James Wilmer Enright enlisted in the United States Navy on December 3, 1951. He served his country in the Korean War and in the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged as a Master Chief Equipmentman (EQCM) on June 5, 1971.
James was born on January 24, 1932 to the marriage of Clarence Edward Enright and Julia Irma Stutson. He was the brother of Clarence Edward, Jr., John Richard, Julia Eleanor, Charles Allen, and Thomas Leslie.
James married Hazel Berry and had the following children:
James "Jimmy" Wilmer, Jr.
Walter E.
Cheryl Ann
Pam
James Wilmer Enright died on October 11, 1972 and is buried in the Old Pine Hill Cemetery in Sicily Island, Catahoula Parish, Louisiana.
Military Monday will be a recurring post every Monday to honor the past service of those who are no longer with us. If you have family members from Sicily Island or surrounding communities who served in any of the various branches of the military and would like to have them recognized on this blog, please email rootsfromthebayou@gmail.com. Background information and photographs will be included in the post when your family member is honored.
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