Ex SF Officer Is Hero Of Gallant Pacific Battle
Lt John W Ray formerly at Sheppard Field died Dec 27 1944 in air combat six miles above Tokyo. He served as flight engineer on the B 29 Uncle Tom s Cabin which after a seven minute clash with 11 enemy fighters plunged into Tokyo Bay. The crew claimed six enemy planes down and two twin engine Irvings. Pilot Maj John E Krause is recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor and the rest for Silver Stars.
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John W. Ray
Shepnard Field
Tokyo
21St Bombardment
Seipan
Ray
Uncle Tom’s
Tony
Tokyo Bay
John E. Krause
Richland Center
Wis
Dallas
Texas
Tech
Sheppard Field
316 TSS
Chameleon Field
Denver
Basics May Apply For Permanent Post Detail
If you have sixty days of training you are eligible to apply for permanent detail. Detail men may be assigned to various departments on the field based on skills and needs. Applications go through your first sergeant or detail clerk who advise on available positions. An interview by post detail officer Captain Patterson will determine final placement.
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Patterson
Colonel Wykert Lays Cast In Hasty Heart at Sheppard Field
Lt Col Lelane congratulates the Hasty Heart cast at Sheppard Field noting exceptional local presentation. Wykert, assistant to the director of supply and maintenance, praises the production as among the best in 20 months in Wichita Falls.
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Sheppard Field
Lelane
Wykert
Wichita Falls
Royal Air Force Band
Seventh War Loan Offensive Continues at Sheppard Field
Civilian personnel report strong victory sales across departments as rest improves morale. Training chair Eleanor Wender notes 100 percent participation with high class A reserve pay. War Bond activity in Supply and Maintenance shows 3 percent with 11.18 percent deductions and cash purchases near 3935 dollars. 2618th AAF BU, now in 3706th, records 100 percent participation with 9 percent salaries reserved. Squadron P leads with 84 percent Bond allotments followed by R at 82 and D at 78, while other squadrons show varying allotment rates.
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Sheppard Field
Treasury Department
Eleanor Wender
Betty Nebrig
2618Th
AAF BU
3706Th
Jin
3706Th Aaf
Pisa
Basio
Satterfield And O'Dell To Be Decorated
S. Sgt. Walter B. Satterfield of Shreveport Louisiana and S. Sgt. Billy W. O'Dell of Denton Texas will receive Air Medals from Col E A Lohman at the Command Parade at post headquarters. Satterfield earned his medal for meritorious achievement during bombardment missions over enemy occupied territory amid danger from enemy ships or fighter fire. O'Dell earned his medal for sustained operational flight in the Southwest Pacific where hostile contact was probable. Maj R R Mariner will read the notice at the ceremony.
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E. A. Lohman
Walter B. Satterfield
Shreveport
Billy W. O'Dell
Denton
Texas
Southwest Pacific
Nue
Maj
R. R. Mariner
Legion of Merit Awarded General J. E. Chaney
Major General James E. Chaney former commanding general of Sheppard Field received the Legion of Merit for his role as chief of the American delegation in the Anglo American mission. From September to November 1944 he helped settle the reoccupation of an undisclosed island and fostered good will between the United States and the island nation. Chaney later commanded on Iwo Jima.
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Texacts
James E. Chaney
Sheppard Field
Legion of Merit
United States
Chaney
Iwo Jima Island
New VD Exhibit Opens in Building 243 at Sheppard Field
A venereal disease control exhibit titled Take a Chance opens in building 243 for the men at Sheppard Field. The display includes signs posters and photographs showing diseases in their three stages and warning posters about pickups and the dangers to healthy youth.
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Sheppard Field
Witsell Named Acting Director of Training and Operations
Lt. Col. Benjamin F. Witsell was appointed acting director of training and operations at Sheppard Field under Training Command Memorandum 203A. He replaces Col. Edward L. N. Glass, who becomes Director of Basic Training, while Ernest Groh becomes assistant Director of Basic Training. Maj. Howard P. Olsen is named assistant Director of Training and Operations.
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Benjamin F. Witsell
Sheppard Field
Witsell
Edward L. N. Glass
Ernest Groh
Howard P. Olsen
2618Th
AAFBU
Drakee
Army Red Hot Ideas Program Rewards GIs In AAF
G I with ideas may gain furloughs promotions or commendations through the AAF Suggestion Program. Since start ten thousand ideas have yielded savings over 25 million dollars with civilians receiving 353 thousand in cash. A committee headed by Col. Harry Kirsner reviews submissions. five civilians win cash prizes and one soldier is up for promotion. Fifty suggestion boxes exist on base with blanks ready for filing. Bryan Jones urges soldiers to participate and Civilian Personnel 1107 offers wording help.
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G. I’s
AAI
AAF
Civillian
Harry Kirsner
Maj
Wells Littlefield
W. C. Day
Paul Currie
Bryan Jones
Mr. Jones
Uncle Sam
New School At Sheppard Field Under AACS Command
The 78th AAF base unit will host most administration for a six week school tied to the 78th AACS with the 3706th base unit handling training. About 120 students per class will be officers and enlisted personnel chosen by the AACS commander. Maj. C. E. Larson arrives from RAF HQ to organize and accelerate activation. Upon completion the school will report to AAF training command and the army airways system. This marks the third new Sheppard Field school this month following helicopter pilot training and a C-82 engine mechanics school.
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78Th Aaf
Samuel N. Lapsley
78Th Aacs
3706Th
AACS
Maj
C. E. Larson
RAF
Sheppard Field
AAF Training Command
Army Airways Communications System
Earman
Discharge Emblems Sewed on Uniforms
The War Department approves cloth Honorable Discharge emblems sewn above the right pocket on the OD blouse to identify discharged veterans returning home in uniform. The metal button remains evidence of service on civilian clothes but is not part of the uniform.
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War Department
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Harry J. Rolfe
USAFI
Clarence L. Herrin
Kenneth M. Reeder
Lewis B. Kicbanoff
Satterfield
O'Dell
J. E. Chaney
Heppard Field
Tne
MaCartfield
Heyer
Brice E. MaCartney
William C. Day
Theodore H. Heyerney
Army
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