News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Long list of servicemen from Myrtle Point noted on furloughs promotions and transfers. Sgt Orvin C. Smith returns from Italy on 90 day leave. Pvt Raymond Cotton reports promotion to Pfc. Jack Eads advances to Cp1. Capt Chas Greybill and Aud Audrey Lundy Greybill transferred to Camp Rucker Alabama. Several others listed with promotions wounds and new postings including Lt Robert Belloni and Lt James Hoover. Pfc Forrest LaFlamme awarded Combat Infantryman badge for action in Italy. Lt Willard Esmay returns to Fort George Wright for convalescent care after serving as a transport pilot with the 9th Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrest LaFlamme
Roger O LaFlamme
Myrtle Point
Italy
10Th Mountaineer
Willard D Exsmay
Clyde R. Anderson
Fort George Wright
Wash
Aaf
9Th Air Force
Esmay
Late Sgt Austin D Bryant Remembered At Local Obituary
Sgt Austin D Bryant's death was reported from Luzon. Born at the Bryant ranch on King Creek near Bridge, he attended Bridge grade school Myrtle Point Marshfield and Roseburg High. He joined the army in August 1940 and served in the Philippines Guadalcanal and New Georgia campaigns. He was wounded on New Georgia and spent three months in New Zealand recovering from burns. He was son of Henry Bryant who died in Portland last fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin D Bryant
Luzon
Bryant
King Creek
Bridge
Myrtle Point
Marshfield
Roseburg
Army
Henry Bryant
Portland
Philippines
Pearl Harbor
Guadalcanal
New Georgia
New Zeland
U. S
Susan's death noted with surviving relatives listed
The notice lists surviving relatives including Mrs. Henry J and two others from Hood River and Waldport, a sister Roberta Bryant of Waldport, and three uncles J A Oscar and Perry Parrish of Myrtle Point as well as an aunt Myre Audrey D Arnes of Hawaii, reflecting the family details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan
Henry J
Edell
Hood River
Omonee Point
Roberta Bryant
Waldport
J. A
Oecar
Perry Parrish
Myrtle Point
Myre
Audrey D. Arnes
Hawaii
Returned Navy Man Recounts Battle Experiences
Coxswain Warren Wilson of Gridley California, a veteran of 14 major battles, recounts surviving a sinking near Leyte. Picked up by a destroyer after 1 hour 25 minutes in the water, he later served at Palau Guam and the Marshalls. He bears the Purple Heart and Presidential Unit Citation and recalls many Pacific theatre actions. His wife Dorothy Jane Carpenter Wilson awaits in Gridley while he is stationed in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coxswain
Warren Wilson
Oroville
Cal
Gridley
W. T. Wilson
Coxswain Wilson
Enlisment
Orowths
U. S
Leyte
Palau Islands
Palau
Guam
Marshalle
Wilsom
Wilson
Wison
Santa Cruz
Midway
Guadalcanal
Coral Sia
Sav. Island
Espiritu Santo
Russell Islinds
Wake
Marcus Islands
Saipan
Tinian
Morotai
Philippines
Wisaon
States
Wilson Home
Dorothy Jane Carpenter Wilson
Howard Barkley
San Francisco
Moving To Salem For Health Reasons
Mr and Mrs C M Graham, who arrived last June and purchased property near Remote, plan to return to Salem in a few days due to Mrs Graham’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C M_ Graham
Salem
Lee Zinn Writes Of China Sea Naval Battles
Lee Zinn, a seaman first class in a naval task force, reports January actions in the Philippine and South China Sea area. He describes hits on Formosa and bases near Hong Kong, one aerial duel with four downed Japanese planes, and promises future general updates under security rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
B’ Zinn
Lee Zinn
Fitrat
Philippine
South China Sea
Formosa
Liason
China Sea
Hong Kong
Cameron Bay
Honor Roll Names From Union High School
Union High School announces honor roll students for the past six weeks. Juniors Harold Ray and Walter Smith lead a list including Mary Ann Cooper Pamela Evans Pat Guerin Alma Thomas Glenda Lathe Hazel Oberman Elizabeth Pearson and Alma Thomas among others.
Freshmen Names Listed for School Groups
Freshmen students include Jack Anderson Ed dy Ellis Frank Hoffman Gilbert Kirkman Harry Summers Irene Bannick Louise Epperson Geraldine Ginn Nancy Hee Kincheloe Janice Jerry Lela Fay Linn Carlyas Lucas Eva Maill Twyla Royer Ruth Sumertin Betty Tama Shirley Train for upcoming activities and class roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Anderson
Eddy Ellis
Frank Hoffman
Gilbert Kirkman
Harry Summers
Irene Bannick
Louise Epperson
Geraldine Ginn
Nancy Hee Kincheloe
Janice Jerry
Lela Fay Linn
Carlyas Lucas
Eva Ma«ill
Twyla Royer
Ruth Sumertin
Betty Tama
Shirley Train
For 841 E Log scale books price list
The Herald Presa reports a sale listing 841 E items priced at 380 each. This brief notice notes unit costs and catalog references for potential buyers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
le Slee
Dey Farjeegh
Orvin C. Smith
Ruby Cotton
Pvt
Raymond Cotton
Pfc
Jack Eads
Elvin Eads
Jack
Filippines
Camp Rucker
Chas. Greybill
Audrey Lundy
Enterprine
Alabama
Ft. Jackson
South Carolina
Texas
A K. Bruhn
Gainsville
Della Belloni
Robert Bellon
MacArthur
Bob
Orts Zinn
Theoime
B Zina
Naval Air Corps
Cam
Philippine Ares
Alden. Ormerly
Myrthith Oan
Simpson
Germany
North Carolina
Deyoe
E. Vo Stauson
Stauson
Sam
Camp Farragut
Ida
Naval Depot
San Pedro
Calif
Iwo Jima Island
Dean Epperson
Iwo Jima
R A _ Epperson
Dean
Ted Syt Eerl Hoover
Army Air Force
Marshall Islands
Islands
7Th Air Force
Caroyn Barklow
Ocvallie
Tnes
Jensie Hoover
Deter Mra
Clarence Kelley
Cooperbridge
Purple Heart
Cpl
Byron Bell
W. L. Bell
Battle of
Palaus
Milton L. Bell
France
Cpl. Figte O. Hazelton
Iran
Engineers
Maint. Co
Birdie Hazelton
Jessie Hoover
Dora Route
Set
James Hoover
Jas Hoover
Central Post Directory
APO
New York
Emma Jean Guerin
Fort Klamath
Harry
England
Herald
Geta
Sgt
Austin Bryant
Honor Rall
Union High School
TIRE
Teterhone
Coquille Aerie
Grange Hall
Park Avenue
Fou Rowece
Primrose House
Crea
Rin
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