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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1945
Page
4
Weekly local news digest for service members away from home. Edited to inform readers about friends and hometown activities, with concise items suitable for troops.
A compilation of military and civilian notices including James M. Corman's honorable discharge after service at Fort Sill and Fort McPherson, a German prisoner of war, Willam H. Jones wounded in the Pacific, Delbert V. Greene killed in action, Gordon T. Wingram earning the Air Medal, and several marriage licenses. Also lists 85th Engineer Battalion members with U.S. Seventh Army Troops in General Devers' 6th Army Group and prior combat in Italy.
Corporal Harey Hutter, son of Mr. eedora SD. Hunter of Columbis route two, joined the Ninth Air Force during 1942. He helped the 32nd Bomb Group repair a mile-long runway at a French bomber base after Allied attacks, completing in four days a job planned for a month.
The notice lists several birth announcements and names across multiple families. Individuals include Joe Manning and Sara Jo, with March dates. a daughter for Grey Mile named ery Anselle. Curtis Levone. Irma Jean. Randal Allen. David Leu. Michael Lee. and others. Addresses and service titles appear in fragments, reflecting a community notice style.
A San Martin eight year old, a Rebecca Georgia resident, and a Newton family are listed among local service members. Pfc. Walter C. Beck, of the 47th Infantry Division, is credited with participation in the Manila and Bougainville campaigns, reportedly returning without a scratch after firing a rifle and flame thrower. Other names include Meaths Bobby, Mrs. Brennan, Judy Ann Worth, William Floyd, Myron Adana, and N.D. Emberton family members, with various ages and addresses noted.
Second Lieutenant Luther E Brown, son of Mrs Cora A Brown of Dothan Route Four, wounded in action in the European theater according to the War Department. Chief Raceman Charles Edward Brabham, USN, son of Mrs Lona Poncey of Bonifay, reported Missing in Action per Navy Department notice.
The War Department announced Private Pounce L. Hammack son of Neal V. Harmack of Grare ville route two and Private Guilford R. Sexton husband of Mrs. Mary Ethel Sexton of Machinda route four along with Second Lieutenant Adam M. Lewis husband of Mrs. Lois G. Lewis of 502 North Green Street Marianna have been wounded in action in the European and Pacific theaters. Private Robert E. Floyd son of Mrs. Litha Floyd of Cattondale route one is a prisoner of war in Germany. Roscoe Hughes seventeen son of Mrs. B. L. Cobb of Dothan route two is beginning Naval indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Cakes, Mississippi.
Corpral H. Bockhalt son of J A Buckhalt arrives at an American base in the Pacific after leaving a west coast port in the last two weeks. Sergeant Billie S. Vinson and Private John E. Johnson are reported prisoners of war in Germany. Staff Sergeant John D. Collins receives the Purple Heart for wounds in Manila Luzon February 7 1945. Technician fifth grade Otis Henderson serves as cargo checker with the 468th Port Battalion overseas 18 months, holding the Mediterranean Theater ribbon with three stars and Good Conduct Medal.
Private Lawrence Denson of Eufaula and Private First Class Woodrow Roney of Midland City have been killed in action. A War Department release lists Denson as Killed in the European area and Roney as Killed in the Pacific area.
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