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WV men in service and promotions documented
West Virginia servicemen are noted with training assignments and promotions. Pvt John EH Mullins and Pvt Earl T Slater completed processing at Lackland and are bound for basic training. Cosby recently completed artillery forward observer school in Korea and is with the 15th Field Artillery Bn. Calvin Thomas promoted to corporal in the Army Reserve. James F Cox Jr promoted to master sergeant and serving as construction foreman in the 49th Engineer Combat Bn. Sgt Cox and Cpl Gresham linked to South Charleston units. Boggess convalescing at Langley Field after surgery. Boggess listed with the Air Force Human Resources Research Centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Lackland Air Force
2053D
San Antonio
Ft. Meade
Jana
John EH. Mullins
John Mullins
el Clay County
Gostee
Ft. Belvair
Earl T. Slater
Albert Slater
Whitney St
Third Armored Division
Ft Knox
Charles E. Cosby
Riley St. Beckley
Second Infantry
Korea
Cosby
15Th Field Artillery
Army
Dorothy Cosby
Oklahoma City
Okla
West Virginia State College
Stratton High School
Beckley
Calvin Thomas
Central Av. Belle
Cpl Thomas
398Th Infantry
Regiment
South Charleston
James F. Cox
Crescent Rd
United States
Langley Field
Air Force
Boggess
Air Force Human Resources Research Centers