From NKAA, Notable Kentucky African Americans Database (PIONEERS & PATRIOTS: Anderson County Military Servicemen, Revolutionary War - WWI)

Bola, Beebe

(born: 1892  -  died: 1962) Bola served during World War I as a private in Company A of the 801st Pioneer Infantry of the U.S. Army. He was inducted at Lawrenceburg July 29, 1918 and discharged at Camp Zachary Taylor January 23, 1919.

The 801st Pioneer Infantry arrived in France in the middle of September, 1918 and was placed in the rear of the fighting lines to engage in salvage work.

Bola is found on a list of soldiers from World War I compiled by Mr. Wyatt Shely, Anderson County historian. A copy of his discharge is on file at the Anderson County Courthouse in Lawrenceburg.

Bola died Sept. 4, 1962 and is buried at Woodlawn Hills Cemetery in Anderson County.

Contributor

Entries compiled by Anderson County Historical Society's Luther Allen Davenport.

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“Bola, Beebe,” Notable Kentucky African Americans Database, accessed October 11, 2026, https://nkaa.uky.edu/nkaa/items/show/300005185.

Last modified: 2025-10-13 20:25:30