Chaplain Harold Schut earns Bronze Star in Manila campaign
AP report notes Captain Harold Schut of the 87th Infantry wins the Bronze Star for heroic action in Manila. He organized a relief party to recover bodies under fire, having served in New Caledonia Guadalcanal and Bougainville. He is from Pella Iowa. his family ties include wife Mrs. Klein R Schut and mother Mrs Bertha Schut.
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Manila
Philippine
Chaplain Schut
Klein) R. Schut
Kington Street
Schut
New Caledonia
Guadalcanal
Bougainville
Solomons
Bertha Schut
Franklin Street
Pella
Brothe Wilbert
U. S. Marines
SGT JOHN VANDER PLOEG WOUNDED TWICE IN PACIFIC FIGHTING
Sergeant John R. Vander Ploeg of Pella Iowa is a veteran of two of the bitterest infantry battles in the Pacific. He was wounded in the Bougainville Hill 700 action and again in another major island battle, according to a War Department release from Washington.
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Sir. van der Moeg
Nick Vander Ploeg
Washington Street
Pella
United States
Letterman General Hospital
San Francisco
California
Manila
Iner City
Vander Ploeg
Central College
Army
Infantry
Camp Roberts
Solomons
Bougainville
Luzon
Philippine Commonwealth
Central
Sgt
John Vander Ploeg
Pacific
War Dept. Bureau of Public Relations
Washington, D. C
John R. Vander Ploeg
Iowa
SGT JACK SIXSMITH DISCHARGED TO MAKE CALIFORNIA HOME
Sergeant Jack Sixsmith was discharged at Jefferson Barracks Missouri on June 1. He served since 1911 with the 1st Engineers and earned the Silver Star for bravery at the Italian beachhead and will receive the Croix de Guerre with his unit for Normandy. He plans to move to La Jolla California with his wife Bette Lankelma Smith.
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Jack
Italy
1St Engineers
Omaha
Normandy
Army
England
North Africa
Malynce
HB. Sixsmith
Des Moines
Fr Tamkelma
Nes Lankelma
Bette Lankelma Smith
Bette
la Jolla
California
Letter confirms death of Albert Breuklander in WWII jeep accident
Mrs. C. C. Breuklander received an official note from HQ stating her son Albert Breuklander died March 5 1945 in Manila Philippines when an enemy dud exploded as he rode in a jeep. He was buried the next day in a U S Army cemetery. A memorial service was held by a chaplain. The letter offers heartfelt sympathy and honors his service in the liberation efforts during WWII.
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GHQ
APO
Breuklander
Albert
Manila
Philippine Islands
United States Army
Phine Islands
Don Van Houweling citizens his assignment at Fort Benning
Don Van Houweling an army officer and veterinarian stationed at Fort Benning Georgia writes to the Chronicle about his duty with the Quartermaster Market Center in Columbus and his active inspection and administrative work. He travels within the command and expresses satisfaction with the post. His wife and son have been with him since December and he remains a loyal Chronicle reader.
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Don van Houweling
FT. Benning, GA
The
Chronicle
Tam
Fort Benning
Columbus
Georgia
Pella
Chaplain Helps Soldier Find Fight Faith On Duty
Chaplain Raymond R. Van Heukelom reports a doughboy near death anxiety found resolve through a biblical reframe. He learns killing in war is not murder but duty to free millions from oppression, aligning obedience to God with military service. Van Heukelom, born in Iowa, is a Calvin Theological Seminary graduate with a Master of Theology.
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Kington
D. C
van Heukelom
General Commission On Army and Navy Chaplains
Washington, D. C
van Heuk
France
Chaplain van Heukelem
Mahaska County
Iowa
Pella
Central University of Iowa
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Michigan
Calvin Semiary
Grand Rapids
Town Crier musings shine at square sunning June morning
A playful town diary from June 13 recalls warm, sunny hours at the southeast corner of the square. Names like Henry Vande Voort and J. F. Johnson appear amid light snippets of daily life, shoes, hats, and a gentle nod to routines and neighbors.
SGT Elmer Gysen’s Wartime Letters From England 1944 1945
Sergeant Elmer Gysen describes bombing and rocket fire in England during 1944 1945 as he serves with the Army’s 84th Infantry Division and later the 290th Ordnance Battalion. He recounts Radar work on P 51s, uncertain homeward prospects, and a fast boat passage, addressing his parents in California.
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Reformed Church of America
Community Reformed Church
Corinth
Michigan
84Th Infantry Division
Camp Howze
Texas
Camp Claiborne
Louisiana
290Th Ordnance Battalion
Elmer Gysen
England
Tonie
A. W.) Gysen
Bellflower
California
NURSES TRAINING IN COLORADO AT CAMP CARSON
2nd Lt Clara Vander Linden daughter of G L Vander Linden of Pella Iowa trains at Camp Carson Nurses Training center. Nurses receive Army clothes and basic training for Army Nurse Corps including gas chamber, aerial attack protection, and field drill. Major Dorothy Rhodenizer says the program strengthens nursing education for service. Her brother Cpl Marion D Vander Linden is serving in Europe.
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Camp Carson
Colo
Clara Vander Linden
G. L. Vander Linden
West First
Pella
Iowa
Army Nurse Corps
Dorothy Rhodenizer
Amy
Mahaska School of Nursing
Oskaloosa
Cpl
Marion D. Vander Linden
Europe
Soldier Addresses Pvt Marion J Vos 37689623
A soldier at Camp Wolters Texas writes a formal address to Pvt Marion J Vos 37689623 of 4th Platoon Company D 65th Battalion detailing muster roles and duties within military housing and training schedules.
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Marion J
Vos
Camp Wolters
Texas
Navy blimp chased D Day evac and Queen Mary sped away
A wartime letter recalls D Day evacuation by sea, noting a 100 mile off course detour due to subs, the Queen Mary’s speed at 35 to 40 knots, and heavy loads of 20 000 on board. The writer describes raids over Grimsby and the Humber, Duxford airfield, London furloughs, and training in Blackpool Kill Kee near Belfast. He mentions robot bombs, rocket strikes, and affection for family as he signs off from Rye.
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Navy
Stafford
Ajaxs Kiehth Fighters Command
Watford
382Nd
Ith
Grimsby
N. E
Humber
Duxford Airedrome
Cambridge
London
Red Cross
Scotland
Blackpool
North Ireland
Kill Keel
Belfast
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Pella National Bank
Raymond R. van Heukelom
Henry Vande Voort
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de Hoo
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Sis
Kth Air Force
R. R. van Heukelem
590Th Ordnance Battalion
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Lautenbach & Ver Dught
John Laaschuit
Rye
Pella, Iowa
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Charles Starett
Jane Frazee
Vera Vague
Tex Ritter
Mills Bros
Jane Withers
Paul Kelly
Dorothy Lamour
William Holden
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