Promotions tally in Fort Sill Field Artillery School
A Fort Sill news list details promotions of enlisted personnel across multiple battalions and detachments in the Field Artillery School. Names include Norman D. Alten, Claude S. Switzer, Ralph Vollmat, and many others advancing to ranks from sergeant to staff sergeant, with assignments spread across Battalion T sets and training detachments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Field Artillery
Gueriro F. Gensite
Lloyd D. Lee
Norman D. Alten
Ralph
Vollmat
Claude S. Switzer
Charles C. O'leacn
A. Herman
Hoy S Abnod
Hugh C. Underkwied
Bernard J. Lyons
T- Manuel Byrnes
Sy O. Barnette
Paul W. Day
Sam J. Prainito
Meron S. Yackel
Pees
Carl C. North
Roger J. Schof Rotert
Ratrh C
Elmeron
Clyde S. Grizile
Anit
Qstini
Leonard F
Fred E. Ward
Cnd
T-Sets
Lawrence L. Stukeh
John 3
Benson
Taylor L. Bunn
Charli A. Walker
Amostes
Asher Blackman
S Hugh T. James
Williams He Withey
Prank R. Kantner
John PR. O'Brien
Noryian M. Renaldson
Wrherren W. Boyd
James L. Bell
Ronald Gordon
Dale E. Ren
Caleb M. Lindstedt
Mar M. Lemperit
John P. Mora
Secs
Earles Haley
Rov
Kead Ang
Walter Bruexner
Waller J. Jaenicke
Aubrey F. Dixon
Wilbur J. Mekret
Robert A. Lavo
Baptiste J. Gusti
Herman H. Shufeld
Donald P. Downey
Caesar Marl
George W. Fopay
Joseph Srheil
Raymond J. Poveykus
Fayl A. Peace Wiliam E. Hillensrang
Raymond H. Bourque
Peter Alesay
Paul Cit
Edward A. Ford
Petite
Custer K. Hinkle
Signorea
Paul H. Lind- Rury
N. Bowers
Joseph D. Bishop
Joseph Sawchak
Roy Diveda
Arnold V. Crawford
John A. Thomsson
Elbers
Elbers ©. Ashley, Delbers M. Halford, Elwaod J. Mabon
Ralph W. Rankin
Julius A. Guil- Jory
Harold L. Herzog
Anthony BD
di Pies
Mark W. Barones
Sm. Lovedy J. Keck
Franklin J. Chalupa
New Assignments At FAS Revealed
Eight officers have been assigned within Fort Sill Field Artillery School staff and detachments. Capt Harold J Reedy, a graduate of the liaison pilots course, will join the department of air training after ROTC at the University of Oklahoma Norman. Capt Bartholomew F Q Connell, veteran of France and Germany campaigns, becomes instructor in the department of communication. Capt John Gall, with spouse at route 2 Lawton, will teach in air training. served with Spin) Gold artillery group and wears the medal with seven oak leaf clusters and five battle stars. WO Allen B Kennedy becomes motor department instructor. his wife at 1309 Summit. Lt Eugene M H Scott, previously a recon plane pilot in the RTO, assigned to air training. formerly enlisted pilot with the 204th field artillery battalion, raised from staff sergeant to second lieutenant in December 1943. Lt John J Chamblue assigned to material staff and faculty. resides with Lt and Mrs Conmbie at 1916 Lyd. Lt Frank J Smith appointed department of communication instructor. Mrs Smith and son Ronald at 1202 A Werner. Lt H Hipson assigned to motors. formerly battery executive and forward observer of the 6th and 440th field battalions. resides at 1798 Kinyon.
