West Virginia Vets Decorated in 1945 Honors List
Nine West Virginians serving overseas were awarded military decorations. Awards include the Legion of Merit for one officer and the Silver Star for another. The Distinguished Flying Cross went to 1st Lt. Herman F. Lykins of Dunbar. Six West Virginians received Bronze Star medals for heroism in action, naming Lilly, Canter, Pritt, Miller Jr., Sharkey, and Asbury along with their home towns.
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Kine
Wright
Bon
Searina
Jae Ae. C. Paris
Philippines
Herman F. Lykins
Dunbar
Lykins
15Th Air Force
Italy
West
Robert Canter
Molly Canter
Jissanville
James G. Pritt
June Hinzman
Sissonville
Esth J. Miler, Jr
Doris Wallace
Fayetteville
James H. Sharkey
Martika Sharkey
Watson
Cleo V. Asbury
Hiter echoes revive fears as Europe teeters after war
From the page four column a wartime echo resurfaces as fears of a strong leader recur. Leopold moves toward Belgium while democratic currents in Europe seek a defined status and freedom under Allied terms.
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Hiteler
Spain
Leopold
Belgium
Europe
Taylor couple honored for son's Air Medal in Europe
Mr and Mrs Auburn Taylor of Oakwood Road receive the Air Medal with one oak leaf cluster awarded to their son Staff Sgt Robert H Taylor of the Air Force in Europe for meritorious achievement in raids over Germany. The decoration honors his service in World War II aerial operations.
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Set. Taylor
Auburn Taylor
Oakwood Rd
Robert H. Taylor
Theth Air Force
Europe
Taylor
Germany
Renewed CCC Drive and War Aftermath Debate
Civilian Conservation Corps renewal discussions gain momentum postwar as Congress eyes summer action. Senate leaders await Connally and Vandenberg return from San Francisco to decide on UN charter, Bretton Woods, and possible extended session. News highlights include Panzer Lehr commander Bayerlein’s wartime comments and OWI radio plans in Franco Spain.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
Congress
Tom Connally
Arthur Vandenberg
San Francisco
United Nations
Brettan Woods
Pacific
Nore
Bayerléin
Panzer Lehr
U.S
France
U. S
U. 8
OWI
Rabat
North Africa
Thurmond Barnard
Spain
OWL
Franen
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