Private Roy Van Vark Goes Westward with Army
Pvt Roy Van Vark, son of Mr Hiam J Van Vark, is shown at Camp Lee Virginia with a Chinese friend. He has been shipped to California as his wife Mrs Roy Van Vark remains with her parents near Otley. Roy’s wife had moved to California but has returned as he was sent overseas.
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Pvt
Roy van Vark
Pacific Area
Bro
Vark
Hiam J. van Vark
Camp Lee, Virginia
Californi
van V
Virginiark
Roy
Otley
Roy West
Loren ce Hartgraves Has No Fault To Find With The Philippines
Hartgraves writes from the Philippines describing rainy season heat, friendly Filipinos, and improved camp conditions with 15 tents. He notes groceries and cigarettes, outdoor GI movies, absence of malaria mosquitoes, and better food compared with New Guinea. He mentions friends, home meals, and adjusted appetite as war moves on.
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Ippines
Vander Zyl
Earl
New Guinea
Ruy
John Lindross
Letters from the Front: Lorence Sends News from APO 72
A soldier describes life in a wartime bivouac with three Tawans sleeping nearby and others in adjacent tents. He promises to write every other day from their area, asks for Cateau and Helen’s address, and sends greetings to Dad and Le Roy. He notes the new APO 72 for better mail service and mentions Lorence’s address via his parents.
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Pardin
Garvey
Booneeps
Cateau
Helen
Dad
LeRoy
Lorence P. S
Loren
Lt Fred Heerema Wounded on Western Front in WW II
Mrs Peter Heerema reports Lt Fred Heerema was wounded on December 12 with the Third Army infantry. The wound was not serious and he earned the Purple Heart. He sent the medal to his wife, who teaches in Maxwell Iowa public schools. He later returned to Rest Camp on January 15 with the wound healing.
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Peter Heerema
Fred Heerema
Iinbat
Fred Se
Maxwell
Iowa
Halterman
Central College
Heereman
Peter
Captain Schroeder Stationed at Camp Livingston Louisiana
A misprint appeared to place Captain M. C. Schroeder at Camp Livingston Virginia, but the correct address is Camp Livingston Louisiana Station Hospital. The error was accidental and regrettable, with the reporter and editor acknowledging the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
M. C. Schroeder
Camp. Livingston, Louisiana
Louisia
Virginia
Camp Livingston
Aptain Schroeder
M. Schroeder
M.C
Station Hospital
Canamp Livingston
Louisi
Soldier Names and Assignments Across Wartime Posts
A list of service members and their postings appears, including E Robus Ph.M at San Bruno and Elmer J De Winter at Camp Pinedale Fresno, with others stationed at Knoxville Veterans Hospital Iowa Boca Chica Florida New Orleans and Great Lakes. The fragment also mentions Hingham Massachusetts and Southampton Long Island among various units and ships.
Geurt Snetselaar Killed Aiding Wounded in France
Mr and Mrs Ben Snetselaar of Prairie City received a War Department telegraph notice on Thursday confirming Geurt Snetselaar was killed while aiding wounded in France. He served as assistant to the captain and was wounded earlier in Brest during the Normandy campaign where he earned the Purple Heart.
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Geurt Snetselaar
France
Ben Snetselaar
Rairie City
The
War Department
Clain
Brest
Normandy
Henry M Swank Serves On A Ship In The Pacific Ocean
Henry Morris Swank, son of Mrs Dora nk of Sully and late Henry Swank, served aboard a Navy ship in the Pacific. He joined on D Day June 6 1944, trained at Great Lakes, had a home leave in August, studied at Camp Perry and Pre-Comm in Seattle before overseas duty. He is survived by two sisters Jennie Van Weelden of Lynnville and Agnes Brink of Billings Montana.
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Pella
Henry Swank
Yen
Henry
Navy
Great Lakes
Camp Perry
Seattle
Washington
Jennie
Anie van Weelden
Lynnville
Agnes
Wagaman Reports Conditions in Reborn France
Lt Huck Wagaman describes in a December 13 1944 letter from France how civilians face poverty and fuel shortages yet maintain a resilient spirit. He notes French wit and the phrase c est la guerre as they cope with hardship. He was a Central College graduate and popular athlete.
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Huck) Wagaman
France
William G. Wing
Warner Hf
Wagaman
Central Colleges
Warner
Huck
France rebirth under occupation ends and France rebuilds
In a wartime update, a correspondent describes France's rebirth after German occupation. Cities show repairs, workers hammer through ruins, and French morale rises with American support as peasants and townspeople rebuild amid shortages. The piece nods to patience, resilience, and shared hope for a peaceful future.
