Veterans Affairs outlines veteran classifications and WV figures
The Veterans Administration presents a study by C. B. Collier Jr detailing veteran classifications across federal agencies. It lists wartime veterans by conflict, notes West Virginia counts, and says 255000 living WV veterans include 170000 World War II ex-GIs. A new decentralized claims method shifts WV claims to Huntington and Pittsburgh offices to speed settlements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. 8. Collier, JR
W. Va
Department of Veterans Affairs
Census Bureau
Defense Departament
Selective Service
West Virginia
Don S. Maupin
Moundaville
Council of Administration Beg
Parkersburg
Veteransee
Huntington
Pittsburgh
Korean Born Soldier Reunited With Parents
Private Rockyack of the 24th Infantry Division, born in Korea, turns 20 and is reunited with his parents in Munsan Ni after a three year separation. He later reflects on language hurdles and adapting to American life, having studied at Findlay College and finishing third in the mile at the Ohio state relays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munsan-Ni
Korea
Rockyack
24Th
Seoul
Ohio
Frack
Findlay College
G . Prack
Lima Street
Findlay
Rocky
Rescued by Medic During Severe Thunderstorm Training
Sergeant Robert L. Moore 28 of Keystone suffered electric shock during a violent storm while field training with the List Special Infantry Company Springfield unit at Camp Lejeune. Corpsman 1st Class Melichar quickly administered artificial respiration for 45 minutes, reviving Moore and preventing fatal shock. Moore, with 14 years Navy service, is praised for seizing the moment as lightning struck near operations. Major Swain led Springfield Marines to conclude training and return to the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert L. Moore
Mavuel Geen
Keystone
Lejeune
Sumer
Cyril Elichar
Moore
Springfield
Melicharre
Melichar
Pauline
South 11Th Street
John Mel
Salt Mine Fable Becomes Soldier's Harsh Reality
Fort Lewis Washington private Charley Mueller of Susquehanna Pennsylvania recalls a grim childhood labor in Siberian salt mines after being captured by Russians following Hamburg bombings in 1944. He endured years of forced labor before a Red Cross reunion in West Germany and eventual moves to Alaska under Operation Gyroscope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Lewis
Siberia
Charley Mueller
Susquehanna
Dresden
Germany
Mueller
Hamburg
Ural Mountains
Pcveners
Nandita
Russia
Poland
East Germany
West Germany
Red Cross
Serene
U. S
Alaska
Men Trained as Signalmen Learn With Korean Aid at Fort Gordon
Captain John Petri helps train Republic of Korea Signal School students at Kwang-Ju using scale models and authentic equipment reproductions. The program yields about 6800 graduates a year and creates reservists and skilled technicians for Korea and U.S. forces. The article notes war trained officers and advisory support via the Korean Military Advisory Group and Foreign Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Gordon
Republic of Korea Signal School
Kwang-Ju
John Petri
R.D. 2
Cooperstown
N. Y
Signal Corps Training Center
ROK
Signal Corps
N. J
Choi Suk Nam
Monmouth School
Gordon
Monmouth
U.S. Army
Petri
Foes Have Common Ground in New German Army Ties
Master Sergeant David N Saunders of Roanoke Virginia trains with German Sergeant Hubert Jorek in Bonn as part of a joint Western Europe mission. They discuss shared experiences from World War II and the shift to a modern Bundeswehr focusing on a humane, professional force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David N. Saunders
Hubert Jorek
Europe
Saunders
London
N. W
Roanoke
Bundeswehr
Jorek
Sicily
Italy
Africa
France
Germany
Poland
Yugoslavia
Russia
Springtlingen
Frankfurt
More State Guardsmen Entrain For Fort Knox
West Virginia National Guard units depart for Fort Knox Kentucky for two weeks summer camp. Four units will head out with the 232nd group from Huntington the 265th company from Beckley the 420th company from East Pa y and the 267th company from ?? in a West Virginia Military District move.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Charleston
W. Va
Fort Knox
West Virginia
National Guard
Shock Absorber Inspired By Bee
Washington reports a bee inspired shock absorber for aerial drops. A honeycomb bottom cushions loads and a ribbon parachute tops the package, reducing weight from 243 to 143 pounds and cost from 726 to 164 dollars. The system minimizes wind drift and preserves cargo integrity. The Quartermaster Corps tests plastics as future energy absorbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quartermaster Corps
Signal Unit Trains 600 Rookies Into Skilled Crew at Fort Devens
At Fort Devens Mass the 25th Signal Battalion reorganized 600 rookies into linemen drivers mechanics and clerks using four on the job training courses. The unit screened each recruit for the best fit and placed them to support Seventh Army Seventh Corps operations in Karlsruhe Germany while rotating from basic training centers nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Devens
Mass
Germany
25Th Signal Battalion
Signal Corps
Seventh Army
Seventh Corps
Karlsruhe
Service men and cadets listed in Bluefield Telegraph item
The Sunday edition notes service personnel and cadets: Lt Col John G O Keeffe AF Reserve at Mitchel Field Long Island preparing for duty and retirement points. Glen R Sher and others training at Pensacola Saufley Field. Thomas D Aban USN cruise to Cuba then Norfolk aboard USS Ran. Bobby C McGlothlin USAF near Cedar Bluff on Far East tour. references to Arctic supply duty and North Atlantic operations. Park Central High School alumnus and Royal Canadian Naval cadets involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. O’keeffee
Thomas D Aban Usn
Mra. S. Barrett Sykes
Amonate
Cuba
Norfolk, Va
Training programs push eight week on the job skill development
The 25th established four simultaneous training programs over eight weeks to utilize a man in his primary skill. On job training aimed to produce qualified personnel for individuals or units through past similar experiences and leadership.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Kesslees Marine Regular
Veterans Administration
Grundy
Beltone
Commercial Bank
Charles Faulkner John Warner
Kelvinator
Availa
Lees Sess van Dees
Weare
Jess
Owen
Jones-Cornett Electric CO. Wholesale Appliance CO
Welch
Charleston
Bob Moore
Charles Rosenblum
Cohoes
Brooke Army Medical Center
Fort Sam Houston
Tex
Rosenblum
38Th Parallel
Antarctic
Andersach
of Western Europe
America
the Central
Central Mutual Insurance Company
Mutual Insurance Agency, Inc
Coal & Coke
Bluefield, W. Va
Cost Bank
F. D. le
Sid
the Commercial Bank
Bee
Washington — the Bee
Diedhy
Halifax
Lerge
Beth
Pally Telegraph
rlegraph —_ meret Printing Company
Domay
Colee Et
Walton Avenue
Folk
Casa Grande
Arctic
Labrador
Newfoundland
Greenland
Coast Guard
Park Central High School
Seenie
Vanes
A. Lan
Lee Mitchem
Pageton
Enunatian
Royal Canadian Naval Cadets
U.S. Naval Academy
Naval Aviation
Glen R. Sher
Nic C. M. Otey
Saufley Field
Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Pensacola
Fla
I Field Naval Auxiliary Air Station
Poley
Ala
Bobby C McGlothlin
Usaf
Glenn McGlothlin
Cedar Blaff
Inawa
Far East
Alrman
Thousesels
Dale Carnegie
Dale Carmecie
John Ruskin Hall
Lewis St
Useo ST
Singer Sewing Center
Singer Sewing Machine
Princeton Ave
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