Elllis awarded Bronze Star for Normandy actions
Lawrence resident Colonel Otto Ellis of the Field Artillery was cited by Maj. Gen. L S Hobbs for meritorious conduct in France from July 6 to July 31 1944. He organized artillery support for two crossings of the Vire river and aided wounded during an air attack on July 27 1944.
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Normandy
Otto Ellis
Lawrence
L. S. Hobbs
Ellis
Vire
Diaghe
Field Artillery
United States Army
France
Ellig
Han- Bas
Lawrence of
Theigh School
University of Kansas
Land
United States
Saumur
Ellis Family Adjusts as Officers Return to Duty
The Ellis family relocates to Lawrence after sending son Lindley to West Point and another son to Fort Leavenworth. Colonel, a field artillery officer, and the two other children plan for schooling amid military life.
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Field Artillery
Fort Okla
Command and General Staff
Fort Leavenworth
Lindley
West’ Point
Aber- Md
Ellis
Lawrence
Ann
K. U
Mra
E. Lindley
Legion to Eat Hitler At Emporia Convention
An Emporia kansas Legion convention plans a satirical meal featuring a Hitler steer gift from Harlan Altman to honor veterans. Preparations aim to welcome thousands for the opening session with a Saturday dinner and Sunday afternoon program led by Department Commander Ben Weir.
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Emporia
Kant
Hitler
State Department
Kansas Legion
Harlan Altman
Emporia Legio Aire
Wellington
Ben W. Weir
Market Basket Prize Mentioned Amid Local Events
A garbled market report notes a Market Basket prize to Mrs Drennon and references a schedule including Ruby, peppers, and juice. It mentions Sansowet Boys State Legion and a civic event in Emporia with Rev Father McManus aiding the gathering, listing officers and parade voices.
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Mrs
Drennon
Mander Martin Coey
Donald Line
Eemor
Sansowet Boys
Legion
Emporia
Civi Otrium
F. McManus
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Drake’s Bakery
Phape
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Wome
Theoegh
Ant Ite Foods
Swichers
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Prompie
Coor Mabey
Plten
Nbofs
Warke
America
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Heinz Mustard
Prince Albert
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Veal
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Pearl
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Calif
APPLE
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Ctclan Rayer Wate
Home Grown
Ed Potapaches
U.S. No
Colorado
Ches Aniflush
Brookfield
Landrith
Phine
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