Enlisted Men Urged to Apply for Pilot Training
The War Department announced that enlisted men including high school graduates may apply for aviation training. Aviation students receive the same training as aviation cadets and, upon graduation, are rated Staff Sergeant Pilot with $123.50 and potential for Warrant Officer. Applications should go through the aviation cadet board via first sergeants and squadrons assist in preparation and dispatch.
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War Department
M. E. Thompson
Cadet Board
Aviation Cadet Board
Sheppard Field
Fort Sill
Sheppard Field Hospital
Aviation
United States
Pay Squadron Squibs Ad Introduces Commanders
The 421st School Squadron presents Capt. Thomas G. Deane as squadron commander and Lt. Merle P. Stringer as personnel officer to acquaint readers with the unit and its leadership.
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421St
Thomas G. Deane
Merle P. Stringer
Birthday Cake Surprise For Pvt Charles Stephens In 311th Squadron
In a Morale Office surprise at Wichita Falls, Pvt Charles William Stephens, student of the 311th School Squadron, received a three tier cake sent by his Los Angeles parents. The cake arrived via a Wichita Falls baker and was delivered to Lt Benjamin Alperstein after Stephens was found in the 403rd and later transferred to the 311th. The presentation occurred at 2 pm with music, photographers, and cheering colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobale
Pvt
Charles William Stephens
Stephens
Los Angeles
Express
Wichita Falls
403Rd
Benjamin Alperstein
311Th
Tom Acosta
Captain Drane Leads 431st Squadron at Sheppard Field
The 431st gains veteran leadership with Captain Drane, 22 years service since enlisting April 24, 1914, and Lt. Merle Stringer rising from the ranks to second lieutenant. Furloughs for the 422nd Christmas were cancelled, morale remains high across the 421st and 422nd, and soldiers boast of toughness, shoe care, and even the dentists needed for a difficult tooth pull.
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Drane
Merle Stringer
Stringer
Air Corps
431St
Sheppard Field
Pvt
Roy Kline
Joseph Matukonis
Q M Detachment Social and Win Highlight Season Opener
The QM Detachment hosted a Wiener roast November 25 by the QM property office and commissary. Their team beat Hq Hq 11 9 in the season opener with Christ as top player. Grady Stevens is noted for a playful Cupid moment.
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Q. M
Christ
Grady Stevens
Cupid
76th Materiel Squadron Designated Custodian of Aircraft
The 76th Materiel Squadron of the 70th Air Base Group is named custodian of all aircraft in the group and will handle first echelon maintenance including engineering communications armament and engineering supply. Congratulations to Staff Sgt. Jack V. Norman and former Miss Jesse Rollans on their marriage last Saturday with Sgt. Paul Judy as best man and Rev. E. A. Hunter officiating at the bride’s relatives home.
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70Th Air Base Group
Jack V. Norman
Jesse Rollans
Paul Judy
E. A. Hunter
Hawaii
Medical Detachment Report Shows Hospital Readiness and Staff
Cadets announce the hospital is open and ready to care for patients. The message notes limited supplies and emphasizes teamwork including T. Sgt. Michael Kocarko ensuring ward medicine and Edgar Levin with Louis Piccen keeping wards operational. The effort includes Delpert St John Aubrey Rice and Air Corps cadets assisting in setting up operating rooms.
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G. I
Michael Kocarko
Louis Piccen
Edgar Levin
Pres. Delpert St. John
Aubrey Rice
Air Corps
Edgar Wilkinson
Paul Henrich
Defense Recreation Council adopts Keep em Dancing slogan
The Defense Recreation Council approves the Keep em Dancing slogan for a Saturday Boys Club dance at 8 pm on Broad Street. Over 125 Sheppardettes expected. 250 cadets tickets issued, with squadron cards required at the door. Two dances weekly planned, featuring conga contests and a new waltz arranged by Private Acosta.
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Defense Recreational Council
Tom Acosta
G. I. Shoe
Shufflin
Albert L. Lowe
Sheppardettes
Acosta
Sergeant Oversees Ward and 38 Civilians on Site
M. Sgt. Raymond Franklin will move between wards ensuring oversight of his 38 civilian employees. M. Sgt. Ted Gray manages communications to keep phones and correspondence functioning and prevent bounces.
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Raymond Franklin
Ted Gray
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Texacts
Set. N. . Carson
Ben Alperstein
Bill
Cadet
Charles LaGrossa
Ellis BE. Farr
Sgt
Richard W. Carrithers
Bebb’s Flowers
Indiana
John ¥. Calf
C. D
Thomas F. Murphy
EL. DD. Johnston
Pre. Abrams & Pvt. Scoggins
Morse E. Smith, C, O
S. Set
Donald W. Kerr
Schlitz Beer
New Coney Island
Majestic Theater
Kemp Hotel
Kemp
Council
Orchestra
Broad Street
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