Herndon, James Prugh.

James Prugh Herndon was born in Tucson in 1897;his parents, Frazier and Elsie Herndon, were missionary teachers with the Tohono O'odham. He graduated from the University of Arizona in 1919, commanded the 158th Infantry Regiment, Arizona National Guard known as the Bushmasters during World War II, and later worked as comptroller at the University of Arizona and Arizona State Industrial Commission.

From the description of James Herndon papers, 1894-1987. (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 46830837