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Newspaper
Sheppard Field Texacts
Location
Sheppard Field, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1946
Page
6
A crowded depot as a train carrying soldiers pulls out during wartime. Cpl Rudy Fazioli and others share jokes and farewells while families watch. The scene blends humor with the uncertain journey ahead and memories of home.
Captain Garth B. Oswald from Lansing Michigan takes command of the stockade replacing Captain Ed ward C. Newman while Newman remains on duty in the guard squadron. The writer, a supply sergeant, reports aiding in the capture of escapees and locating a stolen automobile over the weekend. Private McKinnis recovers from a motorcycle accident and Purdin M. Wurm remains assistant stockade sergeant.
The Records and Lecture sections report promotions up to corporal for several privates and specialists in Squadron B. Cpl Sutton Sgt Evans Cpl Keefer Sgt Van Ducen return to work. furloughs and duties shift as Cpl Mathis and Pfc Swaze depart. A letter to Mrs Carroll Megill is noted with her large family in Louisiana and New Jersey.
Squadron E lists twenty three men leaving for technical schools including Lab Technician and Medical Technician tracks at Camp Atterbury Fitzsimmons and other facilities. It notes promotions 222 to Corporal and Private First Class and 120 to higher grades, plus league results in softball and a new PX and NCO Club amenities.
A partial quote reflects someone urging listeners to hear from a speaker who claims to forget the crucial point. The fragment hints at a speaking occasion or public address where emphasis was expected but not delivered. Local readers may recognize the voice or context from prior reports.
1st Lt Krauss the adjutant is on leave until month end and spending it in Massachusetts. Congratulations to all fellows promoted last week to a higher grade with names expected to follow.
Buck Tyler trains on stationary mustangs and mock rides linger in stories at the NCO Club. Jake Collier visits a garage, Sgt Bott questions a girl, and Lt Joyce compliments a sharp officer. Wolfe and Sheridan stir rumors about wives and bowls, Capt Wallach jokes from Florida, and Danny's hair gets a brush upgrade.
Squad ron I Bobcats extended their winning streak to eleven straight with a Sunday win over Squadron L. Upcoming 1300 contest pits Bobcats against Classification in Squadron F Area. Captain A Klein sponsors the team and leads praise for the squadron’s success.
In a casual briefing at Mess 5 squadron O scenes, veterans and newcomers share Army life notes. Old Maid Raymond W. Chambers with 22 years service recalls the Philippines Panama and Porto Rico while B T West arrives to a five and a half year career plan. Alfred Goultare gains discharge and eyes Rio Grande California. Joseph Strzelecki and Marl Smith remain and complain as the page ends with See SQUADRON SQUIBS.
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