Casualties Honor Red Raider Bronze Star Holder in Action
Sir George H. O'Brien Jr a 25 year old 8 waist gunner and B 24 Liberator crew member was killed in action over Formosa on April 15 per a war department report via his widow Mrs Dora Deane Dement O'Brien. Survivors include his parents Mr and Mrs George YL O'Brien of 36 East Guenther shed and sister Mrs John Edward Jersly of Fort Worth. A Brackenridge High School 1939 graduate and former president of the Zeta Gamma fraternity he earned a Bronze Star for combat exposure from October 194 to January 11. Nearby casualty notes list Navy and Army dead and wounded from San Antonio and vicinity across European and Pacific theaters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. O'Brien Jr
Formosa
War Department
Dora Deane Dement O'Brien
Florida Arreet
O'Brien
George YL. O'Brien
East Guenther Shed
John Edward Jersly
Forth Worth
Philippines
Brackenridge High School
Texas
Navy
Army
Office of War Information
San Antonio
Roland Paul Datsman
Moe Walter Leo Datuman
Harlingen
Fdwall Caxi
Sat Cruz Salazar
Carmien Pineda
Yonkurn
Pacific Regions
Margarite Caryanco
Jose Alcantara
Enjenly Alcantara
Mary
Ange Aleitientara
Ashertom
Germany
Ali Vin Schroeder Jr
East White Avenue
Formar Dent
Harlandatey High School
John Chin Ter
Pershing Avenue
Kenneth G. Gold
West
King's Highway
Seaman Pirst Glass
Richard Hoo
South Waelfle
Gloria Enelte
Richard Jr Jive
North Pores Street
Coast Guardsman
Caylee. Ri
War Heroes and Relations Named Among 1945 Veterans
A list of soldiers and relatives appears, noting service in European regions and the Pacific theater. Individuals named include Staff Sgt. Lawrence W. Floyd, Sgt. Harold N. Gilbert, Second Lt. Gerald W. Sparks, Pvt. Gabriel Miretes, and Pvt. Patrick J. O'Reilly among others, with addresses in San Antonio and surrounding areas. One entry cites Patrick J. O'Reilly serving with the Thire Mating division on Iwo Jima, having worked at Brunswick shipyards before enlisting in January 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregoris A
Carrasco
Moore
Pyl
Allen W. Tast
Willies Haug
Kendalis
Fic
Frank J. Mynar
Frances Annie Mynar
Caldswell
Salvador Peimbert
Leonard
Peimbert Bel. Blo
Richard T. Smith
Clara Belle Stith
Brownsville
Pie
Sebeth E. Thornton
Aliee L
Natl
R. Rangel
Josefing R. Rangel
Morales Street
San Antonio
Gerald WH. Sparks
Tia FB. Sparks
Corpus Obvisti
Germany
Clarence F. Ackermann
Ida F. Ackermann
Robert TR. Harrell
Hirchemac Warrell
Wild+ wood delve
West
Gabriel Miretes
Andrea S. Miretes
Falfirring
Thire Mating Divison
Marines
Anunswick
Stark Hospital
Charleston
D. C
Steff
Joseph L. Freeman
Denver Bulevard
Gerald C. Dodd
South Cherry Street
Naval Air Station
Kaneohe
Hawaii
Robert B.nobris
West EY Prida Drive
Westover Field
Mass
August H. Digi
East Ridgewood Court
Robert Barker McDowall
Tabor Street
Hanmerar Base
Fresixo
Calif
James K Harper
Rosewood Avenue
Jose A. Ramirez
Dato Haulevard
Mer Closkey Hospital
Pvt
Seymour
Villastrina
Glennavetie
Merchert
Philippine Islands
Frank A. Madina
Leona Street
Italy
Avereas
A& Conk and
Baker
Hal Springs Ark
Isech
Walter Crrlach
Hal Wells Boulevard
Pacific
Smaller War Plants Seek Help for Small Firms
SWPC district loan agent Victor H. Houston said on Saturday that the government will aid smaller business plants during the war by extending current credits, making new loans, and assisting in purchasing surplus property to support war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japie
War Plants Corporation
Victor H. Houstoin
SWPC
Wright Elected President Of San Antonio Ministers Group
Dr. Thomas H. Wright, renter of St Mark's Episcopal Church, is elected president of the San Antonio Ministers association to take office June 1, succeeding Rev. Edward N. Porterfield of First Evangelical. New officers include Rev. Arthur B. Rutledge as vice president, Rev. J. Russell Grown as secretary, and Rev. O. H. Morris as treasurer, representing a mix of Protestant and Jewish clergy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Wright
BL. Mark's Episcopal Church
San Antonio Ministers’ Association
Jime 1
Eoward N. Porterfield
First Evangelical Church
Arthur B. Rutledge
Central Baptist Church
J. Russell Grown
Palm Heights Methodist Church
O. H. Morris
Woodlawn Christlar Church
Tvensrurer
Flying Coffin Dangerous Rocket
Guam May 19. An INS report describes Japan's new flying cuttin weapon a guided rocket launched from a mother plane at about 600 feet toward an American destroyer off Okinawa. Seaman Andrew Chancellor recalls the blast as five inch guns opened fire. the silver twin tailed missile vanished near the destroyer after a dramatic strike and a high speed pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sol
Drs
Guam
INS
Japan
Seut
Uri Andrew Chancellor
Okinawa
Chancellor
Chancelor
Ulere Way
Whitch
Haven
Abe Actos Miesup
Dap
Dratroyer
Lve
Ghanerline
Oye Shyirp
Itheif
Brooks Funeral Services Held for Elwin Brooks
