Navy Cross Posthumously Awarded to Cpl E F Kelly
Cpl Edward F Kelly posthumously receives the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism on Guam July 25 26 1944 with the 21st Marines 3rd Marine Division. He directed fire despite wounds until mortally wounded after destroying 15 enemies and halting the attack. Mrs Andrew Kelly receives the citation and a letter from Maj Gen D Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Edward F. Kelly
Estee W. K. Holt
USMC
Chicago
Cese Andrew Kelly
Plt
Kelly
Vest. Holt
D. Peck
Marine Corps
Xyouk
R-E-Kelly
Guam
Holt
United States
E. F. Kelly
21St Marines
3Rd Marine ‘Division
Marianas Islands
Midlothian News Notes wartime letters and arrivals
American occupied Germany streets seen only by U S troops after 9:30 p m Grace Holm reports she drove a truck there now serves as a telephone operator Corporal Marvin Van Meerten serving with air transport command hopes to stay long Edward Nillis from San Francisco calls home from a ship off the Pacific Seaman Nillis now aboard a carrier in the Pacific area from Atlantic to Pacific theaters Jack Reagan of Norfolk asks to keep receiving the Messenger after July 1 Pvt James Entrop shares Philippines snapshots and Paratrooper Robert Heniff wounded May 25 in Leyte is reunited with brothers Frank and Jim Heniff and James McNeela on the West Coast expects seven weeks of signaling training before sea duty Sergeant John G McCoy Cherbourg requests continued Messenger. Pfc Casimer Brycezek awarded Combat Infantry Badge for Ruhr pocket and Czechoslovakian campaign. Charles Holeman son of Aline Holeman graduates at Norman Oklahoma Naval Air Tech Training Center to become eligible for petty officer rate. Bug Taillon returns from Pacific to Colorado en route to Fort Logan hospital.
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Charles W. Holeman
Aline Holeman
Naval Air Technical Training Center
Norman Okla
Norman School
Naval Base
Wounded Corporal Kelly Honor Citations Navy Valor
The citation praises Cpl Kelly for inspiring leadership dauntless fighting spirit and devotion aiding a vital beachhead and upholding Navy traditions. He gallantly gave his life for his country. The award was signed for the President by James Forrestal, secretary of the Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl Kelly
United States Naval Service
James Forrestal
Secretary of the Navy
Saipan Dispatches Note Guam Trip And Homecomings
Sgt J B McGrath reports a trip to Guam from Saipan, describing scenery as a change of scenery though both are volcanic rock. Robert Schull and Richard Dial, stationed in Chicago, were home over the weekend awaiting new assignments. Cpl Richard Heniff to report to Fort Sheridan after a 34 day recuperation furlough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midlothian
J B McGrath
Saipan
Guam
Robert Schull
Cpl
Richard Heniff
Fort Sheridan
Musical Notes in Summer Orchestra Practice Tale
Ten little musicians attended orchestra practice while 14 stayed home. The group enjoyed themselves but tried Echoes from Germany, a new number recalling pre Hitler Germany. A party in an undertaker's parlor reminded Ray Kunde of a gathering where he had played. Betty Bergstrom and George Fikrle Sr teased George with East of Suez as Mr. Palmer burst to catch his train. Practice resumes Monday at 7 p m all summer.
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Germany
O du Lieber Augustin
Ray Kunde
Betty Bergstrom
George Fikrle Sr
East of Suez
Palmer
George
Fredholm Signs Contract for Automotive Safety Invention
Henry Fredholm signs a contract with Hancock Manufacturing Co to produce the safety invention for demonstration and sale to the automotive trade. Hancock will create embodiments, Royalties and full license start with the first order. The device is pick proof with a safety catch and locks ventilator windows when the door is locked. Several large manufacturers show interest and it may appear on 47 models.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fredholm
Hancock Manufacturing Co
Jock Hancock
Notice of Intention to Issue School Bonds Non High School District 216
The Board of Education of Non High School District No 216 Cook County Illinois seeks authorization to issue bonds up to 250000 for paying claims and approved school purposes. A petition signed by 10 percent of legal voters can force a special election within 30 days of publication. if not filed, bonds may be issued. Dated June 26 1945. John W Sadyam President Noble J Puper Secretary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
State of
Mingla
Cook County
Noén
Roant of Education
Flinois
John W Saydam
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Grace Holm
Marvin van Meerten
England
British Guiana
Air ‘Transport Command
R. S. Woodward
New Delhi
India
Edward Nillis
San Francisco
Seaman Nillis
Pacific
Atlantic
Jack Reagan
Hai c
Norfolk, Va
Harry Stenhouse
Dave Stenhouse
Florida
James Entrop
Philippines
Jimmie
Frank Heniff
James Heniff
CM1
Leyte
Pfc
Robert Heniff
Bob
James McNeela
John G. McCoy
Cherbourg
France
Europe
Casimer A. Bryeczeck
Ruhr
Bug Taillon
Colorado
Air Force
Fort Logan
Andy Kelly
Fredholm
Noble J. Pupeer
Blue Island
Jackson
Vermont Street
Western Avenue
Rokoy Ai
Ren Ea Reed
Tena Bay
Hols Rae
Phan
Maria Montez Turhan Bey
Jon Hall In
Sudan
Technicolor
Gloria Jean
CORAL
Ache
SUN
Rita Hayworth
Lee Bowman
Janet Blair
Raymond Massey
Faye Emmerson
Helmut Dantine In
Berein
Roy Rogers
Utah
Walter Brennan
Lon McAllister In
Indiana
Zia. “Technicolor
Arthur’ Lake
Blondie
Walldee Beery
Ricart
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