T/3 Eugene V. Youngblood, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Youngblood, Newcastle, attended Elbert High. Entered Navy, 1941, trained in Texas, Oregon, and Cal. Served in Philippines and Japan. Awarded GCM, APO, 1 Bronze Arrowhead, 2 Battle Stars, PL and 1 Bronze Star. Discharged in 1945.