People named John Banister

John Denis Banister was born on November 18, 1916 in Mangum, Greer, OK to parents Lawrence Ward Bannister (1878-1938) and Henrietta Elizabeth Hughes Bannister (1886-1973). He grew up in a large family with 11 siblings. He was a graduate of Mangum High School, Western New Mexico University, and Sul Ross State University, while also completing graduate studies at Eastern New Mexico University. He married Geraldine Elizabeth Clark (1922-2010) on November 6, 1943, in Mangum, Greer, Oklahoma. Shortly after getting married, he and his wife moved to Lakewood in 1945, where he started his career as a dedicated public school teacher and administrator. He taught at Malaga for one year before settling in Cottonwood, where he served as a teacher and principal from 1949 to 1970. Later, at Artesia's Zia Middle School, he continued to teach until his retirement in 1980. During his distinguished service in the US Army Air Corps from 1942 to 1945, Mr. Banister served as a liaison pilot and was stationed in India, Burma, and China. His valor and contributions earned him the Distinguished Flying Cross, the Air Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster, and the Asia-Pacific Theater Ribbon with three Bronze Service Stars. Beyond his professional endeavors, Mr. Banister actively engaged with the Cottonwood community, coaching numerous basketball, baseball, and softball teams. Additionally, he showed his commitment as a Boy Scout leader and an enthusiastic supporter of 4-H.

John Howard Banister was born on December 17, 1915 in Tilden, Nebraska to parents Frank Banister and Grace Thompson. He had an older brother Robert as well as younger siblings Claudie and James Banister. John grew up in Gordon, Sheridan, Nebraska and resided in Jerome Prairie, Josephine, Oregon, USA in the 1930's woth his family. As an adult, he lived in Sonoma, California. At the age of 24 he registered for the draft on October 16, 1940, in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, California. At the time of the draft registration John was employed by A H Davies. John Banister then enlisted in the United States Army on March 3, 1941, in Santa Rosa, California. He served in the Infantry, a branch of the Army that primarily engages in ground combat operations.Throughout his military career, John served as a Private in the National Guard. He later advanced in rank and became a Sergeant in the U.S. Army. His service spanned multiple significant conflicts, including World War II and the Korean War. He dedicated over two decades of his life to the U.S. Army, and his service ended on October 31, 1963.

John A Banister of Bradley, Greenwood County, SC was born on November 29, 1926, and died at age 66 years old on October 14, 1993.

John Horace Banister was born on September 23, 1922, and died at age 39 years old on May 19, 1962. John Banister was buried at Willamette National Cemetery Section G Site 4892 11800 Se Mt. Scott Boulevard, in Portland, Or. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Horace Banister.

John Banister of Dallas, Dallas County, Texas was born on November 12, 1916, and died at age 68 years old in October 1985.

John Banister of Prairie Village, Johnson County, Kansas was born on April 11, 1922, and died at age 55 years old in December 1977.

John Robert Banister of Albuquerque, Bernalillo County, New Mexico was born on February 4, 1923, and died at age 84 years old on April 3, 2007.

John Banister was born on March 16, 1962, and died at age 19 years old in April 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Banister.

John R Banister of Kerrville, Kerr County, TX was born on July 5, 1920, and died at age 72 years old on January 13, 1993.

John A Banister of Hobbs, Lea County, NM was born on May 26, 1916, and died at age 79 years old in April 1996.

John H Banister of Dallas, Dallas County, TX was born on April 20, 1910, and died at age 85 years old on April 29, 1995.

John Banister of Texas was born on September 18, 1885, and died at age 77 years old in October 1962.

John Banister of Texas was born on March 6, 1894, and died at age 71 years old in April 1965.

John Banister of Austin, Travis County, Texas was born on August 12, 1887, and died at age 80 years old in February 1968.

John Banister of Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas was born on May 26, 1891, and died at age 88 years old in December 1979.

John Banister of Forrest City, Saint Francis County, Arkansas was born on September 21, 1903, and died at age 72 years old in October 1975.

John W Banister of Monticello, Lawrence County, MS was born on June 16, 1929, and died at age 69 years old on July 1, 1998.

John Banister of Cadiz, Trigg County, Kentucky was born on August 23, 1919, and died at age 66 years old in August 1985.

John H Banister of Paducah, McCracken County, KY was born on January 30, 1871, and died at age 96 years old on July 15, 1967.

John J Banister was born on May 26, 1961, and died at age 45 years old on October 8, 2006. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John J Banister.

John Banister was born on December 9, 1898, and died at age 61 years old in October 1960. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Banister.

John Banister of Illinois was born on July 16, 1905, and died at age 79 years old in February 1985.

John Banister was born on May 28, 1943, and died at age 41 years old in February 1985. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Banister.

John Banister of Griffin, Spalding County, Georgia was born on June 24, 1901, and died at age 74 years old in December 1975.

John Banister of Columbus, Muscogee County, Georgia was born on February 5, 1912, and died at age 68 years old in March 1980.

John Banister of Bradley, Greenwood County, South Carolina was born on April 19, 1898, and died at age 73 years old in July 1971.

John H Banister of Columbia, Richland County, SC was born on March 18, 1959, and died at age 41 years old on November 16, 2000.

John W Banister of Harrison Township, Macomb County, MI was born on January 11, 1901, and died at age 95 years old on May 1, 1996.

John Banister of Lincoln Park, Morris County, NJ was born on January 20, 1910, and died at age 89 years old on February 19, 1999.