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I of maL *JSgt. Hmurovic HospitalizedFORT LOGAN, Colo —Veteran ofaction over Europe as an aerial , * gunner, S/Sgt John M. Hmurovic “ of 2115 Superior avenue, Whiting is now stationed at the Fort Logan convalescent hospital, near Denver. Co’orado.theo asheOverseas for months, Hmurovic was recently returned to thej states and seni to Ft Logan, one jout'of several personnel distribution the command convalescent hospitals, ‘for tne highly personalized and individualised treatment given to re-j cuperating members of the air force.Planned to allow men to return to their previous AAF assignment or civilian life in the best possible condition, the program at Ft Logan affords each convalescent soldier ample opportunity for reconditioning, recreation and sports in keeping with his physical condition. Patinets also participate in vocational or avocatlonal activities which not only help to accelerate convalescence b raising patient morale and avoiding boredom but also have special therapeutic valueFor example, typing strengthens injured fingers, woodworking aidsTHE HAMMOND TIMES Fridav, Nov. 17, lMi 27stiff shoulder muscles and metal worki ig assists in the recovery of wounded arms and wrists.Inducted into service Feb. 9, 1942,Sgt Hmurovic attended armament schoo' at Lowry Field, Colo, and gunnery school at Las Vegas, Nev,before going overseas. A graduate of George Roger Clark high school, he is i member of the Fort Logan art cl tss and thus while convalescing is continuing his civilian hobby of printing. He wears the dis-tingui ihed flying cross and the air medal with three oak leaf clusters.BARKER FURNITURE CO.
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Hammond Times
Hammond, Indiana, US
Fri, Nov 17, 1944
Page 27
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