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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Feb 20, 1942

Page

2

SGT Anzelmo Writes Home From Fort Fisher NC

A young Italian American soldier in the 156th Infantry at Fort Fisher writes to family after Pearl Harbor. He speaks of pride in defending the American way of life, loyalty to family, faith, and duty, and asks loved ones not to worry about his safety as Christmas furloughs remain.

Pearl Harbor 156Th Infantry Fort Fisher United States Japan Isa

Washingtons Purple Heart Medal Began The Honor

General Washington issued the day order on August 7, 1782 creating the first American military merit badge the Purple Heart for bravery fidelity and good conduct among Continental Army NCOs and soldiers Its revival was announced by the War Department on February 22 1932 after periods of disuse and now honors those who perform singularly meritorious acts of fidelity and service including wounds received in action.

Washington Bunker Hill Valley Forge Stony Point Pearl Harbor Batan Macassar Straits United Nations War Department Army of the United

Bristol items recall community life and local events

The column lists small notes from Bristol area including Miss Catherine Miller's trip to Pennsylvania for her brother's death, land distribution for home defense, and student contests at Moses Brown. It mentions church talks at Brown University, a Lent series, a new skeleton for Colt Memorial High School, a winter school recess, honorary Rotary membership, a birth at Truesdale Hospital, and social events such as a 20th birthday surprise party and whist club gatherings.

Catherine Miller Bristol Phoenix Pennsylvania

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