Soldier in Normandy Reflects On War Years From Denton
Private First Class John Wilson Griffith writes from Normandy of military service since October 1941. He recalls basic training at Wheeler, campaigns from North Africa to Sicily, and ongoing battles with the 9th Division Anti-Tank Company. He praises Major Wade, notes injuries in England, and expresses faith in victory and reunion with friends back home. He cherishes memories of Denton and hopes to visit Africa again.
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Fifth Regiment Armory
Baltimore
New Cumberland
Camp Werceler
Wheeler
Fort Bragg
N. C
9Th
Ireland
North Africa
Jerry
Tunisia
Sicily
Africa
Denton Journal
Frank B. Wade
Lida Wine
France
Hitler
York
Tojo
Denton
Soldier Harry Allston Joins Army Engineers in 1942
In England Private Harry Allston serving as an assistant to his father Arthur Allston a paper hanger and painter when called to arms in July 1942 He is with a detach ment of Army engineers.
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Pvt
Harry Allston
England
Arthur Allston
Money From Unlikely Sources Gives Ralph Newton A Dollar
In Williamsburg Ralph Newton is surprised when a chaplain, greeted with a salute, blesses him with a dollar from a congregant’s wish. Newton, from Easton and married to Frances Smith of Denton, is nicknamed "Skipny."
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Ralph Newton
Newton
Williamsburg
Mama
Heaven
Easton
Frances Smith
Denton
Skipny
Army lieutenant Shaffer serves in Ordnance in England
Lt Donald C Shaffer son of Mr and Mrs Charles Shaffer of Denton and husband of Elizabeth Allston. He joined the Army February 1941 after serving in the Maritime Service. He is in the Ordnance branch, was stationed in California, then sent to England.
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Donald C. Shaffer
Elizabeth Allston
Denton
Charles Shaffer
Army
Maritime Service
Ordnance
Service
California
England
Pfc Wuerstlin Sees Sights in Italy
Pfc Oscar Wuerstlin writes to his parents from Italy detailing visits to Naples Caserta Pompeii Mount Vesuvius and nearby towns. He recalls postcards and lava from the volcano and notes his group climbed near the crater while riding part of the way up in a truck.
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Pfc
Oscar Wuestlin
Italy
Carl Wuerstlin
Denton
Naples
Caserta
Pompeii
Mt. Vesuvius
Isle of Capri
Mt Vesuvius eruption recalled by correspondent
A reader writes from overseas about Mt Vesuvius last eruption. He notes climbing it in safer times, and fears not surviving if caught during the eruption. He plans to spend his first year abroad, asks about home, and sends a photo with a German flag. He signs off as Oscar.
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Mt. Vesuvius
Oscar
Soldier Ernie Downes Arrives in England to Meet Caroline Boys
Sgt James Ernest Downes arrives in England and eager to meet Caroline boys. He joined the service in fall 1942 and trained in one of the Army's finest infantry divisions. A skilled soccer player, Downes notes ample sports ahead for the unit.
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James Ernest Downes
England
Ernie
Caroline
Local soccer push aims to form team at new field
A reader reports setting up a soccer club at a ready field with many balls available. They note abundant English newspaper coverage of soccer and express intent to recruit players and organize a team.
Ensign Hooper Thawley Now Stationed On Boat
Ensign Hooper Thawley reports from aboard ship on July 16 1944 noting better life at sea than island duty. He mentions missing journals over two months praises home comforts, asks about a ball club and friends Cy Trib and Frost, and hopes for a return to normal life while sending greetings.
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Hooper Thawley
Doc
Bexinnine
Wilzo
Denton
Trib
Cadet Walter Palmer Jr on furlough at Denton home
Service Shorts reports Cadet Walter B Palmer Jr a student at the Army School of Virginia Military Institute is spending a furlough at his home near Denton.
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Walter B. Palmer Jr
Army School of Virginia Military Institute
Denton
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Caroline Service News
Pfc. Griffith
Frank Wade
Pte
John Wilson Griffith
Normandy
Love Point
ER. R. Pier
Dary On
Sen. Daly pAay
Sean
Pam
Light Street
Baily
Iasdea
Nes and
Ul Trige
Bhortens
Eastern Shore
Wuerstlin
GIL Heatrolas
Wm. E. Kerns
Greensboro
Beauty Shoppe
Market Street
Denton, Maryland
The
Caribbean
West Indies
Arctic
Coca-Cola Company
Easton Coca-Cola Bottling Co., Inc
Cater’ Cero
Sri Bitoriees
Coca-Cola
Lower Caroline
Harmony, Md
Highway
Preston
Harmony
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