Grave marker for Lawrence F. Rhoades in Killeen Memorial Park, Killeen (Bell county), Texas.

Lawrence registered for the draft in Miami, FL on 1 July 1941 and was inducted into the Army at Camp Upton, Yaphank, NY on 8 June 1944.  Note that he listed his primary contact as being in Miami, OK and that he was employed in Miami, FL.  Both locations are valid.

Pfc Rhoades was transferred from the 82nd Airborne Division to Company C, 58th PIR on 13 October 1945.

Miamian Vacations On French Riviera

   NICE, France --- Pfc Lawrence F. Rhoades, Miami, Okla., with Company “C” 508th Parachute Infantry regiment, while on rece3nt furlough in this exclusive resort, took advantage of a scenic tour via motorcoach along the Mediterranean coast to the playground city of Monte Carlo.
   Private Rhoades has been in the Army 20 months, 12 of which he spent overseas. He is now stationed in Frankfurt, Germany.
   A machinist before his induction, his home address is Miami Route 1. He is the son of Russell Rhoades.
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Lawrence was discharged on 8 June 1946 but re-enlisted on 30 January 1948 and served until 31 August 1969 when he retired as a Sergeant First Class.