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First Christian To Honor Members IniService SundayThe men and women of First Christian Church who have responded too their country’s call to service will be honored in the morning service Sunday at 10:30 when the Service Roll of Honor isrededicated.The Roll of Honor wras mounted in the church just three years ago, and at that time contained tin names of sixty-seven men and women who w'ere in uniform. In the intervening months, thirty-onemore names have been added toi the Roll, making a total of ninety-eight.On the Roll there are two gold stars and one silver star. John Pate! 1 lost his life while on duty aboard the Destroyer Meredits in the South Pacific in September, 1942. Curtis Lee Walker was killed by a land mine in Luzon, P. I., on February 12, 1945, while serving with the 188th Glider Infantry. Donald Culp succumbed to illness contracted as a result of exposure while on duty aboard ship, i These men will be especially honored in the service.The pastor of the church, Rev. James A. Trewolla, will speak j briefly on the subject “Alert at Home,” in connection wdth the rededication ceremony.
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Carbondale Free Press
Carbondale, Illinois, US
Sat, Jun 30, 1945
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