everyone who contributed! Due to the remarkable interest, we will continue this military segment in upcoming newsletters. If you submitted your Military information that wasn’t included in the Fall newsletter, rest assured it will appear in future editions. We encourage anyone with a military family member past or present, retired or active to share whatever you know—be it a story, an item, or details about a medal they received. Every contribution is valuable.
As we enter our 44th year as the Dameron-Damron Family Association, let’s remember that this newsletter is about our families and their legacies. If you are a member of the DDFA, this is also YOUR newsletter and we welcome articles on any topics related to our family history and experiences.
Additionally, we want to honor our law enforcement officers, first responders, and firefighters in our future Dameron-Damron newsletters. If you have stories or information to share, please reach out to us at Cindora1@aol.com.
Honoring Our Military With Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit dedicated to honoring veterans and active military members by placing live wreaths on their headstones. By placing wreaths on headstones, WAA ensures that the sacrifices of fallen service members are not forgotten. The organization recognizes and appreciates the service and dedication of active military members. WAA seeks to instill an understanding of freedom, and the values associated with it in the next generation. The National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (NSDAR) is one of the many organizations that collaborate with WAA to support this mission. They help organize and promote the event, along with coordinating wreath deliveries and placements. National Wreaths Across America Day takes place on a Saturday in December, typically the Saturday before Christmas. In 2024, it will be observed on December 14. On this day, volunteers across the country participate by placing wreaths on graves, memorials, and historic sites. They honor each service member by saying their name aloud as the wreath is placed. Local businesses, civic groups, organizations, and community members are crucial to the success of WAA’s efforts. They assist in the logistical aspects of wreath placement and contribute to the overall mission of remembering and honoring those who have served.
DAR, Ella Taylor, TNSDAR Fort Nashborough chapter membership chair
What an exciting time to be part of American History and preservation of our country’s humble beginnings ! There is NO better time to be part of a Local DAR chapter than now ! We are very excited about the upcoming 250Th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the many events and Celebrations planned all over the country to honor our Patriots. We conduct the research, we ask the questions, and we never forget how important the American Revolution was, and still is, to the freedoms we enjoy today! In the ( DAR ) Daughters of the American Revolution, we not only celebrate the past; we honor the present ! We give back to our communities and we remember our living heroes in various ways. It is a fellowship of women from all walks of life embracing the love of history while honoring the courage and sacrifice of our ancestors. We support and serve each other in times of need by encouraging and being present in life’s moments of achievement. I would like to invite you to consider becoming part of our wonderful organization and help up as we continue to grow and shine brightly. Feel free to contact me to assist in finding a chapter near you to start the application process. Ella Taylor, TNSDAR Fort Nashborough chapter membership chair, Tayl8497@gmail.com 615-440-1182
This year, 2024 marks the 80th Anniversary of the D-Day conflict, but today we turn our thoughts to a different kind of heroism: the valor of our ancestors who fought bravely for our country.
Among them stands Lazarus Dameron, a name etched in the annals of history for his service during the Revolutionary War. Lazarus Dameron, son of Mose and Aggie Owl Damron, hailed from Montgomery Co. and Washington Co., VA. He played a crucial role in securing American independence, serving as a Frontier-Military Spy and Indian fighter. His dedication to the cause saw him alongside James Fraley and under the command of distinguished leaders such as Colonel William Campbell and Colonel Henry Smith. The legacy of Lazarus Dameron is one of resilience and commitment, despite facing challenges in receiving recognition for his service. His story, preserved through the sworn statement of James Fraley and commemorated on the plaque of Revolutionary War Soldiers in Wayne County, WV, reminds us of the sacrifices made by those who came before us. As we reflect on his courage and that of others bearing the Dameron, Damron, Damren, and Damrell names, we express our deepest gratitude and respect. Their sacrifices paved the way for the freedoms we cherish today.
