Robert Adam Percle (1910 - 1984)

Born 7 Jun 1910 in Napoleonville, Assumption, Louisiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Lucille (Intravaia) Percle — married 12 Feb 1935 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Died 11 Apr 1984 at age 73 in Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States

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Biography

Birth

Robert Percle is one of twins.

Robert Percle is a descendant of an Acadian

Robert Percle lived in Louisiana.

Robert Adam Percle was born on June 7, 1910, with his twin sister Ruby Eve, on the Trinity Plantation near Napoleonville, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, USA. He was the son of Eno Percle and Marie Daigle. The 1910 US census records the family living at Trinity Plantation within incorporated Napoleonville, in Assumption Parish. The date of enumeration was April 22, 1910, so Marie was pregnant with the twins, their birth being only about 6 weeks after the census was taken.^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]}

Residence

In the 1920 census, taken February 27, 1920, Robert was living with his family in Police Jury Ward 8, Assumption, Louisiana, USA. He was recorded as age 11 but he was only 9 years old. He was listed as the son of Eno and Mary Percle. Marital Status: Single, Relation to Head of House: Son, Attended School: yes, Speaks English: yes. A hand written note in the farm schedule column of the census appears to say, "Napoleonville ward no. 4" and in the margin another note states, "Moved here January 20". This seems to indicate the family had recently moved to the 8th ward, perhaps owning property in the 4th ward or having recently moved from the 4th ward. ^{[1] [2]}

By 1930, the family had moved to Algiers. In the 1930 census, Robert was living with his family at 247 Belleville Street, Algiers, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA. He was listed as the son of Eno and Mary Percle. Marital Status: Single, Relation to Head of House: Son. His occupation was recorded as "Salesman", Industry: "Coffee Route". ^{[18] [4]}

Marriage

In the presence of a large number of relatives and friends the wedding of Miss Lucille Intravaia daughter of Mr and Mrs Benedict Intravaia of New Orleans to Mr Robert A Percle son of Mr and Mrs Eno Percle took place on Feb 12 at eleven-thirty at a nuptial mass at St Stephen's Church. The main aisle of the church was decorated with many palms and standards of white flowers. The bridal party entered the church to the tune of Mendelssohn's wedding march. The bride who was given in marriage by her father was lovely in a gown of white satin made on simple lines with monk sleeves and a high monk collar. The train which was six yards long and six yards wide formed a beautiful fan. The veil of illusion which fell gracefully over the train was held to the head with a lace cap and sprays of orange hossoms. She carried a mother of pearl prayer book from which fell showers of lilies of the valley. Miss Ruby Percle a sister of the groom was maid of honor. Miss Adeline Intravaia the bride’s sister and Miss Elvira Mirante were the bridesmaids. June Guillot was the junior bridesmaid. They wore elevating shades of green with accessories to match beginning with pea green and ending with jade. They carried elevating shades of yellow roses beginning with a delicate yellow and ending with a lovely golden yellow. The groom had as his attendants the bride’s brother Mr Joseph Intravaia as best man, and groomsmen Messrs Hubert Elzey and Uhrey Delaune. The ushers were Mr Thomas Young and Mr James Nolan. They wore black frock-tail coats and gray-striped trousers. During the registering the bride’s sister Miss Virginia Intravaia sang Ave Marie accompanied by Prof Gernhouse at the organ. A reception followed at the home of the bride’s parents 1507 Robert St. Mr and Mrs Percle have returned from a trip on the Gulf Coast and are at home at 247 Belleville."

In the US Census recorded April 3, 1940, Robert and Lucille are living with Lucille's Aunt, Josephine Manzella and Lucille's cousin, Anthony Cusimano at 4928 Prytania Street, New Orleans. Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Nephew-in-law. New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA. Robert's and Anthony's occupations are both recorded as "Proprietor - partner", Industry: "Cafe and barroom". ^[6] Robert also registered for the draft in 1940. His physical descritpion on the draft card reads, "Height (approx.) 5' 6 1/2", Weight (approx.) 142, Race: White, Eyes: Brown, Hair: Brown, Complexion: Light" ^[21]

Military

Storekeeper 2nd Class Robert Percle served in the United States Navy in World War II
Service started: 07 Nov 1942
Unit(s): USS Salem (CM-11)
Service ended: 12 Sep 1945

Robert enlisted in the US Navy on 7 Nov 1942. ^[8] He served on board the USS Salem (CM-11). He was first received on board the USS Salem on Christmas day, December 25, 1943. He joined the ship in New York where it had arrived in October after returning from the Mediterranean where she supported the invasion of Sicily. The ship was repaired and carried out Atlantic coast operations until 11 May 1944 when she departed Hampton Roads to join the Service Squadron 6 in the Pacific. On April 2, 1945, Salem's gunners helped shoot down a plane that was trying to crash into Lunga Point (CVE-94), a Casablanca-class escort carrier. Robert mustered out of the Navy on September 12, 1945. Only a month after the day the fighting stopped in the Pacific, August 15, 1945, and one month before, the USS Salem was renamed the USS Shawmut to allow the name to be used by the new Des Moines class heavy cruiser, USS Salem (CA-139). ^{[9][11][10][12][13][14][15]}

1952. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ^[7]

1956. New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. ^[16]

Death

Robert died on 11 Apr 1984, in Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America. ^[3][8] He was buried at Lake Lawn Park Cemetery and Mausoleum.

