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3 nammg end m ;ne snow and held it been allowed to burn a few see-wiped out the whole platoon in the being discharged from the service 1 with his father.r »I*.* ird;:Pic. Edgar J. Groves, son oi Mrs. Hester Hogan of Lubbock route 2. is home on a 30-day furlough before being sent***^ to the . Pacific.' :He was in Germany for six months as driver and- ammunition handler with the 8 9th Chemical Mortar battalion of the Ninth army before redeployment of European forces io the Pacific. A c o m me ndation GROVES for his efficient and heroic service during the period from March 24to May 2 was given Pfc. Groves by his commanding officer. It reads in part, “In addition to his regular duties as driver and ammunition handler, he consistently volunteered for the job of driving reeonnaisance parties and the cleaning out of enemy installations adjacent to the mortar position. On the afternoon, of March 26. he drove his platoon leader from Hinslaken, Germany into Hers-f eld, Germany, under constant aerial bursts, found cover for the vehicle and was ready to return when needed. That night he guided Lt. Connell, his platoon leader, over the same route and farther into the area covered by enemy fire. He then returned and led the platoon, into the- mortar position selected. His qualities of cheerfulcooperation under all conditions, loyalty and initiative, have made him a very valuable member of the platoon. He has been, award-, ed the Combat Infantry badge andCPObees, r leave ht Mrs. M, follovvin west Ps canal ar, reported signmen His son also inmonths ed io a 5tationelt;Academ.land, \vl ation' b« the Na\ at the } His fatlworked in LubbiCM 3.and th€son recer a leave the horn Yagy’s After boot c San Dei. TrainingYaggylOneaNaval base for eight mlt;wears two battle stars on his ETO ribbon. He reports for men! Aug. 11.reassign -Pfc. Harold 0* Padsn. son of iPvt. Ji V, Lufrb the I23r is a mer regiment months c tain figh capturin: Capital cally com;men fro fanlry R-fit whos-
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Avalanche Journal
Lubbock, Texas, US
Sun, Jul 29, 1945
Page 9
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