Letters of a War Hero

You have heard about Barkdull Faulk Elementary and Barkdull Faulk American Legion Post, but do you know about the man behind the name? Leonidas Barkdull Faulk was a WWI Medic embedded with the British military during WWI. Leonidas was on the front lines taking care of the wounded and sick soldiers. He survived a gas … Continue reading Letters of a War Hero →

Veterans at the American Legion

Photo Number 742, Ouachita Parish Public Library Photo collection Over the next few days, I will be posting some photos that we need help identifying. If you recognize anyone in the photos, come by the library on 18th or give us a call at 318-327-1373. This one appears to be a group of veterans posed … Continue reading Veterans at the American Legion →

Ouachita Parish World War I Veterans

Many years ago, the Special Collections department at the Ouachita Parish Public Library was given a compilation of all known WWI veterans from Ouachita Parish. I compiled an index to the book and placed a copy in the Genealogy department. Names in Bold are African-Americans, names in italics died in service (mainly of pneumonia) and … Continue reading Ouachita Parish World War I Veterans →