Lazarus Damron, Frontier-Military Spy and Indian Fighter a resided in Montgomery Co and Washington Co., VA and assisted in establishing American Independence in the capacity of Frontier-Military Spy and Indian fighter. Companion to James Fraley- Colonel William Camel (Campbell) Captain Snody for nine months as an Indian spy in the county of Washington and state of Virginia, 3 March 1779. Second time as Fraley Comrade April 1780 under Colonel Campbell and Captain Snody. Colonel Henry Smith after death of Colonel Campbell. Source: sworn statement of James Fraley, Floyd Co., Ky. Plaque of Revolutionary War Soldiers buried in Wayne County, WV. Note: R3736. Pension refused because of short term Military service. Did not fall within the provisions of Act of 08 June 1832).
Pvt George Ward Dameron, Jr, Revolutionary War Patriot Pvt George Dameron, Buckingham Co., VA Enlisted March 1777 and served 1st as Fifer (Piper) in 6th VA Regt., Lt Col James Hendricks. Born February 21, 1750, Albemarle Co., Virginia died May 27, 1795, Kentucky
According to historical documentation, George Dameron served with the famous Morgan’s Riflemen group in the Revolution. cavalry own to have enlisted in March of 1777 in Captain Dooley’s Cavalry. Morgan’s Riflemen usually wore buckskin shirts and were awesome sharpshooters in the Revolution and were highly regarded by their British enemies. Other weapons carried were tomahawks and long knives. Morgan’s Riflemen were at Valley Forge between 1777 and 1778. (Morgan’s Riflemen were exemplary sharpshooters in the Revolution & highly regarded by the British. They also were at Valley Forge between 1777-1778). Because this Unit of Riflemen were extremely mobile & secretive, they were not on the Muster Roll at Valley Forge. Son of George Ward Dameron Sr and Ann Thaney
Carlyle Flournoy Dameron, Navy, WWII, Casualty of War Electricians Mate class 2. USNR Listed in the Combat Casualty book: Died 12-13-1944 aboard the USS Nashville, South Pacific, ship # Lpd13 at sea. Son of George Littleton Dameron and Bettie Bartram
CPL Charles W Dameron, U S Army, Korea, Casualty of the Korean War Birth Date 30 Aug 1930, Service Number Ra 3307547 Service Branch A/S Medical Corps Unit 19 Inf Company Med. Co. Enlistment Date 22 Dec 1948 Death Date19 Sep 1950 Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, Stuart Draft, Virginia, USA Processed Date Nov 1979, Casualty Country; Korea Casualty Type Hostile – Died of wounds, Casualty Air US Army, Rank Corporal Son of William Telly Dameron and Sarah Wright
Benjamin F Dameron, 9th Infantry, Confederate, Civil War Belonged to 9th regiment of Volunteers. Under Colonel Henry. Enlisted Jan 3, 1861, in Florence, Alabama and died March 6, 1862 in Virginia. Mother is listed as Mary Dameron
Silas Damron, PVT, Union Army, Damron Independent Volunteers Co. Enlistment date October 1, 1861, Wayne County, Virginia. Military Unit, Loyal Eastern Virginia Volunteers. P-Y AND Damron’s Independent Co., Volunteers AND Misc Card Abstracts AND Personal papers. Son of Samuel Damron and Sarah Ratliff
Thomas C. Dameron PFC, WWI Departure 9 Jun 1919 Departure Place St Nazaire, France. Arrival Date 1919 Mustain Ship Manchuria, Military Unit 321 FH 306 SAN TN Service Number 2736436FIELD HOSPITAL 321, 306 SANITARY TRAIN, 81ST DIVISION 4-21-1896 – 28 Jun 1976, A veteran of WWI, a member of the veterans Dan Sylvania Barracks No 1081, a member of VFW post 8977. Elks lodge No 22 and Posquoson Tribe of Red Men, Avid hunter and Game Warden over 20 years. Son of Charles William Dameron and Mollie Crowder
