Medal of Honor Given for Tank Destruction in Philippines
Private First Class Dirk J. Vlug of Grand Rapids Michigan 32nd Infantry Division earned the Medal of Honor for single handedly knocking out five Japanese tanks with a rocket launcher on December 15 1944 near Limon Leyte Philippines. Eyewitness Sergeant James J. Madigan and Captain James K. Sullivan report Vlug moved ahead alone under heavy fire to destroy the tanks.
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Dirk J. Wlug
32Nd Infantry Division
Grand Rapids
Mich
Philippines
War Department
32Nd Division
Sixth Army
Leyte Gulf
24Th Infantry Division
Carrigara-Pinamapoan
Limon
Buna
Yamashita
James J. Madigan
East Oneta Street
Munising
Wing
Madigan
Ormoc
Vlug
James K. Sullivan
North Martel
Hollywood
Calif
Nip
Dirk J. Vlug
126Th Infantry
Ormoc Road
Leyte
Philippine Islands
Ramblers' Show Delights Audiences At Victory Stage
The Ramblers performed with precision and verve to standing applause, emceed by Cpl. Wolowitz. Shelly's subway bit nearly stole the show, and the cast's caliber promises capacity crowds for next week’s Shepparade at 8:30 p.m. on Monday and Tuesday.
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Ramblers
Cpl. Wolowitz
Shelly
Troops Parade As Flag Is Hoisted To Full Mast
Troops joined the review of Col. O. L. Rogers with Lt. Col. Edward A. Peterson as commandant. The 524th Band led by W/O Elmer R. Bruna played for the service and parade and had performed earlier at Wichita Falls Memorial Day services sponsored by the American Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Rogers
Edward A. Peterson
524Th
Elmer R. Bruna
Wichita Falls
American Legion
Warmin' changes squeeze on commercial fishing rewards
Veteran sportsmen accept higher prices for fishing rates as the thrill of landing a big fish keeps them paying. The article notes rewards remain high enough to assure boats remain available, while rising costs could deter casual anglers.
Off Duty Pleasures Divided Among Base and Wichita Falls
A Sheppard Field survey finds GIs split between on base recreation and off base activities in Wichita Falls. Pvt Ralph Guinn favors town skating and USO dances, while Pvt Steve Chrones enjoys pool and scenery at Lamar Street USO. Pvt Vern Ressler prefers on base cards, bridge and whist, citing travel fatigue after long training. Cpl Kenneth Rash enjoys town evenings and bowling, whereas Sgt John Harrington critiques field shows. Pvt Ralph Rensblay, with a girlfriend in Wichita Falls, visits her off hours. Pvt Joseph Litwinsky and comrades stay on base for pool ping pong and pinochle and attend I E and War Information Center events.
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Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Ralph E. Guinn
Squadron P
USO
Steve Chrones
P-4
Barracks
Lamar Street
Vern Ressler
Hawaii
Pvt. Ressler
Squadron O
Cpl
Kenneth S. Rash
Joseph Litwinsky
Remai
I & E Ofice
War Informatic Center
Army Commendation Ribbon Awarded to Lt Col Peterson
A directive from TTC Headquarters Scott Field states Lt Col Edna A Peterson earned the Army Commendation Ribbon for meritorious service. While at Sheppard Field she served as Commandant of Students and is scheduled to depart for Greensboro N C for an overseas assignment on May 31.
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TTC
Scott Field
Edna A. Peterson
Peterson
Sheppard Field
Greensboro
Elances Over Cow Tails Sparkling May Be Less Charming
A fragment suggests sayings about elances over cow tails and the paradox of sweetness versus Shredded Wheat, implying a humorous contrast about taste and brands.
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PFC
32Nd
1St Cavalry Division
Tabango Bay
Maple Lake
Minn
Pacific
New Guinea
Luzon
Ives
and Mirs
Isaac Vlug
Bristol Avenue
Northwest
Alice Faye Whitt
Post Engineers Office
Miss Whitt
Sta
Warmin
Bob Smith
Cpl. Rash
Sgt
John H. Harrington
Sively
Ralph T. Rensblay
Guardians of Victory
France
Mae
Dijon
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