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The Babcocks were [[United Methodist]]s and had two daughters, one of whom, Marla Kay Fillinger, died of injuries sustained in an [[automobile]] accident in 1985 at the age of thirty-seven. The other daughter is Lorna Kuney of [[Helena]].<ref>Marla Kay Babcock Fillinger (1947-1985) - Find A Grave Memorial, accessed July 27, 2021.</ref>

The Babcocks were [[United Methodist]]s and had two daughters, one of whom, Marla Kay Fillinger, died of injuries sustained in an [[automobile]] accident in 1985 at the age of thirty-seven. The other daughter is Lorna Kuney of [[Helena]].<ref>Marla Kay Babcock Fillinger (1947-1985) - Find A Grave Memorial, accessed July 27, 2021.</ref>

In 1944, he enlisted in the [[United States Army]] as an infantryman and served in the European Theater of Operations during [[World War II]].<ref name=findagrave/> He fought at Elsenborn Ridge as part of the [[Battle of the Bulge]]. He later took part in the capture of Remagen Bridge and received a [[Bronze Star]] for valor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Local Vets Remember Battle of Bulge on Its Anniversary|url=http://helenair.com/news/local/local-vets-remember-battle-of-bulge-on-its-anniversary/article_147dbda9-8c1a-508c-9a60-eec23410cec1.html|website=Helenair.com|accessdate=2017-06-07}}</ref>

In 1944, he enlisted in the [[United States Army]] as an infantryman and served in the European Theater of Operations during [[World War II]].<ref name=findagrave/> He fought at Elsenborn Ridge as part of the [[Battle of the Bulge]]. He later took part in the capture of Remagen Bridge and received a [[Bronze Star]] for valor.<ref>{{cite web|title=Local Vets Remember Battle of Bulge on Its Anniversary|url=http://helenair.com/news/local/local-vets-remember-battle-of-bulge-on-its-anniversary/article_147dbda9-8c1a-508c-9a60-eec23410cec1.html|author=Curt Synness|publisher=helenair.com|date=January 28, 2005|accessdate=July 27, 2021}}</ref>

==Career==

==Career==