Second Lieutenant John Milton Buxton (Jack), son of Oscar and Gladys Buxton, was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on April 19, 1923. He was declared missing in action over Germany on August 16, 1944. The life he exemplified in the years between was a life filled with many successes and accomplishments.

All the letters he sent to his family during the time he served his country were preserved and are duplicated on this website. From them, the reader will get to "know" Jack, and will be able to experience a small part of World War II through his eyes.

Additionally, Jack was an accomplished baritone and won numerous state awards for his voice. He first started singing solos in church at 12 years of age. Before he left for San Antonio, Texas, he recorded four songs for his mother. These songs were recorded on 78 RPM glass records and the originals have been preserved and still play! (Glass was used during WW II to preserve much-needed metals for the making of bombs, planes, and other necessities of war.)

Jack Milton Buxton was my Uncle - and these are his words.