Wiregrass Soldiers Killed In Action
Four Wiregrass area soldiers released by the War Department killed in action in Europe. Privates Faust Snellgrove and Sergeant Myers died in the European theater, with two others named in the report. Also noted is Sergeant Ernest Sanderson recovering from wounds in Europe. Collins awarded Air Medal for combat operations as a bombardier with a Flying Fortress unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Afext Nucshail
Faust
Snellgrove
Myers
Lucy I. Sanderson
Cohumisia
Ernest ©. Sanderson
J. A. Whe
Pollard Promoted To Corporal In Fifth Army Italy
Private First Class Wiam E. Pollard, husband of Jeanette of Geneva route one, has been promoted to corporal. He serves as an anti tank gunner with the Q s¢ Infantry Division under Lieutenant General Merk W Clark in Fifth Army in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiam E. Pollard
Jeanette
Geneva
Route One
Fifth Army
Italy
Merk W. Clark
Collins Awarded Combat Infantryman Badge in Italy Action
Sergeant Robert Collins of Do than cited by the 1st Infantry Regiment of the 88th Blue Devils Division for actual participation in combat against the enemy under Lieutenant General Mark W. Clark's Fifth Army in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Collins
Dothan
D1st
88Th
Blue Devil
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Italy
Posthumous Award for Braxton Given in Florida
Marianna special sergeant Millard O Braxton of Cottondale in the U S Infantry was killed in action in Europe. He was awarded posthumously the Purple Heart and Bronze Star Medal for valor by direct order of President Roosevelt. Braxton’s father El Braxton will receive the medals from an officer of the Fourth Service Command in Atlanta. Further presentation plans will be made on communication with Braxton’s father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianna
Millard O Braxton
U. S. Infantry
Cottondale
Hervic
Roosevelt
Sgt
Braxton
el Braxton
Fourth Service Command
Atlanta
Georgia
WIGGINS NAMED IN 4TH FIGHTER GROUP CITATION
Master Sergeant Lloyd T. Wiggins of Newville is among those honored with a 2 Presidential Citation for the 4th Fighter Group of the Eighth Air Force. The unit earned praise for extraordinary heroism during March 15 to April 24, 1944, with P-61 Mustang pilots destroying 323 German planes in combat and strafing attacks. Wilmer A. Kelley of 564 North St Andrews St and Daniel E. Guy of Bascom, Fla route one, begin Naval indoctrination at Great Lakes, with a post training leave to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd T. Wiggins
W. R. Wiggins
Newville
Eighth Air Force
Wilmer A. Kelley
S64 North
St Andrews St
Daniel E. Guy
TD. N. Guy
Bascom
Fle
U. S. Navail Training Center
Great Lakes
Mwinois
Italians Front Pushed By 6th Armored Infantry Battalion
Private First Class Spurgeon Deese of Dothan and Private First Class Daniel Whigham of Daleville serve as truck driver and rifleman with the 6th Armored Infantry Battalion, a veteran force unit of the 1st Armored Division, as they help push German forces back on the Fifth Army front in northern Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Spurgeon Deese
Dothan
Daniel E Whigham
Daleville
6Th Armored Infantry Battalion
1St Armored
Northington Day Opens Alabama Sixth War Loan Effort
Alabama war bond workers editors and exhibitors announce Northington Hospital in Tuscaloosa will host Sixth War Loan activities on Armistice Day with wounded veterans honored. Ed Leigh McMillan urges counties to meet quotas, stressing healing dollars and national leadership as Alabama aims to be first to meet its Sixth War Loan targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Northington Hospital
Tuscaloosa
Ione
Bete War Finance
Chairan Ed Leigh McMillan
Iabama
Northington
Births Named James Lewis Walden and More in Local Notices
A series of birth notices lists names and dates for newborns across several families. Highlights include a daughter to Staff Sergeant and Mrs. Wille BR Andrews of Newton named Lula Uns on October 29. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Barns of Graceville named Viren Gale on November 2. a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Buster of 608 Cottonwood Roza named Elizabeth Jean. and a daughter to Corporal and Mrs. Rufus Davis Jr named Marilyn Irene on November 1 among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foy Walden
Tuscaloors
James Lewis Walden
Wille BR. Andrews
Newton
Martha Elizabeth
Earl Buster
Cottonwood Roza
Elizabeth Jean
J. Leon Redding
James Leon Redding, Jr
Corporal
Rufus Davis, Jr
Marilyn Irene
RB. L. Grice
Dothan
Robert Earl
Local Deaths and World War II Honors in Alabama Area
Obituaries note deaths from Maone, Ariton, Bound Lake, and other local locales. Also featured is TEW awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge for action on Guam with the 307th Infantry, Statue of Liberty Division, and Technical Sergeant B. Smith earning the Silver Star in Italy with the Fifth Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tew
Jasper H. Tew
T. M. Yew
Slocomb
Guam
Mariana
307Th Infantry
Slocomb High School
Fort McClellan
Infantry
Fort Benning
124Th Infantry
77Th Division
Camp Pickett
B. Smith
Loda Smith
Ariton Route Three
Sth
Custer” Division
Mark W. Clark
Fifth Army
Italy
Smith
Soldiers Honored for Distinguished Unit Badge Wins
Sergeant Giennia L. Conner of 919 Grant Street and Corporal William W. Culliven of 808 South Oates Street Dothan, Italy based 17th Air Force bomber group, cited for outstanding duty, authorized to wear Distinguished Unit Badge. Sgt Conner teletypes in group communications. Corporal Sullivan sheet metal worker. McNeil transferred overseas, married to Thelma Conner. three years in service. previously at Ft. Custer, awarded Good Conduct Medal.
