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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1945
Page
5
A lively squadron bulletin tracks jokes, pranks, and personnel notes. Major Tony L Carter Jr and Sgt Robert B Lee loom as team figures while mentions span names like Warren Morgan and Peter DuBell. Updates cover leaves, transfers, nicknames, and a call for a squadron party.
Maj Clifton Rambo and C Pgt Hubert Murphy return from duty in Denver as others report furloughs promotions and transfers. Privates Kowalski Palozie Batty and Hynes advance while Sgt Goodwin and Buffum return from leave. The unit struggles to field a softball team as players depart and a jam session pays tribute to Charlie Cox and Bob Vece. Captain Kilpatrick leads in Maj Hinckley’s absence.
George E. Crosby, Sgt Crosby, is featured in Master Set in Squad Ron II. He earned his rating in the Army and, after service in the Merchant Marines, was drafted again. He is currently home on emergency furlough with his wife severely ill and well wishes are offered for her speedy recovery. The piece ends with the question Who is Kilroy.
Two former OLTs, Bergeson and Crawford, received orders to ship to Scott Field for a course in aviation training.
Telegram style summary from the unit notes reports Pvt Sandy Alexander on furlough plans for the 29th while concerns about shipping orders loom. Major and Salzer enjoyed a three day Dallas outing. Cpl Seth Hunter covers night CQ, Cunningham back from furlough, Raccke in contact, Chanute Field teletype course noted. Scudder Park League batters Cybulski and Mauldin hit .300 plus. ping pong winner D Rodgers with Tillman runner up. softball team aims for first game on the 26th.
This week finds more Squad ron P boys traveling on government expense for detached service. Gogue reports relief from Sergeant Jones and fond visits to his Budweiser Brewery employer. PT debates pit morning heat versus afternoon fatigue. Jones, a shipping clerk, roots out Willow Grove recruits. Pvt Joe Neff, ex pro football star, garners attention. (Continued on Page 8)
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