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private exploitation. We want this new powerBy Kuth TaylorForty-Fifth Division VetsNow Home After Considerable ServiceCpl. Elmer H. Klopp, pardon, we mean Mr, Klopp, was discharged Aug. 9, on the point system at Fort Sheridan, exactly four years and one day from the time he was inducted into service there.He was a veteran of the 45th Infantry Division, Co. G, 179th Infantry Regt. and was one of two Blue Islanders to leave the States with that outfit two years ago. going directly into the invasion of Sicily, on to Salerno, the Anzio beachhead and eventually the southern France invasion.He was cited for bravery at Salerno, where he served as scout, on Nov. 18, 1043. Several months ago he was relieved from combat duties and assigned to a Surgeon's office, in Lille, France.Elmer has the Infantryman’s ( 'ombat Badge, Good Conduct Medal, six battle stars and the invasion arrowhead on his E.T* O. ribbon. His brother Cpl. Henry C. Klopp. of the 86th Divi-* sion, was only able to see his brother for a short half hour before leaving for the Pacific. Both are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Klopp, 2001 Canal st. E 1 m e r thanks the Citizens of Blue Island* for their moral support.Robert C. Alsip, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Alsip, 2427 Collins st.. was recently given his honorable discharge after being in McCloskey General Hospital at Temple, Texas, recoveringOrdnance Battalionfrom wounds for many months. Bob fought with Co, K. 157th Infantry Regt. of the 15th Division. was wounded in Italy, June3, 1944, and again in France last October. He and his wife are staying at his parents’ home for the present.Letter From ItalyFrom Cpl. Dal WestfallFoggia, Italy 29 June 1945Dear Mrs. Krech:There isn't too much over here to write about other than that it’s hot, windy and dusty. The Group is located out on a plain without a tree around to offer any shade. The wind is always blowing and at times, usually most of the time, it just about sweeps the tents away. It is impossible to stay clean, everything is covered with a thin layer of dust. During the day it is so hot that it’s just about all vou can do to take it and still work, and at night you wish that you had another blanket.The main reason that 1 am writing is not to complain but to notify you of my change of address. As yet no one knows what we are going to do, how long we’ll be here or where we aregoing. I saw Jack Hoogervorst off, from the old outfit, and if my calculations are right he should be home by the time you receive this letter. lt;Have been receiving the S. S. quite regularly lately, and between the ones Carl Simon gets and the ones I get, we have had hrather good coverage of all the happenings at home and know pretty well whst the rest of the fellows from B. 1. are doing and where they are.Can’t think of anything else to write so I may as well close for another six months or so, as it seems like that is about how oftenI write to you. Will try not to wait that long before writing again. Hope to be seeing you soon, in person, though I doubt it verymuch.Sincerely vours,Cpl. Dal Westfall.More StatesideEach Day On CuamnDear Citizens:Reims, France June 24, 1945July 9, 11145Guam, MariannasDear Mis. Krech: ||It has been a very long time since 1 have written a letter of my highest appreciation for theBlue Island Sun-Standard, forwhat the citizens of my hometown have done, and for what m v hometown still stands. Itake these few minutes I have to call forth a loud and clamorous Thank You.”1 have been on Guam for quite some time serving with the Medical Unit of the 144th C.B.’s.La1351orInic/c]904SqinoiNYImaferReic/ohasTaiN.S164as3rdP.IVF191C,WaF391Bn..P.MC iK nchuDivV.,P784:nice193]c/o p has 39 tlY., .103iCof t is ii(F'raiPiis n Reg,Rile;PI
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Blue Island Sun Standard
Blue Island, Illinois, US
Thu, Aug 16, 1945
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