"World War II broke out in 1941 and Elmo and Ben joined the marines. Elmo went to Hawaii as a radio and electronics expert and Ben went in the infantry in the South Pacific."

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"Leone was married in Moore to Legrand Caldwell and had three children: D; D, and J. LeGrand also went in the Service and Leone lived with us during that time. J was born while she was staying with us in Moore. The winter was bad. I went into town after a doctor and when we returned, Leone was very weak. The doctor and I, holding the Priesthood laid our hands on her head and blessed her while the rest of the family knelt in prayer in the kitchen. Through the Lord's blessing, Leone and baby survived. J was very tiny but grew to be a beautiful young woman. She was always a favorite because of that experience."