Seventh Generation

713. PFC Fred Leon ACKLEY Sr served in the military WWII in Company C, 358th Infantry Regiment US Army.^129,153,435 He received the Purple Heart for wounds inflicted in the Battle of Normandy, and the Bronze Star for campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Germany and Central Europe He was born on 3 Jun 1922 in Massachusetts.^{153,237,338,435} He Enlisted in the military on 8 Jan 1943 in Fort Devens , Massachusetts⁴³⁵ Fred L Ackley
Name: Fred L Ackley
Birth Year: 1922
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Massachusetts
State: Massachusetts
County or City: Worcester

Enlistment Date: 8 Jan 1943
Enlistment State: Massachusetts
Enlistment City: Fort Devens
Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: 1 year of college
Civil Occupation: Motorcyclist
Marital Status: Single, without dependents

He appeared in the following News Article from the The Berkshire County Eagle on 6 May 1946 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts Marriage Intentions
Fred Leon Ackley of 810 Dalton Avenue, and Catherine Bernice Beals of 547 Cheshire Road. He appeared in the following News Article from the The Berkshire County Eagle on 11 May 1946 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts FRED L ACKLEY

(excerpt) Miss Catherine Bernice Beals, daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Beals of 457 Cheshire Road, became the bride this afternoon, in a white gladiola and palm setting, of Fred Leon Ackley of 810 Dalton Avenue, son of the late David A and Fannie Higgins Ackley. The 1 o'clock ceremony was performed at the Morningside Baptist Church by the Rev. Harold A Schlink.

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Mrs Ackley, a tester in the GE lightning arrester section, attended local schools and Berkshire Business College. Mr Ackley, a Pittsfield High School alumnus, is a mechanic at Haddad's Garage. He served two and a half years in the European theater prior to being discharged. Between 1960 and 1965 he was General Electric at Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts.^472,473 He lived at 56 Orchard in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts in 1960.⁴⁷² He lived at 5 Clair PL in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts in 1965.⁴⁷³ His Obituary appeared in the the Berkshire Eagle on 10 Jan 1999 in Berkshire, Berkshire, Massachusetts Fred L. Ackley Sr., 76, World War II veteran, 35-year GE worker
Wednesday, January 20, 1999

CHESHIRE -- Fred L. Ackley Sr., 76, of 147 Railroad St. died Sunday at home.

Born in Pittsfield on June 3, 1922, son of David and Fannie Higgins Ackley, he was a 12th generation direct descendant of one of the Mayflower Pilgrims. He attended local schools and graduated from technical electronics correspondence school.

He served in the Army during World War II with Company C, 358th Infantry Regiment. He received the Purple Heart for wounds inflicted in the Battle of Normandy, and the Bronze Star for campaigns in Northern France, Rhineland, Germany and Central Europe.

Mr. Ackley was employed by General Electric Co. in the ordnance division for 35 years. He worked on the Polaris, Poseidon and Trident missile systems until retiring in 1987. During the 1960s, he managed the former Wildcat Shooters Supply Co. in Pittsfield.

He was a member of the GE Quarter Century and Pensioners' clubs. An outdoorsman, he enjoyed fishing, hunting and archery. He was also a pilot, and was a member of the Airplane Owners & Pilots and National Rifle associations. Mr. Ackley helped found the New England Trail Riders Association and served as trail marshal for the International Six Day Trials, which were held in 1973. A member of the Outdoor World Camping Association, he also enjoyed recreational vehicle camping.

He leaves a son, Fred L. Ackley Jr. of Williamstown; a daughter, Marcia Orazio of Dalton; a half-brother, David Ackley of Pittsfield; his longtime companion, Rita Gordon of Cheshire; his former wife, Catherine Beals Ackley of Williamstown, and five grandchildren
He lived at 147 Railroad St in Cheshire, Berkshire , Massachusetts in Jan 1999.¹²⁹ He died on 17 Jan 1999 in Cheshire, Berkshire , Massachusetts.^{153,237,338,363} death cert # 016205
His Funeral Notice appeared on 10 Apr 1999 in the Berkshire Eagle ACKLEY -- Graveside services for Mr. Fred L. Ackley Sr., 76, of Cheshire, Mass., who died Jan. 17, 1999, at his home after an apparent heart attack, were held Friday, April 16, 1999, at the Cheshire Cemetery, Cheshire, Mass., with full military honors. Rev. Robert Kyte, pastor of First Congregational Church of Dalton, Mass., officiated. A special Thank You to the Dalton American Legion and to Doug Ackley of the Lanesboro VFW and a nephew of Mr. Ackley for arranging full military tribute for our loved one; it was greatly appreciated. The Ackley family. DERY-CHESHIRE FUNERAL HOME was in charge of the arrangements.
He was buried on 16 Apr 1999 in Cheshire Cemetery, Cheshire, Berkshire , Massachusetts.¹⁵³ His Social Security Number was 017-18-5468 MA.²³⁷

