Air Medal Awarded to Lt Brelsford in Mediterranean Air Ops
Lt Henry A Brelsford of Bristol Rhode Island received the Air Medal for meritorious achievement as an observer on a Beaufighter during sustained operations in the Mediterranean. His unit, the first night fighter squadron on the European Continent, supports the 5th Army from Italy as part of XXII Tactical Air Command. He is recovering in an Italian hospital from injuries in a plane crash two days before Christmas. his previous duty included flying Mosquito bombers with Atlantic Refinery Co. as his prewar employer.
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Ae Ae
Italy
Henry A. Brettany
Wond Street
Bristol
R. I
Air Medal
Mediterranean
8Th Army
Xxii Tactical Air Command
12Th Air Force
5Th Army
Brelsford
Maurice
New Guinea
Leyte
Pearl Harbor
Edward Sullivan
Edgewood, R. I
States
Golden Gate
Mare Island Hospital
Fort Worth
Texas
Guam
Naval Hospital
Newport
Chelsea
Naval Reserve
Imperial Marines
G.I
U. S. Rubber Company
Paramount's The Story of Dr Wassell at the Rialto
Cecil B DeMille presents Paramounts The Story of Dr Wassell a Technicolor drama based on Dr Corydon Wassell and rescued sailors. Gary Cooper stars as Wassell with Laraine Day as the nurse inspiring his mission through Java to Australia. Signe Hasso Carl Esmond Dennis OKeefe and Melvin Franklin also appear in key roles.
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Cecil B. DeMille
Paramount
Dr. Wassell
Corydon M. Wassell
Roosevelt
Gary Cooper
Commander Wassell
Laraine Day
China
Signe Hasso
Bettina
Carl Esmond
Dennis O’keefe
Paul Kelly
Melvin Francis
Elliott Reid
Douglas Fowley
Carol Thurston
Tremartini
Java
Dr Wassell
U.S.S
Marblehead
Australia
Laraine
Bristol Teams Dominate CYO League Sunday Showdowns
In Warren at St Marys gym two Bristol teams won in the county CYO Intermediate League. St Elizabeths beat Holy Angels 46 to 31 with Carrairo Cunard and Janario leading Bristol scoring. Mt Carmel defeated St Marys of Warren 59 to 33 as Santulli topped with 19 points.
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Bristol
St. Mary’s Church
Warren
St. Elizabeth’s
Holy Angels
Barrington
Carrairo Cunard
Janario
Mt. Carmel
St. Mary’s
Santulli
Bruno
Massano
St. Elizabeth's
Mello
Janario Ferrara Andrews
Longo P. Andreozzi
Rigi
DeAngelis
F. Andreozzi
S. Andreozzi _ I
Bruno Santull
Dober
Salmonese Balzano
Keyes
Boulanger Steinwachs
Rhode Island State Guard Drives February Recruitments
Captain Manuel Morris Jr announces a February recruitment drive for Rhode Island State Guard Company G open to ages 17 to 50. The article highlights recent service, training, and equipment provided, plus weekly noncom schools and social activities as evidence of the unit’s value and preparedness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island State Guard
Manuel Morris
Morris
Morrs
Newport
Bristol
South Pacific
State Guard
Bristol Y.M.C.A
Capt
R. I
Cpl Ralph E. Gallo’s Group Earns Presidential Citation
Cpl Ralph E. Gallo and his fighter-bomber unit received a Presidential Unit Citation. The news came to his mother Mrs Louis Gallo from Major John Grindell who served in Belgium with the group. Grindell noted the Paris Stars and Stripes account and reported Ralph is well and happy as meals are steady though repetitive.
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Cpl
Ralph E. Gallo
Louis Gallo
Franklin Street
Theresa Tamburro Weds Kenneth Morris in Sacred Ceremony
Miss Theresa Tamburro daughter of Vincenzo Tamburro of 33 Cook Street and Kenneth Morris son of Louis and Mrs Morris of Swansea Mass were married at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev Donanzan with Nuptial Mass by Rev Conneely. Attendants included sister Mrs Filomena Morris and best man Dennis Morris. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple planned a wedding trip to New York and Boston before settling on Market Street Swansea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theresa Tamburro
Vincenzo Tamburro
Cook Street
Kenneth Morris
Louis Morris
Swansea
Mass
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
Emilio Donanzan
Joseph Conneely
St. Columban’s Seminary
Filomena Morris
Dennis Morris
Dora Iannuccillo
John P. Marshall
New York
Boston
Market Street
Bella Botelho and John Ezikovich Wed in Warren
Miss Bella Alice Botelho and John Ezikovich tied the knot Saturday morning at St Marys. Rev Daniel Regan officiated and Mass was celebrated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Alfred Costa. The couple will reside at 23 Central Avenue Warren and John works for S E Rains Company.
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St. Mary’s
Bella Alice Botelho
Central Avenue
Warren
John Ezikovich
Theresa Ezikovich
Lincoln Avenue
Daniel E. Regan
Alfred Costa
Louis Murray
Josephine Borges
Massel
Goes’ Cafe
Barrington
Bristol
Providence
Pawtucket
Boston
S. E. Rains Company
Gift appreciation note from Navy personnel during Christmas
Frank O Bragant of USS Miami sends thanks for a Christmas package received on Christmas Day. He mentions watching a movie with Deanna Durbin and Gene Kelly and notes the timely delivery while stationed at sea. Joseph Mazza of APO 228 also signs his gratitude from New York.
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Deanna Durbin
Gene Kelly
Joseph Mazza
APO
New York
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HA. “Brelsford
The
Atlantic Refinery Co
His
Thomas F. Brelsford
Wood Street
Mello’s Market
Hope ST
TEL
Heinz
Wassell
Arkansas
Hollywood
CYO League
NPR
Cpl. R. E. Gallo
Ezikivich
Botelho
J. A. Chartier
Barrington Roofing, Co
Woodbine Avenue
West Barrington, R. I
MAX Makowsky & Sons, Inc
Carr Manufacturing Corp
U. S
Servier
Frank O. Bragant
USS
Miami
FPO
San Francisco
Calif
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