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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1944
Page
1
James R. J. Eddy state director of vocations education will address the San Antonio industrial arts and vocational teachers at 8 a m Saturday in the St Anthony hotel.
South Texas servicemen listed as wounded or in action in World War II this week include several in the European and Mediterranean theaters. Names and next of kin shown include Clyde M. Allen of San Antonio, John L. Alford of Wadder, Merbert W. Cantey of Kingsville, Claudie Garner of Gonzales, Rafael Gonzales of Kebbrouville, Jack A. Gooden Jr of San Antonio, Arthur G. Hartman of San Antonio, Milton J. Landry of San Antonio, Henry E. Lehman of San Antonio, Ira F. Smith of Devine, Joseph P. Straten of San Antonio, Marvin D. Zieken of Gonzales, with respective wives or mothers named.
Washington notes advance toward the Philippines after MacArthur’s forces isolated the Rabaul fortress in the Admiralties. The push aims to cut sea and air links, trap large Japanese garrisons, and speed the drive to reconquer the Philippines and cripple Japan’s Southeast Asia empire.
Secretary Stimson announced a new army medical center will train blinded veterans from all services before discharge. The facility, directed by Col. Frederic Thorne at Valley Forge General Hospital, Phoenixville PA, is part of an accord among the army navy War Manpower Commission and the Veterans Administration. About 78 men have been identified so far.
The U S Army medical department announced a wide study of war wounds on both living and dead casualties to identify body areas most likely to be hit, evaluate potential armor for vulnerable spots, and improve wound treatment. Data will cover wound locations, missile types, terrain and weather, with emphasis on dead soldiers to refine existing records.
Major David E. Pece arrives back in town from two years in the China Burma India air service command. He carries a package he plans to trade to an Alaska bound traveler. He left the United States in March 1942 and wore heavy GI underwear as part of his kit. He earned the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during his Far East service.
A service member of the first air service command contingent arrived in India during World War II. He endured hazardous missions from May 17, 1942, to November 1, 1943, facing great risk to his safety. His wife, Margar et Bossherift, is living at their San Antonio home during his absence.
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