PFC Fred Leon ACKLEY Sr and Catherine Bernice BEALS were married on 11 May 1946 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts.^{334,363,399,401,472,473} Catherine Bernice BEALS (daughter of Living and Living) was born on 11 Mar 1917 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts.^237,338,474 She appeared in the following News Article from the The Berkshire County Eagle on 10 May 1946 in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Massachusetts ATTENDANTS NAMED FOR BEALS_ACKLEY WEDDING TOMORROW
Miss Catherine Beals of 457 Cheshire Road will become the bride tomorrow afternoon at 1 of Fred Leon Ackley, of 810 Dalton Avenue. Rev. Harold A Schlink will perform the ceremony at the Morningside Baptist Church.
Miss Beals will have as matron of honor, Mrs Mary Mildred Norton, Cheryl Ann Beals of Westfield, niece of the bride-elect, will be flower girl. John A Ackley will be his brothers best man, and Ernest Beals, brother of the bride-elect, and Raymond Rattlgan are to usher.
Miss Beals has been honored at showers given by her sister, Mrs Omar A Oudin, Mrs Norton, and by her associates at GE. She died on 22 Aug 2007 in Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts.^237,474 Her Obituary appeared in the North Adams Transcript on 24 Aug 2007 in North Adams, Berkshire, Massachusetts Friday, August 24 Catherine B. (Beals) Ackley, 90, of Meadowvale Apartments, 35 Adams Road, Williamstown, died on Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2007, at the Williamstown Commons.
Born in Pittsfield on March 11, 1917, she was a daughter of William J. and Sophie (Biesiegel) Beals. She attended schools in Pittsfield.
She was employed at General Electric Co. in Pittsfield for several years. She then was employed as a waitress at several restaurants in Berkshire County, including the Tyler and Soda Chef restaurants and Peter's Diner, all in Pittsfield, and the Four Acres Restaurant in Williamstown. She retired at the age of 76.
She was a former member of the First Congregational Church of Pittsfield.
She was a member of the Silver Star Rebecca Lodge, where she served as grand marshal for several years. She also was the former president of the Friendship Club at the Harper Center in Williamstown.
She was a devoted mother and grandmother.
She leaves a son, Fred Ackley and his wife, Deborah, of Williamstown; a daughter, Marcia Orazio and her husband, Louis, of Dalton; five grandchildren, Ryan Ackley of Breckinridge, Colo., Ross Ackley of Boston, Melissa Orazio of Pittsfield, Adam Orazio of Dalton and Lisa Steiner and her husband, Luke, of Dalton; and a brother, Ernest W. Beals of Dalton.
Two brothers, Earl Beals and William Beals, and two sisters, Anna Flanders and Alice Walstad, are deceased.
FUNERAL NOTICE — Funeral services for Catherine Ackley will take place Monday, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m., at the First Congregational Church of Dalton with the Rev. Robert Kyte officiating. Burial will follow in Main Street Cemetery in Dalton.
Calling hours are Sunday, from 3 to 6 p.m., at the Flynn & Dagnoli- Montagna Home for Funerals, West Chapels, 521 W. Main St. North Adams.
Memorial donations may be made to the Williamstown Friendship Club or the charity of the donor's choice.
She was buried in Main Street Cemetery, Dalton, Berkshire, Massachusetts.⁴⁷⁴ Her Social Security Number was 016-03-4556 MA. She was living Sep 1993 to Jan 2004 in Williamstown, Berkshire, Massachusetts.³³⁴ PFC Fred Leon ACKLEY Sr and Catherine Bernice BEALS had the following children:

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