Research Notes

For more information on and an image of the USS Salem, CM-11, refer to the wikipedia article on the USS Salem (CM-11)

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1920 Census: Title: 1920 United States Federal Census Author:
   Page: Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Assumption, Louisiana; Roll: T625_604; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 905.
   Ancestry Record 6061 #74292838 (accessed before 22 February 2015).
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Source: #S-2045963283 Year: 1920; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Assumption, Louisiana; Roll: T625_604; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 904. Birth date: abt 1909 Birthplace: Louisiana Residence date: 1920 Residence place: Police Jury Ward 8, Assumption, Louisiana</line><line /> Note: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1920usfedcen&h=74292838&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Ancestry Record 6061 #74292838
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Source: #S-2045984323 Number: 434-10-5767; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: Before 1951. Birth date: 7 Jun 1910 Birthplace: Death date: Apr 1984 Death place: Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, United States of America</line><line /> Note: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=ssdi&h=48167066&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Ancestry Record 3693 #48167066
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} Source: #S-2045984177 Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 812; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 259; Image: 648.0. Birth date: abt 1911 Birthplace: Residence date: 1930 Residence place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana</line><line /> Note: http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1930usfedcen&h=35431053&ti=0&indiv=try&gss=pt Ancestry Record 6224 #35431053
5. ↑ Source: #S-2045875160 Ancestry Record 1732 #82363799
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} Source: #S-1319002954 Year: 1940; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1432; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 36-356 Ancestry Record 2442 #123907207
7. ↑ ^{7.0 7.1} Source: #S-1336976458 Ancestry Record 2469 #972474897
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1 8.2} Source: #S-889779426 Ancestry Record 2441 #4302359
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Source: #S-889779410 National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, United States; Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939 - 01/01/1949; Record Group: 24, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007; Series ARC ID Ancestry Record 1143 #44654904
10. ↑ ^{10.0 10.1} Source: #S-889779410 National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, United States; Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939 - 01/01/1949; Record Group: 24, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007; Series ARC ID Ancestry Record 1143 #44657857
11. ↑ ^{11.0 11.1} Source: #S-889779410 National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, United States; Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939 - 01/01/1949; Record Group: 24, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007; Series ARC ID Ancestry Record 1143 #44655323
12. ↑ ^{12.0 12.1} Source: #S-889779410 National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, United States; Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939 - 01/01/1949; Record Group: 24, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007; Series ARC ID Ancestry Record 1143 #44656300
13. ↑ ^{13.0 13.1} Source: #S-889779410 National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, United States; Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939 - 01/01/1949; Record Group: 24, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007; Series ARC ID Ancestry Record 1143 #44656704
14. ↑ ^{14.0 14.1} Source: #S-889779410 National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, United States; Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939 - 01/01/1949; Record Group: 24, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007; Series ARC ID Ancestry Record 1143 #44657072
15. ↑ ^{15.0 15.1} Source: #S-889779410 National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, United States; Muster Rolls of U.S. Navy Ships, Stations, and Other Naval Activities, 01/01/1939 - 01/01/1949; Record Group: 24, Records of the Bureau of Naval Personnel, 1798 - 2007; Series ARC ID Ancestry Record 1143 #44657592
16. ↑ ^{16.0 16.1} Source: #S-1336976458 Ancestry Record 2469 #874615723
17. ↑ Source: #S-1873587084 Ancestry Record 6500 #403528
18. ↑ 1930 Census: Title: 1930 United States Federal Census Author:
    Page: Year: 1930; Census Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana; Roll: 812; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0259; Image: 648.0; FHL microfilm: 2340547.
    Ancestry Record 6224 #35431053 (accessed before 22 February 2015).
19. ↑ Source: #S-1873587084 Ancestry Record 6500 #403528
20. ↑ Publication: West Bank Herald, Location: Algiers, Louisiana, Issue Date:Thursday, February 28, 1935, Page:1
21. ↑ National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Louisiana, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 445, Source information Title: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 Author: Ancestry.com Publisher: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. Publisher date: 2011 Publisher location: Lehi, UT, USA Repository information: [Ancestry.com]

See also:

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• Source: S-1873587084 New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1920 Ancestry.com Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.Original data - State of Louisiana, Secretary of State, Division of Archives, Records Management, and History. Vital Records Indices. Baton Rouge, LA, USA. Original data: State of Louisi Record Collection 6500

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• Source: S-2045984177 1930 United States Federal Census Ancestry.com Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.Original data - United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fifteenth Census of the United States, 1930. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1930. T626, Record Collection 6224

• Source: S-2045984323 Social Security Death Index Ancestry.com Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2010.Original data - Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Social Security Administration. Original data: Social Security Administration. Social Security D Record Collection 3693

• Source: S-889779410 U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations Inc 2011 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 1143

• Source: S-889779426 U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010 Ancestry.com Publication: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc. 2011 Provo, UT, USA Record Collection 2441