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Shafter Press in Shafter, California

10 Jul 1991

Page 5

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Shafter Press

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Shafter, California, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1991

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5

Shafter veteran Joseph Banks recalls World War II trials

In an oral history from Shafter High School honors English, Joseph Banks recounts Christmas 1944 in France, the Belgian Bulge, and brutal German fighting. He details his induction at Fort MacArthur, training at Camp Roberts and Fort Ord, frontline foxholes, a deadly encounter with a captain, and his rise to staff sergeant before discharge. Banks credits faith with his survival and ongoing gratitude.

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Shafter Joseph Bill” Banks Mr. Banks Banks France Fort MacArthur Camp Roberts Fort Ord Fort George G. Mead L Owly Belgian Bulge Mangalore Boston Eto Liverpool England South Hampton English Channel Germany Leipsig Kennedy U.S New York South Pacific Camp Swift Texas Fort Swift
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Police Blotter Shafter July 1 to 7 Details

Indecent exposure reported at 526 Manuel Ave. A juvenile male exposed himself and a report was taken. Arrests: Ralph Anthony Elizalde, 37, at 327 Village for health and safety violation. David Nieto, 37, at 127 S Shafter for theft walking out with six pack. Burglary: 116 N Shafter, subject broke truck window. Jose Barrientos, 22, arrested. Bike thefts reported at 313 Central Ave and 135 S Valley. Vehicle vandalism at 620 Sunset, 650 Sunset, and 636 Sunset. Vehicle theft reported at 170 real.

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Manuel Ave Ralph Anthony Elizalde David Nieto S. Shafter N. Shafter Jose Barrientos Central Ave Burger Factory S. Valley
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