Fallen Soldier's Bible Signed by FDR Returned After Nearly 70 Years

Soldier's Bible Returned After Nearly 70 Years

by Mark Bellinger

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – A family Bible carried through World War II has been returned almost 70 years later.

Sometimes things have a way of correcting themselves. During World War II, a Tennessee veteran was killed carrying his Bible. For nearly 70 years his family never knew it even existed. Now, it's back in Middle Tennessee in the hands of the soldier's family in Putnam County.

The Bible was part of another soldier's belongings in Maine. It was discovered by his daughter this past year. After some research she called the soldier's cousin in Cookeville.

Kenneth Simmons received the Bible in the mail just before Christmas. Simmons spoke to NewsChannel5 from his living room in Cookeville.

"I couldn't believe, I just couldn't believe that it turned up like that," said Simmons.

He said he's still amazed. The special family Bible is more than just an heirloom. The copy was signed by President Franklin Roosevelt.
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