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?0 Jacob Barthule Of Townsend 3iven DischargeTownsend, July 17.—Flight OP-iccr Alex Barthule. son of Jacob \ Barthule, arrived home Satur-'ay after receiving an honorable discharge from the army air corps at Fort Douglas, Utah.Flight Officer Bartinile enlisted in the army air force in January, ilMl. and received training jt Clovis, N. M.. 29 Palms, Calif., aiul Lubbock. Texas. He was sent overseas in May, 10*13, and served with the Ninth troop carrier command in North Africa, Sicily, England and Franco. He Is entitled 1o wear the presidential unit citation, the nir 7nedal and the tjJTO ribbon with seven battle :;tars.Before Joining the air force, Barthule was engaged in private i lying and termed a self made flier, having at one time hopped a ride to New York state, where he purchased a plane and flew it back cross country, with knowledge gained through his own individual study and experience.D: nr ar re Tr in Cc tr, wi 1!) pa At ot ha du ca ; S11wc011p.anof
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Helena, Montana, US
Tue, Jul 17, 1945
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