Funeral services for Elwin Brooks, 1 4 ranchman of 2202 Glover Street, who died in a hospital Friday, were held Saturday at 2 pm in Porter Lote Ing chancel with Rev. Sherwood Davis officiating and interment at Mission Burial Park. Survivors include widow Beulah Brooks Kenedy a daughter Mrs. George McKinney Coosa Creek a son Ed Brooks a mother Mrs. Luin Brooks San Antonio a brother Gip KE Brooks San Antonio a sister Miss Neva Brooks San Antonio and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elwin Brooks
Glover Street
Porter Lote Ing
Sherwood Davis
Mission Burial Park
Houston
Gregor A. F
A. M
American Legion
Kamey City
Beulah Brooks
Kenedy
Mra
George McKinney
Coosa Creek
Ed Brooks
Raw
The
Boutt Pacifle
Luin Brooks
San Antone
Gip KE. Brooks
San Antonin
Neva Brooks
San
Army and Navy Servicemen Listed in Italy and Europe Promotions
A long list of local servicemen with promotions, awards, and overseas service across Europe and the Pacific. Key names include Khaki Facts Agk Frank Yunmuzzl promoted to staff sergeant in Italy after 24 missions and Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal. Cpl. Ascene cion Mungla recovering from frostbite in Colorado. numerous others in Italy, France, Germany, and the Pacific, with campaigns from Normandy to Leyte and Rhine crossings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Yunmuzzl
Yunnuzzl
Charlee Road
Fort San Houston
Liberator
Italy
Army
Tech High Achoal
Colorado
Cpl
Ascenecion Mungla
Stratterd Cout
France
Cpl. Lasnick, Dempsey
Katherine Dempsey
Petk Avenue
3 Quartermaster Truck Company
Europe
Normandy
Germany
Petr J. Lussy
Stockdale
Coast Guardsman
Ray Johnson
Cooper Heads Red Cross in Loxar County Meeting
Cooper elected general chairman for the next year of the Loxar county chapter American Red Cross at the annual meeting of directors Thursday. He is a Beologist by occupation and active in Rotary and church circles. Also noted are military entries including First Lieutenant Leonard V. Fuentes and Second Lieutenants Josipia Murphy Raigh Watson Simon P Vistubs and James Mowery with service stars and assignments in Italy and the Mediterranean air transport service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxar County
American Red Cross
Cooper
Rotary Chil
Groos National Saux
Leonard V. Fuentes
San Antonio
Josipia E. Murphy
Talligood Avenue
Mediterranean Air Transport Service
Iely
Italy
Raigh J. Watson
Millerl
Simon P Vistubs
Belmont Street
James Mowery
Bauslo Street
OPA Permits Deposit Fee For Hangers
Dry cleaning establishments may charge a deposit up to two cents per hanger due to hanger shortages. The allowance applies if the shop had charged in March 1942 or obtained OPA permission since August 1, 1944. Prior to April 1, 1944, cleaners could levy a deposit up to one cent per hanger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton George Eh
OPA
Aspril
Randolph Officer On Inactive List
Captain John C Hayes son of Mrs ALM Mayes Fort Worth became the first officer to revert to inactive status through the paint system release at Randolph field. A pilot and veteran of transport duty in Alaska and the Aleutians, Hayes completed his service Friday at the Fort Sam Houston separation center. He previously served as maintenance officer and technical inspector at Randolph field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John ¢. Hayes
Alm. Mayes
Fort Worth
Randolph Field
Alaska
Aleutians
Hayes
Fort Sam ‘Houston
Also Mentioned on This Page
Red Raider
Red Raiders
Oleetratveis
Alvats
Serentus
Tench
Essa Gallagher
E. Caran
Bait Antomoy Tex
George H. O'Brien
Farimosa
KODA
FOX
Alamo Plaza
Broadway
Bell
McAsant
Pic
Patrick J. O'Reilly
M. J. O'Reilly
Neff Avenue
Iwo Jima
Ak Anhugzt
Mung
Sempsey, Ey
LYSSY
Enea Danson
Trauente
OF Ries
Awe Rosser
Wright
Weny
Brooks
Louis Granato
Rose Granta
North Comat Street
Raymond D. Gamel
Giena Avenue
Berna
Rhine
Wendell H. Drefie
Alana
Charles Wy Pontlavel
Af Crockett
Hin Ka
Beyhing Isle
Harold L. Osborn
Graghy Street
Roberto
Moras
North
Sin Marcos Street
Bastogne
Belgium
Mertin Ronegel
Lovett Avenue
Bio
Wright Cg, Hodge
Serrala
Charles D. Ward
James B. Baker
Philippine Liberation Predal
Leyte
Logan
John T. Keene
West Hillitache Avenue
Maxwellfield
Ala
Camp Hood
Frederick Bristol
West Tull
Woor Avenue
Great Lakes Naval Center
Charles B. Jackson
West Harding Boulevard
CG. Meniel Jr
Barvlinat Pate
Milton Russell Jr
Route 4
Fork Tewis
Wash
Bel
Irvin Tabler
Artore
Arrientes
Concha Street
Danan Canal Department
Andrea P.hernandez
Guadalupe Street
Avaiter
Sane Unite
Augustin B. Ramon
St. Francis Street
Joe CG. Gotozules
Union
Sothern
Clarence A. E. Jentich
New Brauntets
Sollin
Viniteno
Thay
Alamo Farm Machinery CO
Myera
Syster
Myers
Flores ST
Fahin
Red Cross
Tersche) Cooper
Herschel Cooper
Randolph
Transit Company
Parsennal Department
SAN Antonio Transit Company
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