Red Tobin of Eagle Squadron Killed Over France
The article honors Red Tobin a Hollywood swing addict who joined Canada and then the Eagle Squadron flying RAF Spitfires. He saw action in France survived London blitz battles, shot down his first German in summer, and went missing September 7, 1941, while fighting for America and liberty. Eddie Kittredge and GI Joe are noted as later joining the fight.
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Canada
England
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Grandmothers League Founded by Mrs. George C Marshall
In Washington D C General George C Marshall’s wife established the Grandmothers League to honor grandmothers who buy War Bonds for their grandchildren. Mrs Marshall also purchases Bonds and stamps for Tupjer Brown 1, Jimmy Winn 2, and Kitty 9 months. Bonds fight for America today and will fund education and privileges for future generations.
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Washington, D. C
George C. Marshall
Grandmothers League
Red Smith's Letters From the War Front and Home Front
A wartime portrait contrasts Eddie Tobin and Eddie Kittredge with GI Joe. Red observes their early enlistment, training at Greenwich, and combat on North African and Mediterranean fronts. Joe, like others, seeks stronger home-front support through war bonds while facing German mortar fire and harsh conditions.
Grandmothers War Bond League Helps Children Education
Two grandmothers in New York invest part of their salaries in War Bonds each pay day. Mrs. Taggart notes her Seabee stepson, Jermes Taggart, while Mrs. Neff gifts Bonds to her 10 month old granddaughter Barbers Ann. Both back the attack program in honor of Barbra's Marine father and support their grandchildren as coowners for future education.
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New York, N. Y
Grandmothers War Bond League
Aero Spark Plu
Coroho Don Bees Weaile Baeen
Beth Beth Taggart
Eft
Edna Neff
Can You Let A Marine Like This Down
A World War II Tarawa beach scene recalls a Marine who dies in battle while determined to return to his outfit. A private, wounded and bloodied, insists on fighting on despite mortal injuries, embodying loyalty and sacrifice.
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Tarawa
Jesus
This Is the Big Show The Payoff for World Peace
A World War II era recruitment message asserts the cost of creating a peaceful world. The speaker promises sacrifice from soldiers and asks civilians to supply funds and support. It frames overseas battles as necessary to secure a safe future for children.
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G.I. Joe
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