PVT William H Damron, US Army, WWI Casualty of War According to the AMERICAN BATTLE MONUMENTS COMMISSION, World War I Honor Roll: Private, U.S. Army, 6th Infantry Regiment, 5th Infantry Division. Entered the Service from: West Virginia. Died: November 4, 1918. Killed during WWI. Buried at: Plot G Row 29 Grave 39. Meuse-Argonne American Cemetery. Photo of tombstone later, on cover of Life magazine. Romagne, France
Pvt Muss Charles Damron, U S Army Birth Date 5 Feb 1900, Place Wayne, West Virginia, USA Draft Registration Date 16 Feb 1942, Place Ceredo, Wayne, West Virginia, USA Employer: State Road Commission Birth Date 5 Feb 1900 Service Number 3371997 Unit Base Hospital # 100 (Over)Enlistment Date 29 Jul 1918 Discharge Date 29 Aug 1919. Departure Date 10 Jun 1919 Departure Place Bordeaux, France Arrival Date 22 Jun 1919 Arrival Place Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Ship Iowan. Military Unit B.H. 106 Service Number 3, 371, 997, BASE HOSPITAL #106 Death Date 20 Jan 1967 Son of Albert Damron and Emma Smith
Pythias Paul Dameron Pvt 1st class U S Army, WWII Buried American Legion Cemetery, Crisfield, Maryland. Birth Date: 17 Mar 1906 Death Date: 10 Apr 1973 Member of the Crisfield American Legion Post No 16. Enlistment Date 15 Feb 1941 Release Date 30 Oct 1945 Son of Ferdinand Dameron and Addie Sterling of Baltimore Maryland
Dameron Military History Supplied by Jennifer Reed
I am a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution which has many documented Damerons as having contributed to the cause of American Independence. This is public information and can be located at www.dar.org, and then click on the green button called “GRS” which stands for the Genealogical Research System.
The Damerons in the database are as follows (note – the spouse and children listed are what have been proven on applications; additional spouses/children may exist but just haven’t been submitted on a DAR application yet):
Bartholomew Dameron (ante 7/11/1743 – ante 10/12/1807), furnished supplies; Northumberland Co Virginia; spouse: Mary Waddy; child: Elizabeth Waddy
Bartholomew Dameron (1730-1792), rendered material aid; Northumberland and Brunswick Counties, Virginia; spouse: Anne Moorehead; child: Alexander
Charles Dameron (c. 1760-p 10/04/1927), Private; Albemarle Co, VA and Jackson Co, GA; spouse: Mary/Polly Maise; child: Uriah
*Christopher Dameron (c. 1748-ante 1808) Furnished supplies for the Army; paid 1783 Supply Tax; Virginia and Caswell Co NC; wife; Sarah X; child: Bartholomew
George Dameron (c 1760-ante 09/28/1797) Non-commissioned officer, fifer and private in the Continental Line; Virginia and Green Co KY; spouse: Susannah Thomas; children: Samuel, John Thomas, Wilson, Robert T.
George Dameron (1733-10/12/1801) patriotic service: provided beef; Northumberland Co VA; spouse: Mary Ann Jones; children: Robert Jones and Thomas
John Dameron (1/12/1757-post 9/5/1835) Private in 2nd VA State Regiment; Northumberland Co VA and Franklin Co IL; spouse 1: Anna Ladd, spouse 2: Cynthia Thompson; children: John, Elvina/Elvira, George, Moses, Malissa
Joseph Dameron (2/2/1763-ante 1/11/1837) Private; Northumberland Co VA and Caswell Co NC; spouse: unknown; child: Williamson
Lazarus Dameron (c. 1763- post 02/23/1828) Spy for Capt Snody, Cols William Campbell, Henry Smith; Cabell Co, VA; spouse: Elizabeth Nancy Short; children: Moses, Samuel
Tigner Dameron (c 1745-1824) patriotic service – paid for services rendered; Edgecombe Co NC and Rutherford Co TN; spouse: Nancy X; child: Harvey Sion
(*Christopher is my 5x great-grandfather; Bartholomew is my 6x great-grandfather)
Here are some more recent veterans from my family tree:
My great- grandfather: James Dameron; enlisted April 23, 1918; Tumpeter in the 102nd Company, USMC, stationed at St. Thomas, Virgin Island
My great-uncle: James Holt Dameron; enlisted in the US Army in 1946; served for 21 years in WWII, Korea and Vietnam, was awarded the Bronze Star.
