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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
4
A sniper fired on a soldier’s pack during a late night patrol. The incident involved a platoon of the First division and left one serviceman injured. Details remain unclear as investigators review battlefield debris and statements from Dothan based troops in Company B.
Pridgen of Lakeland Florida, grandson of Headland couple, held together a unit under fire in Europe. He extinguished a burning pack then continued with the attack on a German position. He claimed three German riflemen and took five prisoners during consolidation. Also noted, Coxswain Johnny C Vinson of Newton Route One received seven stars for major South Pacific engagements after enlisting in 1942 and training in San Diego.
Williams reports at the Second Quarter meeting of the Big Creek Convention held at St. Mary Church. Heflin Row Jana, chair, announced special services for the National Thanksgiving proclamation observance to be presented during the convention.
Staff Sergeant Lanse Burkett grandson of Dothan residents was killed in France last September. He received a Bronze Star to be presented to his mother in Montgomery. The citation notes his heroism on September 17 1944 engaging the enemy under heavy fire, braving mortars to reinforce his platoon and help repulse the attack. His actions earned high commendation for valor and service.
New York AP report quotes Marine Edward A. Johnston from the Bronx recounting brutal Japanese crimes on Saipan during World War II. He describes a Marine lieutenant crucified, eyes removed, hands and belly mutilated, and left to die, noting the victim was alive when found.
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