First Marine Division in World War II History Summary
AMVETS invites readers to explore the history of the 1st Marine Division. Activated in 1941, it fought from Guadalcanal and Tulagi to Peleliu and Okinawa, with key leaders Vandergrift Rupertus and del Valle guiding actions in the Pacific theater.
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Amvets
Amvets National
9Th Street
N. W
Washington 2
D.C
Pacific
Guadalcanal
Tulagi
Florida
Tanambogo
Gavutu Islands
Solomons
Palau Islands
Central Pacific
Okinawa
Service
AAMG
Scout
Guard
Sigmil
5Th Marines
A. A. Vandergrift
Marine Corps
Cape Gloucester
New Britain
William H. Rupertus
Peleliu
6Th
Electric plant for light country homes and emergencies
Advertising copy touts a simple compact electric plant for farms, cottages, boats, stores, and emergency use in hospitals and schools. Claims self contained setup, self regulation, and no waste. Mentions U S Government use and savings bonds as an example of safe investment.
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U.S
A.C
D.C
Uncle Sam Says August Tops Vacation Popularity
A patriotic travel note extols August as the favored vacation month for Americans from coast to coast. It depicts Mr. Thrifty sheltered under an umbrella of United States Savings Bonds, illustrating how millions rely on bonds for security and comfort.
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United States Savings
Treasury Department
Mr. Thrifty
United States
427th Ghéer Infantry regiments in World War II campaign
The unit trained in England then landed in Normandy on D-Day. It fought across France, aided by air drops for supplies as it held against Von Runstedt. Maj. Gen. McAuliffe led steadfast defense until relief by the 4th Armored Division. By V-E day the division reached Berchtesgaden.
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Ghéer
England
101St
France
Normandy
Cartenlan
von Runstedt
Anthony CG. McAuliffe
4Th Armored
7Th Army
Strasbourg
Reich
Hitler
Berchtesgaden
Wyoming University Seeks Expansion in Statewide Bulletin
A Wyoming University bulletin describes its broad contributions to the state economy and professions, calling for more space and equipment to expand the new school of pharmacy, establish forestry and commerce programs, dairy manufacturing, and studies in veterinary medicine. It also envisions a bureau of business research and a consulting service to aid business, agriculture, and industry.
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Laramie
Wyoming University
Wyoming Business
Thee
College of Commerce and Industry
Col Dairy Manufacturing
College of Law
Veterinary Medicine
Bulletin
Chambers of Commerce
Bureau of Business Research
Board & Room By Week at Marbleton Hotel With Bath
Mrs Lucy Walker proprietor lists rooms at the Marbleton Hotel in Wisconsin offering weekly board and lodging with bath facilities. Details suggest availability under plain Victorian hotel listings.
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Montil
Marbleton Hotel
Bath
Lucy Walker
Prop
Marbieten
Big Piney Chanter No 42 Order Eastern Star Meets Third Tuesday
The Big Piney Chanter No 42 announces monthly meetings on the third Tuesday at the Masonic hall. Worthy Matron Delia McGinnis and Secretary Velma Kimmel invite visiting members to attend.
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Big Piney Chanter No
Order
Eastern Star
Delia McGinnis
Velma Kimmel
Regular Meeting Notice for Big Piney Lodge No 47
Big Piney Lodge No 47 ALF and A M holds its regular communication on the fourth Tuesday of each month. Visiting brothers in good standing are cordially welcome. John Evenild is Worshipful Master and Sylvester Briggs is Secretary.
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Big Piney Lodge
John Evenild
Sylvester Griggs
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Tfransport Co
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11Th Marines
Uncle Sam
101St Airbor
Parachute
Parachute Field Artilery
401St
WYO
A. W
Cattleman
Omaha
Triangle
Triangle Livestock Com. CO
John J. Horn, Caitie
Les Strawmecker
Caitie
Kemmerer
Wyoming
Big Piney Merc. Co
Big Piney, Wyo
Hotel
Earl Haggerty, Mor
Kemmerer, Wyoming
THE
BIG Piney Examiner
Green River Valley Newspaper
Big Piney Wyoming
GEQ. W. Hopkins
Green River Valley
S.g.murdock Estate
Green River
Big Piney
F. Mickelson
Horse Creek
South Piney
Frank D. Ball
Isaac Ranta Halfway
T. D. O’ Neil Wattle
Twin Creek
P.Q
Wales
Sadie Osterhout
River Basin
Postoffice
F. D. Chapel
Big Piney, Wyoming
Josephine A. Budd
Tohn CG
Bard
H. L. Budd
John C. Budd
Alex Price
Forks of
Daniel
Merlin Busenbare
Halfway
Rock Springs National Bank
Member
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
United States Postal Savings Depository No
Paul Ziegler
Pinedale
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