DDFA Members Gary Damron and Charla (Damron) Doerry, Son of Charla (Damron) and Armin Doerry:
Alex Matthew Doerry Born 10-6-1989 US Army Infantry, 2010-2014,
Step-nephew: Wyatt Cole Griffith Born 6-8-99 National Guard (currently)
Nephew: Christopher Cade Smith Born 1-18-2002 US Navy, EOD. Enlisted September 2024, began training at Great Lakes, Illinois
Paternal Grandfather: Charles Graten Damron, Sr. Born 12-31-1901 – died 7-22-1953 in 3-22-1920 per Little Rock, Arkansas newspaper: 16 men who enlisted received assignments – including Private Charles G Damron to the Tenth Field Artillery.
9-3-1920 per Atchison, Kansas newspaper: “Charlie Damron is working at the Central Branch shops. He recently returned from army service on the Mexican border.”
9-28-53 per letter from Department of the Army, H H Newman, Colonel, AOC, including: “The records show that Charles G. Damron, service number 6 301 025, enlisted 17 March 1920 at Camp Pike, Arkansas and was honorably discharged 18 March 1921 at Camp Pike, Arkansas, a corporal, Battery A, 10th Field Artillery, by reason of expiration of service.” Father: Charles Graten Damron, Jr. Born 7-18-1926 – died 10-4-2004
9-28-1944 per Pineville, Missouri newspaper: A large group are leaving Monday, October 2 for Ft Leavenworth for pre-induction physical exams, including Charles Graten Damron, Jr of Jane, Missouri
Charles told stories of his time in the Marines in the South China Sea
We have a photo from about 1945 of Charles Damron, Jr in uniform, standing with his father
A headstone provided by the VA states Charles G Damron, Jr – US Marine Corps – World War II
Paternal Half-Uncle: Charles George Damron Born 3-11-23 – died 8-2-03
From World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947: 6-30-42 – Charles George Damron, 3253 Balch Ave – Fresno, California – mother Dorthy Smith
From records July 1943 155 Mm Group, Fourth Defense Battalion, Fleet Marine Force, in the Field: Privates including Damron, Charles G – enlisted 13 Feb 1943
Charles and his half-brother Charles (above) both served in the US Marine Corps in the Pacific during World War II, and later compared notes on some of the same locations.
Paternal Granduncle: Robert Alfred (Fred) Damron Born 6-16-1898 – died 11-25-1964
From National Archives Records – Army Transport Service – Robert A Damron – departure date 18 Apr 1919 from Brest, France; arrived 26 Apr 1919 in Hoboken, New Jersey on the ship Leviathan. Military unit SPCO 150th F.A. Rank Private. Service Number 1601971. Residence Rogers, Arkansas and his father was Robert A Damron. Supply Company 150th Field Artillery.
11-27-1964 per Neosho, Missouri newspaper obituary: Fred died in the Veterans’ hospital in Fayetteville, where he had been a patient ten days. He was a retired carpenter and a veteran of World War I.
1st Cousin 1x Removed: Billie Gene Damron Born 8-29-1926 – died 4-15-2001
March 2, 1946 – honorable discharge certificate from the US Navy, Commanding Captain D Carlson: U.S. Naval Personnel Separation Center in Norman, Oklahoma. Radarman Third Class USNR.
From Topeka Capital Journal 4-17-2001: obituary states, “He was a Navy veteran of World War II, having served as a third class petty officer in an amphibian unit in the Pacific from 1943 to 1946.
