I attribute the story to family lore due to the nature of the refernce in a family tree done a number of years ago by an Odneal descendent. My first inclination was the William J Odneal in the 16th was the same as William (P) "Buck" Odneal however I couldn't quite make it fit until a refernce was made to GC Odneal knowing his cousin William Jeferson at Prarrie Grove...

I'll see what I can drum up about the Odneals and Good(e)s. Have to remember that Thomas B Odneal was in the the 44th EMM and the 4th PEMM for short periods of time from Oct 62 through 64 as well as the time in question.

Let me dig.

John R