Various World War II Promotions and Assignments Reported
Uniform Wade BD Halstead promoted to technician third class in European theater. Charles W Kinder, son of J M Kinder, advanced to roving watertender third class aboard USS Oklahoma City. William M Phillips wounded in Ruhr valley recuperating in England. Sidney P Kincaid promoted to technician sergeant with armed torcet in Europe. Peterence, 25 months Panama veteran, spent furlough with wife. Mrs Fowie and daughter James E Law promoted to staff sergeant in England. Envell A Hess arrived at Stark General Hospital in Charleston for treatment after six months in European theater. Alphonse Lindsay promoted to sergeant with Air Force in the Philippines. Orlen O Buckalew completed 24 months overseas duty with 440th Engineer Aviation Battalion released from censor secret list in Germany. J Robert L Counte among first to leave hospital in Miami Beach for separation center under discharge Point system. Herman Ray Hoskins promoted to lieutenant in Naval Reserve at Dam Creek Virginia awaiting duty at Pacific training center. G J Golden commissioned at Camp Lee promoted back to post for duty. Sgt George E Cartwright Bluefield serving as ball turret gunner on Mh Air Force Flying.
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Wade
Halstead
C. W. Halstead
Peotona
Charles W. Kinder
J. M Kinder
Nelle
Haseen
Oklahoma City
Pic William M. Phillips
Sissonville
Ruhr Valley
Germany
7Th General Hospital
England
Sidney P. Kincaid
Kincaid Ed Ramsey
Europe
Pfe,erence
Panama
Fowie
James E. Law
the &H Air Force
Hathe M. Law
Bluefield
Envell A. Hees
Stark Fenderal Hoertat
Charleston
Dorothy Mae Hess
Miner
Alphonse
Orlen O. Buckalew
Quincy
440Th Engineer Aviation Battalion
Ist
9Th Engineer Command
J. Robert L. Counte
Haneford
Army Air Forces Regional and Convalescent Hospital
Miami Beach
Fla
Army
Herman Ray Hoskins
Williamson
Naval Reserve
Dam Creek
Panttnetree Arinating Center
Pacific Act
G. J. Golden
Camp Lee
Z. O. Frame
Geor. E. Cartwright
Mh Air Force
W.L. Cooper
Chesaneake
War Department
Henry C. Cooper
Pvt
Cooper
Ernest L. Henderson
Air
Air Force
W. H. Henderson
Minden
Sgt. Henderson
Air Forces
Czechoslovakia
William Wallace
Atlantic Fleet Operational Training Command
Norfolk
Grice Johe
Barboursville
Alfred J. Ashworth
Virginia St
France
Robert C. Rothechild
Quarrier St
Holabird Signal Depot
Baltimore
Statt
Joseph Winnell
J. L. Winner
Clay
Army Air Forces Central Instructors School
Laredo Army Air Field
Tex. Tech
Arch H. Swisher
Merry St
Jivth
Pital
Taiw
Tommy M. Donnally
Clinton F. Gonnally
Navy Medical Research
Pacific
George F. Brooks
Fred Brooks
St. Albans
Sth
Philippines
Kenneth FR. Burdette
Rergeant
Mra
Aun A. Bur
War service notes relay honors and promotions across families
Decorations and promotions are listed for numerous West Virginia residents and relatives serving in World War II. Brumley advances to 1st Lieutenant with the Air Forces in the Philippines after 150 combat missions and the Air Medal. many others, including Lt Louie Miller Jr and Maj Marion Sigovich, are noted for treasure findings, combat hours, training, and awards across the Pacific and Europe, with assignments at Norfolk, Boca Raton, and various Army Air Forces stations.