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Giennia L. Conner
Grant Street
Willam W. Culliven
South Oates Street
Dothan
17Th Air Force
Conner
R L. Conner
Conner Promoted to Sergeant in Italy Service
Corporal Glennie R. Conner of Dothan now promoted to sergeant while stationed in Italy. He has served about two years with one year overseas. His company has been cited by President Roosevelt. Also noted is the origin of Mother’s Day established in 1907 by Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia.
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Glennie R. Conner
Dothan
Italy
Roosevelt
Mother's Day
Mica Anna Jarvis
Phildelphia
Radio Programs on Friday Night and Saturday Fanfare
A dense listing of radio shows across networks, detailing times, program names, hosts, and featured acts. Highlights include Wake Up and Live, AP News, Teddy Wilson, The Grand Old Opry Show, and Man Called X, with various music, drama, news, and variety offerings across 4 PM to late evening slots. The schedule references multiple networks and time blocks, reflecting a bustling 1940s broadcast day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AP News
Sweeten
Munn
Smilin
Blu
Holf
Gomera
Henry Aideich
Cbs Broadcast of
Cecil Brown
the Parker Ferily
Sunny Skylar Serenede
Duffy’s Tavern
Ed Cardner
Abe Lyman
Walty
Gabriel Hextter
Professionaia
Dhs
Brewster Boy
Jimny
Godwin
Nbe
Cantewen
Sbs
Doster
Plo-Basia
Cbe
American Eagle Club
London
Nbs
Mbs
Gara
Nhe
Big Xf
Texveler
Dramesio
Democratic
Dhe Siketek
Guy Lombardo
Orchertre
Chicago
Mbz
X. H. Marshall
Danes
Zaba
Pro Redskins Play Brooklyn Sunday
Washington AP reports the Redskins face the Brooklyn team Sunday in a key test of their season. The game is eyed to reveal whether Washington has been exploiting luck or genuinely earning strong outcomes as they prepare for the matchup.
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Pro Redskins
Brooklyn
Washington
Washington Redskins
Washington professor eleven undefeated stretch with close wins
A Washington football eleven remains undefeated in five games, capped by a 33-3 tie with Philadelphia. The team has won three matches by slim margins of 3-2 as it contends with rival contenders, while broader debate questions final champion status. The Ford Theater event honoring President Lis Bhol dedication is noted.
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Brotitya Gignday
Succanvely
Phislapiphia
Boston
New York
Washrgtos Professoi
Philsdelphia
Te Mverage Simmang
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Service Men’s News Digest
Wiregrass
Povete Wilam Ls Faust
Rozelia R Faust
Anton Joyie
Sanderson
Sears Reebeck and Cormpatv
Eana Tayie Collins
Tallahassee
Collins
Mac’s
S. Oates St
Texaco
J. L. Harris Roofing CO
Wiggins
Beadie Pug
Charlotte Baxter
Maone
Mae Keshey
Aritom
John T. York
Wiley F. Dickerson
A. KE. Dickerson
Bound Lake
Fla
James H. Patterson
J. B. Meritt
Elija J. Tyler
Ariton
Thomas Jeter Riley
Martha Jean Williams
Harvey William
Hugh Auliman
Hamplton
S.C
Henry M. Spooner
East
Washington St
Naomi J. Robertson
Doethan
JOUR
Hoople
Watchiaais
Thompas
Williams
Wanlar
Sneed
Chas Atkere
Ford Theater
Lise Bhol
Feu Be Behan Mosey
Buford Clark
Spann Marchuian Hardware Co
P. D. Beverett
Vernon
Fig
L. J. Eldridge
Midland City
Cin
Roy Tidwell
Rfd
Kegion
W. P. Thomas
Ashford
W. J. Parker
Taylor Ala
HG Hodges
Hodgesville
Cordell Parker
Webb Road
Expy Place
C. B. Kingly
Ardilla
Cottonwood Road
Jersey
Woodrow Eubanks
Pansey
Ala
Ralph Baxley
Christian Hill Church
L. M. Hendrix
RFC
Henry C. Phillips
Headland
Knowles Farm
N. L. Barnes
Webb
A H. Hall
B. G. Goodwin
S. R. Brackin
Dothen
W. T. Cosby
Columbia
Pleasant Plains Church
Gordon Odom
RFD Sigma
C. B. Campbell
Hartford-Wicksburg
Tabernacle Church
R. B. Campbell
Wayne Alley
Ashford. Wy
Wiliam A. Anderson
Harper Church
Johnie M. Harden
Hayes’ Store
Graceville
Chipley
REA Inc
H. Nolin
Greenwood Products Company
Malone
Marianas
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