Private Hubert H. Koder Awarded Philippines Liberation Ribbon
Private Hubert H. Koder of Vella Iowa has been awarded the Philippines Liberation Ribbon. The notice confirms the decoration for his service during World War II.
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Pvt
Hubert H. Koder
Philippines Liberation Ribbon
Hubert HW. Keder
Vella
Lowa
Om Hor
Aowell Krew Fy
Menning Recalls German Prison Camp Coaching
LT Bob Menning recounts coaching school experiences in a German prison camp. A letter from October details thoughts and hopes from Rob Menning about players, All-Americans, and returning home later that year.
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Bob Menning
Pella National Bank
Robert
Rob) Menninse
Chuck de Witd
B. Coot
Hime Sehouk
Col Young Praises Iowa State Guard For Service
Col C P Young of the Seventh Service Command lauds the Iowa State Guard for three years of patriotic service. He calls for recruits and pledges U S Army support to maintain the guard’s fine order and reputation. He stresses the guard’s role in internal security and readiness for future emergencies.
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War Departments
Courtney
State Guard
Young
Colonel Young
Seventh Service Command
United States” Army
Gratitude Expressed for Christmas Gifts from PFC Van Weelden
PFC A Van Weelden thanks friends and relatives for thoughtful Christmas cards and gifts. He expresses appreciation for the kindness received and conveys heartfelt gratitude from somewhere in Italy.
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PFC
A. van Weelden
Stop Look Listen At Intersections Heads Up Pedestrians
Stop and look at intersections when crossing streets. The warning urges pedestrians to pause, observe signals, and listen for traffic. The notice notes that signals may be misaligned or unclear at street corners, urging caution and careful crossing.
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Pedestrian
Vander Leest Receives Bronze Star for Meritorious Service
Mr and Mrs John Vander Leest learn their son Staff Sergeant Gerald Leo Vander Leest earned the Bronze Star with eight others of the 125 Cavalry Reconnaissance Squadron for meritorious service in operations against the enemy from 1 1911 to 26 1944. S/Sgt Gerald L Vander Leest is with the Ninth Army under Lt General Simpson.
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John Vander Leest
Gerald Leo Vander
The Safety Man Warns Pedestrians At Intersections
The Safety Man Fred Braun warns that dangerous steps by pedestrians begin as they leave curbs. Thousands cross diagonally and walk from behind parked cars in the middle of blocks. He urges taking extra minutes to stop at intersections before crossing.
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Ditional
Fred Braun
Quote on war dogs and little dogs fighting over scraps
A reflective line suggests outcomes improve if large belligerents reduce their forces, leaving smaller combatants with fewer conflicts to contest. The remark frames war as a competition where diminishing grand strategy lessens petty strife among minor actors.
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Lorence Hartgraves
Philippines
Co Hartgraves
Elmer Hartgraves
Dan
Mond E. Robus Ph.m
Chem
San Bruno
Calif
Pfe
Elmer J. de Winter
Sig. Hq. Co
A.W.S
XVI Fighter Command
Camp Pinedale
Fresno
Germont Bus Veterans Hospital
Knoxville, Iowa
Naas Boca Chica
Florida
Franklin A. Vi
US Naval Air Station
New Orleans
Raymond E. Hagen
San
Oliceco
California
Henry J. Vander
Dexter Schakel
L. Scott Field, MI
Robert FP
Terpstra A/S Co
USNTC
Illinois
Aire J. Lynhorst
U.S. Naval Ammunition Depot
U.S. Naval
Hingham, Mass
James Wittenburg
Southhampton
Long Island
Geurt
Henry M. Swank
Pacific Ocean
Henry Morris Swank
Dorank
Sully
Hitler
Witc
Middle West
Heti
J. D. Braafkart
Fantry
Bui
Rader
Mess John Roeder
Hus
eLaf
Diez Hoder
Rd St. South
Newt and
Tees
Branfhart
Navy Air Force
Key West
David
Gidol
Good
Cathard
FE David Braathart
Boca Chien
Col
C. P. Young
Iowa State Guard
Gerald Vander Leest
Bronze Star
G. Vander Leest
Coast Guard
Jimmie Haynes
Co Gurrdamas
Cou
G. I
Coast Guard Academy
Seaman
Manhattan Beach
N. Y
Comdr
Jack Dempsey
U.S. Coast Guard
317 Post Office
Omaha, Neb
Tam
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