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Fort Sill Field Artillery School
Harold J. Reedy
Department of Air Training
University of Onlio
Norman
Reed
Elm
ETC
Department of Communication
Bartholomew F. Q. Connell
France
Germany
Army
930
John Gall
Route 2
Lawton
Europe
Spin
Gold
Allen B. Kennedy
Motor Department
BTQ
1309
Summit
Eugene MH. Scott
RTO
White
204Th Field Artillery Battalion
Department of Material
Ateran
Pacific
Campaian
John J. Chamblue
Stact
Conmbiie
Lyd. Trore
Frank 3. Smith
Department of Motors
Sith
Oeas
Kinyon
Santa Barbara Patroness of Field Artillery Legend
The fourth century legend marks December 4 as Santa Barbara Day, honoring the martyr who became protector against sudden death, thunder, lightning, and firearms. Her story of conversion, imprisonment, and heroic death led to her iconography on artillery crests and red banners, symbolizing protection for cannons and soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Barbara
Field Artilery
Annader
Santa
Diostorus
Dioscorus
Shepnard
Gans Thuy
Noms
Separation Point Open Until Dec 15
The Fork Sill sensation point, authorized by the Eighth Service Command, remains open through December 15 as experts advise adjusting daily schedules in the first week of December. Lt. Cal M. F. Nayos reports an average of 120 men daily, with potential slowdowns as 7,000th separations pass through and demobilization duties continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Servicr Cmon
Sendh
Breaie
Yoeir
Cal M. F. Nayos
Harry G. Dudlie
Irisburg
Louk
Asiatic-Pacific Lhooter
New Guinea
Te Mogapyenvien Penta
Wighlde
Gammund
Chaffee
Metz Medal Presented to Lt Gen Walker for Liberation
Lt Gen Welton H Walker received the bronze Metz medal struck for the Paris Free Corps to honor the 2,000 year city’s thanks for liberation from the Nazis. The ceremony in Monius featured Prince Felix of Luxembourg and Gen Wallace’s staff including Brig Gen Collins, Maj David Allard, and Brig Gen Julia Slack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welton H. Walker
Dallag
Wight Service
Metz
Chartres
Duchy of
An Nour
Walker
P/F
Monius
Prince Felix of
Luxembourg
Wallace
William ©. Collins
Msj
David Allard
Julia Slack
Berchtesgaden
Civil Service Posts Open In Panama Zone
Civil Service posts are open in the Panama Canal Zone mainly for men with engineering mechanical and technical skills. The Fort Sill Civil Service Office announced the openings and invites interested persons to meet at the Fort Sill Office on Randolph Road and Fort Sill Boulevard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panama
Civil Service
Panama Canal Zone
Fort Sil
Civil Service Office
Particulsirn
Fort Sill
Randolph Road
Fort Sill Boulevard
Kilmer Swamp Root Urinary Remedy Ad Claims Relief
An old promotional notice touts Kilmer Swamp Root as a pure herbal remedy for bladder irritation and kidney discomfort. It markets 16 herbs and roots, claims non habit forming benefits, and urges sending a free sample to Department A. Kilmer & Co. Inc. Box 1255 Stamford Conn for a prepaid test. All druggists sell Swamp Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kilmer
Department A. Kilmer & Co. Inc
Stamford
Conn
Aves
Boyle's Notebook Tale in Prague Nightclub
An old man bent over his piano and his son Sterbert plays accordion in a Prague nightclub. War memories loom as soldiers and a White Russian girl mingle amid glass rings and cigarette smoke. Herbert, a quiet pianist, faces a tense encounter with a wary soldier who warns of Shanghai’s lure. The scene mixes wartime longing with cautionary advice on staying detached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bove Smanghat
P—Theld
Iman
Sterbert
Prague
Flesbert
Lee
Druce
Suddany Uregin
Herbert
Shanghai
Fragmented World War II Scene With Music and Memory
A wounded soldier recalls Belgium and the Elbe as a hypnotic music scene unfolds. He asks, Who are you, and a nonnamed officer muses on a brother, while a White Russian girl glances from behind. The moment ends with the soldier departing through a blue smoke-filled room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girihae
Elbe
Germany
Jong Mommal
Werak
Herbert
Larmtashian
Furloughs Granted to Fort Sil Center Vehicle Crew
Five day furloughs awarded by Braj Gen John Millikin to maintenance crews at Fort Sil Replacement Center for flawless zero defect reports over weeks. Honorees include Tech James L Mistell and several sergeants and privates from units A-27 B-20 A-25 I-27 and B-29. Forest products account for about one third of Paraguay exports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sil
Braj
John Millikin
Cral
James L. Mistell
Geoffrey T. Tolt
Florencio Hernandez
Michael Rudawski
Max D
Reosinder
Edward Klinger
Richard Lb
Green
Melvin RK
Ehresiplort
Eldon ‘Ve. Smith
Willam ‘T. Mur- Tifield
William L. Bell
Paraguay
Noble birth in Ranger Texas announced for Thompson family
Society note reports Lt Ernie Niclas Thompson announces birth of a son Fr Nicholas Christian Thompson born November 28 at Ranger hospital Texas. Father H M Thompson Victoria Texas formerly Lawton now US Military Academy graduate stationed at Jacksonville Naval Air Base. mother Mary Midge Nichols. Also mentions Mr and Mrs Thomas Gere hosting guests in San Antonio and family ties of Rev Walton Davis.
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Ag Aind
Ernie Niclas Thompson
Ncksenville
Bin
Nicholas Christian Thompson
Ranger Hospital
Ranger
Tex
Thompson
H. M Thompson
Victoria
Lawton
United States Military Academy
Amnnpolis
Jacksonville Naval Air Base
Mary Midge Xarel Nichols
Lilien Nighes
Washington, D. C
Jute Horncr CG
Thomas L. Gere
Shelia
Daryl
San Antonio
Walton Davis
S. Eighth
Gere
Wylma Ev
Wuva
Mistyped text about Witwer guests and trips
A garbled paragraph lists Witwer guests at a function hosted by Mr and Mrs Jo Wilkinson in an address in Nod a Birdsang Che ne and Mrs Wilkinson. It mentions a Lawton group heading to Oklahoma City for two days and notes twenty five years of protection increasing shore bird numbers in America.