From US Veterans’ Gravesites, National Cemetery Association: Billie Gene Damron, death age 74; buried Rochester Cemetery in Topeka, Kansas.
1st Cousin 1x Removed: Max Leon Damron Born 8-10-1922 – died 11-20-2011
US World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949: Max Leon Damron, 342-62-33, AS; date of enlistment 1-6-42 in Kansas City, Missouri. Naval Receiving Station in New Orleans, Louisiana; Series MLR Number A1 135
From US Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists 1882-1959 – arrival 9-11-1944 in San Francisco, California, ship name Mormaclark. Max L Damron, USNR, RM3c
From US Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists 1882-1959 – arrival 1-5-1945 in San Francisco, California, ship name Mormaclark. Max L Damron, USNR, R.M.3/c 342-63-33
2nd Cousin 2x removed: William Stanford Damron Born 10-25-1915 – died 10-7-1987
Army private, World War II, enlistment 14 December 1942; discharged 5-3-44
1st Cousin 2x removed: Earl Equilla Damron Born 8-10-1898 – died 1-2-1975
Army veteran WW I (see BIRLS file) and worked in law enforcement
2nd great-granduncle Milton M Damron Born 1841 – died 6-11-1895
Company B, 4th Regiment, Missouri Cavalry, Confederate States of America, US Civil War. Widow’s application for pension filled out by Louisiana Damron June 6, 1902.
2nd great-granduncle John Damron. Born 1820 – died 1862 (grave marker shows 5-16-1831 to 12-23-1862) Private, Company B, Preston’s Battalion, Missouri Cavalry, Confederate States of America, Civil War
Pvt George Ward Dameron, Jr, Revolutionary War Patriot Pvt George Dameron, Buckingham Co., VA Enlisted March, 1777 and served 1st as Fifer (Piper) in 6th VA Regt., Lt Col James Hendricks. Born February 21, 1750, Albemarle Co., Virginia died May 27, 1795, Kentucky. According to historical documentation, George Dameron served with the famous Morgan’s Riflemen group in the Revolution. He is shown to have enlisted in March of 1777 in Captain Dooley’s Cavalry. Morgan’s Riflemen usually wore buckskin shirts and were awesome sharpshooters in the Revolution and were highly regarded by their British enemies. Other weapons carried were tomahawks and long knives. Morgan’s Riflemen were at Valley Forge between 1777 and 1778. (Morgan’s Riflemen were exemplary sharpshooters in the Revolution & highly regarded by the British. They also were at Valley Forge between 1777-1778). Because this Unit of Riflemen were extremely mobile & secretive, they were not on the Muster Roll at Valley Forge. Son of George Ward Dameron Sr and Ann Thaney
A F Dameron Med Unit, 97th Company Imperial Reg. 36161 South Africa 1901, 33rd IY 20-1-02 UK Military Campaign medal awarded Service date 1899-1902
This looks to be Agusta (Samuel)? Dameron physician, son of Edward Porteous Dameron and Maria Gregg Kennedy
Carlyle Flournoy Dameron, Navy, WWII, Casualty of War Electricians Mate class 2. USNR. Listed in the Combat Casualty book: Died 12-13-1944 aboard the USS Nashville, South Pacific, ship # Lpd13 at sea. Son of George Littleton Dameron and Bettie Bartram
CPL Charles W Dameron, U S Army, Korea, Casualty of the Korean War Birth Date 30 Aug 1930, Service Number Ra 3307547 Service Branch A/S Medical Corps Unit 19 Inf Company Med. Co Enlistment Date 22 Dec 1948 Death Date19 Sep 1950 Cemetery, Calvary Cemetery, Stuart Draft, Virginia, USA. Processed Date Nov 1979, Casualty Country Korea Casualty Type Hostile – Died of wounds, Casualty Air US Army, Rank Corporal Son of William Telly Dameron and Sarah Wright