Hulen E. Montgomery, 80, a retired military officer, passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2006, at a local hospital. Burial: Mount Olivet Cemetery.
   Hulen was born Dec. 24, 1925, to Zettie and Herbert Montgomery in Munday (TX).
   He was a pure gentleman and led a colorful life. His adventures and tales cannot be contained in these pages. He touched the lives of so many and he will be forever remembered in the hearts and memories of those who knew him.
   He was preceded in death by two brothers, Delbert and Idell Montgomery. Survivors: Numerous nieces and nephews; extended family and friends.

[Star-Telegram, Forth worth, TX, May 7, 2006]

Hulen Edward Montgomery was born on Christmas Eve, 1925 in Munday (Knox county), Texas to Herbert and Zettie Montgomery.
 

Hulen registered for the draft in Benjamin (Knox county), TX on 27  December 1943, three days after his 18th birthday. He was inducted into the Army on 13 June 1944 at Fort Sill, OK..

Pvt Montgomery was transferred from the 51st Reinforcement Battalion to Company B, 508th PIR on 23 April 1945.

Pfc Montgomery was discharged on 1 May 1946.

Hulen took advantage of the GI bill and entered Texas Christian University, Fort Worth, TX in 1947.  Following his graduation he re-entered the Army and was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant.