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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1945
Page
4
A homeless 9 year old boy named Jojo, Abdul Hassan by birth, became a celebrated figure among US and British troops during the 1943 Tripoli bombing period. Rescued by an MP unit, he learned languages, wore a tailored uniform, kept a spotless room, saluted crisply, and drew admiration from officers and enlisted men alike.
A wartime tribute describes Jojo's sharp wit and leadership as he joins the company, earns the rank of private first class, rises to sergeant, and serves as mess hall attendant and Italian interpreter. Pay-day pots supported his quick tongue and readiness in every exchange.
The passage recalls Jojo, a brash six striper who spoke viciously yet admired by Red Cross workers, and his desire to return to America. It notes Tripoli’s aftermath of the Tunisian mopup, the displacement of troops, and the many Jojos who met American soldiers on the road to Berlin and Tokyo.
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