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Mrr
Joan Wilkinsom
Chere Mes
Noda J Birdsang
Cnehe
Wilkinson
Will Alya Bes Rush
Lawton Group
Oklahoma City
Alfs
Barett Huffer
Benne
Siphiony
iDel Jackson
George Hutchins
America
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Jinm Hohlfelder
Bill T. Jordan
Walter Karmaais
William M. Kramer
Harry W. Mayer
Walter Samonek
A. Wilson
Conlen
Carl J. Oldendure
Duane W. Clemons
Coorgi Costaney
Ralph J. Shente
Ralph ‘Hens
Fred D. Watson
Paul Hurn
Charien FE. Williams
Luther W. Rice
Andrew Rice
Tics
Emeree Martin
Norris
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Harvey FE
Thomas
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Lovato
Cova
Joan OC
Vandenberg
Coray
T-H
Clyde J. Asner
James
Moorhead
Raymond Spencer
Thomas B. Darrell
Philip H. Herald
Woodrow W. Hadspet
Richard A. Palmer
Norman le Stevens
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S-Seta
Arnold A. Eckstein
Vance
Wilmer
Seis
Cell
Hurst
Cecil H. Poole
Trabert D. Whit
Sidney Fi
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Aries J. Vaccaro
Douglas E. Sweat
James eNonald
Dr. Cpls
Howard
Williams
Alfred Lys Hamilon
John S. Filson
William E. Jeddy
Claude R. Johnson
de Fillach
Harold K. Foliner
Arthur J. Pervier
Vr. Daft
Heriot F. Destrosse
Artes F. Medhury
Guyler P. Pell
Kate L. Sump
Tavey A. Shea
M. Henson
John P. Andrew M. Baambower
E. Brookman
Charles H
William L. Lehman
Wal
John G. Corning
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Henley Tmi
Joseph A. Sesaivens
Gerrish W. Pike
George W. Peterson
WAC
Jeanne <. Schafer
Rose M. Olson
Isabel Zeleny
Catherine T. Levy
Teila N. Bloomfield
Martha L. Henlan
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Joesteen H. Songer
Dora E. McConnel
Helen Maragos
Rita L. Dels
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Jean Laisa Boknanovicz Jensen
Pre. Els Walter Crea
Wanda M. Rowe
Leis Bartlett
T. Sydney H. Harris
James E. Gilinin
Benjamin Hartmen
Sgs
Zebulon V. Cockerham
Thomas H. Brady
Chester C
James O. Hanmand
Cleory Wisher
George O. Perkins
Lewis RK
Perry
Oxcar R. Hawkins
Ralph Odom
Roy L. Conway
Joseph S. Cross
Ired A. Mauro
Richard
Wile Iwason
Andrew P. Wilson
Joseph J. Yelda
Tiele Artillery Training Detachment No. I
Daniel P. Moroney
Hoisington
Virgil B. Wright
Donald H. Woonte
George
Springstead
Jines C. Carpenter
Donald A. Mc Lon
Thomas JH. Genoit
Irwin M. Hanson
Clifford MccRea
Arthur Lucigio
Roy Johnson
Russell le Mnnden
Vincent J Celtoy
Willum R. Leph Taulhier P. Francios
Albert &. Duncan
August ‘Teichman
Don G. Bishop
Paul W. Beeninger
John A. Motter
Earnest L. Guy
Tss
Henry VW. Cobl
Andrew Vigiar
Frederick W. Jones
Homer W. Georgopuios
Joseph F. Lanzetti
Wilbert l. McPeak
Lawrence T. Wright
Clyde G. Gardner
Anthony C. Schuman
J. McDonald
Paul F. Cr
Hobert W. Dunn
WS Willan G. Kennedy
Robert Elsenhower
Pield
S-Sgis
Kenneth &. Weight
Tet'si Nennett C. Kteen
Dale L. Pearson
Kenneth BH. Booth
Clifford D. Fair
John Unger
Albert T. Turner
Edward Greco
Lem Plaxco
Glen
Co. W. Clifford
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Kaloma Darden
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Saawe- Holt Jewelry Co
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Boyle
Lucille’s Beauty Shop
D Ave
Phono
Vicks Vaporub
Greenhauveith & Art
Hornaday
Mrs. Thompson
Mrs. Gore
Leto
A.B. Drug CO
Burba
Carsages
Lawton Flower Shop
Mary
Cole's Cleaners
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