Amedee (Andy) Napoleon Guerin
1896 - 1984 (88 years)-
Name Amedee (Andy) Napoleon Guerin Birth 6 Nov 1896 Adams, MA Gender Male Death 18 Dec 1984 San Mateo, CA Person ID P54441 Violette Family Last Modified 22 Sep 2014
Father Theodule (Theodore) Marc Guerin, b. 19 Apr 1862, St. Jacques le Mineur, QC d. 23 Apr 1936, Los Angeles, CA (Age 74 years) Mother Zelia Marie Langlois, b. Abt 1868, Sherrington, QC d. 26 Feb 1947, Los Angeles, CA (Age 79 years) Marriage 5 Oct 1886 Zoar, MA Family ID F23657 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family Frances Catherine (Hildreth) Meyer, b. Abt 1909, Hollywood, CA d. 12 Oct 1996, Belmont, CA (Age 87 years) Children 1. Gilbert Richard Guerin 2. Alfred Franklin Guerin Family ID F24822 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Notes - Andy enlisted in the 7th Cavary Troop "B" at Fort Bliss Texas on May 5th, 1914. Fought in Mexico against Poncho Villa. He was discharged in 1918.
He reenlisted on June 11th, 1919 at Fort Bliss and joined "Troop F" of the 7th Cavalry. Spent some time in the Philippines; then as the Cavalry became mechanized, he became a mechanic.
He was honorably discharged as a Sargeant from Motor Transport Company # 52 on April 26th, 1921.
He tried to reenlist in WWII but was too old.
Did various jobs and later became a Customs Inspector in San Francisco and the San Francisco Airport. Took a leave from Customs to work at Bethlehem Steel building ships during WWII. After the war he returned to Customs. He retired in 1959 at age 63.
- Andy enlisted in the 7th Cavary Troop "B" at Fort Bliss Texas on May 5th, 1914. Fought in Mexico against Poncho Villa. He was discharged in 1918.