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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1945
Page
5
Peter Jacobs writes from Camp Croft South Carolina thanking the local Chamber of Commerce for an induction kit. He notes warm weather a rifle range schedule two weeks away and urges townspeople to keep faith as many leave for service.
M Sgt Nelson H Swets returned to his family in the 171st Street area on March 22 after departing the U S on November 20 1941 as part of the first convoy to reach Australia The voyage shifted from the Philippines after Pearl Harbor He served in the Fifth Air Force Service Command later Far East Air Service Command and led the records section at adjutant general headquarters. his 24th birthday in November marked three years since embarkation.
Malaria claims end of combat days for Cpl. Raymond H. Cook after 27 months overseas with Gen. Clark's 5th Army in Africa Sicily Salerno and Anzio. He will return to Miami on April 9th while recovering from malaria and a disorder. T/S highlight Swets long service and Thelma Switzer marriage in Brisbane amid transfers to Dutch New Guinea and prior duty in the Philippines. T/S also salute T/5 Art B Schaap serving 15 months in Europe with Air Service Command Supply Wing and commendations for logistics work under difficult conditions.
Garritt Hartkoorn is joined by Henrietta Swets, John Swets, Jacob Hartkoorn, and Gertrude Hartkoorn during a family gathering. The visit centers on kin and shared memories as relatives meet.
Peter H. Boer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Boer of 160 Cottage Grove Ave, graduates from an intensive basic engineering training program at Great Lakes Naval Training Center Service School. He was chosen for specialized training on the basis of exemplary performance.
Graduates from twenty specialized courses at the Ser vice Schools move to sea shore stations or advanced schools. John Van Noort, husband of Jeanne M. Van Noort, is in initial Naval indoctrination at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois. Upon completion he will receive a period of leave. Mrs Fred Klage of Dalton hosted her card club last Thursday evening.
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