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Joseph T. Brumley Ceftt
Hussand
Theresa Brumley
Wyoming St
Nell Brumley
Kanawha Blvd
Philippines
Brumley
Pacific
Louie Miller, Jr
Fright
Louie Miller
Obiney
349Th Regiment Co
Bath Division
Fortezza
Brenner Pass
Miller
Marion Sigovich
Portland
Italan
Colin
Museuma
Florence
Halen
Cook
Clemon Anjeeew Boone
USNR
Hinton
Naval Training Station
Norfolk
James Boone
Green Sulphur Springe
Garner W. Groves
Teste P
Luzon
Paul F. Sweeney
Enterprise
Bota Raton Army Air Field
Flo
Howard Boone
Richwood
Air Service Command
Italy
Wl Hamilton
A. E. Hamilton
Par
Boca Raton Army Air Field
Fla
Eugene Donald Evans
Williamson
Lee J. Shelton
USNE
West Hamlin
Little Creek
Erb-Help advertised in Charleston testimonial
A Charleston testimonial promotes Erb-Help a new herb formula claiming to cleanse bowels clear gas from the stomach and improve digestion. The ad asserts that users feel better all over with faster meals and a reduced waistline and urges purchase at local stores.
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Charleston
Brug
Adv
Army air service awards and wartime recoveries
William F. Gillenwater of Jamaica Beach recovers at Army General Hospital England from German wounds. Tech Sergeant Doy E Bruni, after 48 missions on a Laborator bomber, reports to Army Air Forces redistribution in Santa Ana for reassignment. Four air service command officers honored for courage at the final aerial knockout of German resistance. Treasured island barracks reception for USS Prinez survivors. Charleston residents listed among troops and families, with Veazey serving as a flight radio operator.
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Dette
Ohio
J. Pic
William F. Gillenwater
jBette
Army General Hospital
England
Germany
Tech
Doy E Bruni
Ath Air Force
Army Air Forces Redistribution Staffe
Santa Ana
Cal
Sakatioa Brunt
Charleston
Air Service Command
Tec
Forrest E. Lewis
Highland Ad
Earl D. Bauey
Sm. Arthur
Smith, Mammoth
Delbert VR Miller
Hazelwood
William N. Walker
Ruffner
Treasure Island
Receiang
Prinele
Sat
Ohn H. Veazey
Victor 8. Veazey
Pratt
Telegram style war unit citations and assignments
Air Transport Command crew member Thompe or Thompe s division lists at Elsenis air base Oran Algeria. Seattle repair for Laftey damaged ship. Pridd Maxwell St Dodd is son of Dr Dodd Maxwell St. Brightwell sen Captain Henry P. Brightwell Edgewood Dr serving as gunnery officer with 7 Montolimer unit cited for action south of Abone valley during the Tih Army drive.
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la Senis Air Base
Oran
Prence
Algeria
Jan V. Thompesion
Air Transport Command
Virginia St
Albert L. Pries
Laftey
Grace Pyles
Seattle
Wash
Bridge Rd
Marcus W. Pridd
M. B
Dodd
Maxwell St
Okinawa
3D Divil
Henry P. Brightwell
Henry Brightwelk
Edgewood Dr
Tih Army
Air Force
Abone Valley
Pal
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Park & Tilford
Rey Hetite
Wer
Phobral
Vacation Savings Club
Susc Sss
Kanawha Banking Trust Co
Capitol ST
George F. Martin
Charles Martin
Vivian
Muroc Army Air Field
Adam N Alvare
Neck Alvara
Holidays Cave
Army Air Forces Reegional
Dixie L. McCoy
Matewan
Hoenital
Inez RB. Taylor
Alma V. Taylor
Ansted
228Th Station
Pic
Elmer H. Bullard
16Th Armored Division
R. L. “BunNlard
Ovepa
Tech. Bth
Otla G. Gandee
Otis Gandee
Clendenin
Santr Badau
Peterman
ANT Food
Kelena Rubinstein
Wonderstoen
Berlin
Wendersteen
American Medical Association
Bellin’s
Rhout
Vemleal Man
Peoples Store
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