Sergeant Sergent Leads Re-Enlisted Officers In 1940s Unit
The feature highlights M. Sgt. Everett Sergent, a four year veteran of the ETO and Mediterranean theaters, with 27 missions by July 1944, Air Medal with cluster and Distinguished Flying Cross. He re-enlisted in April, aims to match wartime feats, and returns to Concord Mass as a potential peacetime army asset.
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Everett Sergent
Sergent
States
Concord
Mass
Manpowers’ Co
Harold Blair
Una L. Parker
Parker
Dickie” Jones
Adena A. Cassidy
USO
Bette
Shelley Wolowitz
Green
Special Services
Ian Williams
NCO
Ahem Sheppard
Bar¢toli
Denzil V. White
White
Squadron B News Wraps Up Its Tex Acts Column
Cpl Henderson jokes about mail delays while the unit jokes about wives. Discharges loom for Cpls Trotter and Van Ducen as stories of engagements, new saxophone, and transfers fill the page. Guards raise funds for Bond’s haircut before General Wainwright’s visit.
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Cpl
Francis W. Henderson
Henderson
Cpl. Henderson
Trotter
Set
van Ducen
Judy Baberoras
Squadron B
Wichita Falls
Judy
524th AAF Band Salutes General Wainwright Arrival
The 524th AAF Band assembled to greet World War II leader General Jonathan Wainwright as his plane touched down at Sheppard Field at 1550 on May 11. He was met by the Field Commander, his staff, an armed guard of about thirty NCOs, and the Post Band.
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Electra
Texas
Cpl. Montgomery
Cpl
Monty Montgomery
Monty
Michal Kenton Montgomery
Pfc
Dick Barry
Nicky Melis
Armed Services
Sgt
Bob Bond
Pendergrass
Petrillo
Bond
Wainwright
Squadron Q
Guard Squadron Reports Field Reorganization and Personnel Move
The guard squadron announces moving interior guard to building 796 and taking over downtown patrol in Wichita Falls. It explains separation from the prison office for distinction and space reasons under the Provost Marshal. A notable note: a private advances to assist the commander of the guard within three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Guard
Wichita Falls
Guard
Sgt
Squadron Q shows strong form as unit wins second straight game
In a Fort Sam Houston scene the Squadron Q team beats 524th Band 21 to 6 marking their second consecutive victory. Cpl. Charlie Nye leads a stout pitching effort while Joe Van Cisin anchors the infield amid returning star Set Frank Cartwright. Officers also triumph 21 to 6 over the squadron in a lopsided clash as Lt. Martin fires shutout innings and Mor risson and Dorn shine in the outfield.
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Fontenot
Capt. Hughes
Ft. Sam Houston
San Antonio
Fort Sam
Germany
Hughes
Houston
Texas
Co. O
Squa
Cpl
Charlie Nye
Joe van Cisin
Anderson Andersick
Moe
The
Persick
Walker
Sadin
Anderson
O. K
Supply
Henry
Wichita Falls
Ed Strahl
Bill Arvin
Bill
James McPeak
Sqdn
Martin
FC Morrisson
Lt. Dorn
Charles Tidrick
Inter-squadron soft ball league ends with Squadron E in front
The inter-departmental league topsy turvy standings show Mess Department leading with Post Office close behind. Squadron E and aides highlight shifts as furloughs and field league conflicts affect play. Corporal Dunlap and Sgt Makinson soloed at local airport and veterinary work respectively as barracks rivalry grows.
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Post Office
Dental Clinic
Medical Supply
Xray
Squadron E
Corporal Sale
Squadron
A & R New-Com
Recreation Hall
Squadron F
Philco
Thomas J. Dunlap
Henry N. Makinson
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Rudy Fazioli
Keong
Ricketts
Shore
Kolar
Ferdinand
Handy Weaver
Leoshkro
Terry
E. V. Dickson, C
Pfc. Haupert
John Assay
Assay
Sardella
Roberts
Butch
Bex
Texacts
Elmer R. Bruna
Jacob Staples
Pvt
George Melvin
Thomas M. Hughes
C.O
Frank C. Cartwright
James E. Ewing, SR. C. G
Charles F. Howard
Jia
Armed Forces Institute
Dad
Gome
Amine W. D., A. G
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