29 Mar 1945
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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1945
Page
1
A garbled OCR fragment lists many names and terms like Vander Beek Linn Decatur Indiana and Greer but lacks coherent events. It mentions transportation, a narrow gauge, religious references and a bascula type air church or Early Greek, leaving unclear actions or outcomes.
Private Dick van Kalkeren is reported wounded during action on Iwo Jima. The dispatch provides limited detail on the extent of injuries and current status, with no further names or unit affiliations confirmed in the accessible text.
PFC Charles P. Flietstra states that buildings in France are badly damaged though some areas remain usable. The report notes limited access, scarce shelter, and ongoing challenges for housing and operations amid the fighting environment.
Sully native Seaman First Class Guert J Van Sant son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Van Sant of Sully was listed among Towans aboard the carrier that took part in the famous February strike on Tokyo, Japan as reported by a Pacific staff writer.
Private Clifford De Bruyn is reported wounded in the neck during combat in Italy. Details from military dispatches indicate he sustained injuries in action and is receiving treatment. His unit and current status were unavailable in the fragmentary report.
A shortened OCR fragment notes a Wave Viola boot named in a responsible post assignment. Readable elements point to a filing or update about a role or duty within a post. Further context is incomplete.
A truncated wartime poem by Ralph Huisman Jr. sent to Mrs. Pady Snel ters for publication. It recalls victory and the end of war, asking for God’s help as shells fade and horrors cease, ending with a loving, Christian benediction from a son. The voice notes his effort in Europe and gratitude for family support.
PFC Hopkins Mitchel of Pella notes the 96th Signal Battalion received a citation for textile communications efforts in Burma from October 23, 1943, to August 31, 1944. The unit built and operated telephone, teletype, and radio installations along the Ledo Road under monsoon, disease, and enemy action, supporting Northern Burma operations.
Pvt Abe Goemaat writes from Germany in March 1945 thanking friends for Christmas cards and packages and birthday wishes. He notes continual deliveries despite delays and describes receiving German currency and sights as the war rages.
Crers, ree, ett parte of wa rewards for Suess tt eater far erowocmrg in tre felce. The note mentions wars vparsthe with unspecified parties and a formal recognition of service amid conflict. Local officials are not clearly named.
Lieutenant Lester Vander Wilt receives a third cluster to his Air Medal for his service against Allied ground targets near Mrs. Dena 1105 Lincolns in 1942. He is identified as formerly at Central College.
A Sully couple says PFC Delmar Shultz has recovered from frostbite and is back with his unit in Germany. The claim that he was sent home proved incorrect. he had been treated in February for frozen feet and has since returned to the Armored Infantry in Germany.
Seaman Carl Vander Ploeg earned high marks in the Navy V12 program at Pennsylvania College. He is listed with parents Mr and Mrs A Beerends residing in what appears to be a Piney, Iowa area, with a note of addresses and hometowns.
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