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The Clermont Courier in Batavia, Ohio

01 May 1969

Page 11

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Newspaper

The Clermont Courier

Location

Batavia, Ohio, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1969

Page

11

Serving Our Country Veterans and Troop News Across Batavia

A long list of service members from Batavia, Milford, Owensville and surrounding areas is noted for military training, promotions, and commendations. PFC Robert Burress completed a Nike Hercules missile crew course at Ft. Bliss. SSG James Claypool earned a Bronze Star at Camp Bearcat, Vietnam. SP/5 Thomas Smith fired expert with a .45 in Germany. PFC Gary Williams completed training at Ft. Knox. Sgt Robert Ogletree moved to Scott AFB. Airman Maurice Wagner graduated naval aviation basics in Memphis. and several others received expert marks, promotions, or assignments across Germany, Vietnam, and the United States.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Robert H. Burress Lester Burress Rt. 2 Loveland Army Air Defense School Ft. Bliss Tex James E. Clay— Pool Barbara Claypool Henry B. Claypool Walter St Georgetown Camp Bearcat Vietnam Claypool 42D Artillery Thomas Smith Cyril D. Smith Batavia Kitzingen Germany Spec. Smith 64Th Armor Barbara Robert B. Ogletree Mary Ogletree Spring St Scott Afb Ill Ogletree Air Weather Service Elmendorf Afb Alaska Batavia High School Texas Southern University Elizabeth Clarence Dorsey N. Clayton St Wilmington del Tee Maurice J. Wagner Usn Maurice L. Wagner Stonelick- Wis Corner Rd Aviation Naval Air Technical Training Center Memphis Tenn Hatic Osman Hatic Milford Lackland Afb Sheppard Afb Clermont Northeastern High School Owensville Morehead Ky.) State University University of Cincinnati Gary Smith Goshen Albany Caribbean Robert L.gilkison Albert D. Gilkison Bergen Rd 5Th Infantry Division Quang Tri Gilkison 11Th Infantry Ft. Gordon Ft. McClellan Ala Ohio Lai Khe Holland Army Secretary of War Ft. Knox Goshen High School William R. Housh William F. Housh Campbell Lane Bethel 551St Transportation Company Pvt Housh Long Binh Ft. Jackson S.C Ft. Leonard Wood Bethel Tate High School Donald W. Adkins Curtis Adkins Holly Drive Maria del Pilar Selguero Calle San Juan #25 Cadiz Spain Ashland Norfolk Mediterranean Sea Sixth Fleet Navy-Marine Corps Ake George D. Anderson, JR Janice L. 1 Rt. 3 U.S. Naval Bas Guantanamo Bay Cuba U.S. Naval Base U.S. Atlantic Fleet Anderson
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Local Notes and Military Update From Clermont Area

In Clermont area items, a reader jokes about a failing dryer while noting naval action as USS Goldsborough shelled enemy bunkers and structures near Chu Lai. The piece also mentions Timmy Pacella injured by a lawn mower and a hospital stay, a dance at the American Legion Hall, and local sports results with the Mulberry Wildcats routing the Owensville Giants 25 to 1.

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USS Goldsborough Chu Lai U.S Destroyer Division 112 Timmy Pacella Good Samaritan Hospital Timmy Lela Lane American Legion Hall Mulberry Athletic Association Don
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Posthumous Awards For Maj. Robert Ball

Maj. Robert Ball received four posthumous decorations for gallantry in Vietnam. His widow Mrs. Wilma J. Ball accepted the Air Medal Silver Star and Distinguished Flying Cross with Brig. Gen. Donald J. Campbell at Clinton County AFB. Ball, an O 1 forward air controller, directed fighter aircraft over Quang Tri and Gio Linh while repeatedly exposing himself to enemy fire.

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Maj Robert Ball Vietnam Wilma J. Ball W. Loveland Ave Loveland Donald J. Campbell Tactical Airlift Clinton County Air Force Base Quang Tri Gio Linh Republic of Vietnam Major Ball Southeast Asia
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Snapdragons Survive Winter as Perennials

Notes reveal snapdragons act as perennials, plants can overwinter with hardy roots. The piece mentions a heavy year for colder areas and that they may return bigger next spring.

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Gary L. Williams Bearl E. Williams Shephard Rd Army Armor School Linda Bantam Lane Ronald K. Maloney William L. Maloney Dutch Lane Jeffersonville Ind His Pamela Ronbet Drive Michael E. Apgar Gene M. Apgar Apgar Lane Aviation Mechanical Little Oes Va Pomeeyene Steven T. King Billie T. King Binning Road Fifth Marine Regiment First Marine Division Frankfurt Keith J. Showalter George P. Showalter Showalter 503D. Military Police 3Rd Amd. Div VII Corp NATO Thomas D. Holland Fred R.’ Holland Shilo ‘Road Fredric C. Lynch Donald G. Lynch Ken Arbie Road Cincinnati U.S. Air Force Lester Guynn Lewis Road Amelia Lynch Pentagon Washington, D.C Cincinnati Country Day School Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps Alpha Tau Omega University of Southern California Extension Henry A. Pierce Ardella Pierce Mardea Drive 4Th Pleiku Pierce Withrow High School Cincinnati Milling Mach. Co Cosetta Flushing Way Louisville Ronald W. Henson William Henson Paul Lane South Vietnam The Clermont Courier Ole Faithful Frank C. Ciardello Torrejon AB Ciardello U.S. Air Forces Europe Bergstrom Afb Milford High School Laan Gaaahau Uy Piccuty Mulberry Wildcats Owensville Giants Faale Paula Walker Harry & Carl's Ambassador AMX Harry Carl Automotive Service Inc Montgomery RD Plainville RD Maj. Ball Mathew Ball Manor Avenue Cleveland Dennis E. Thompson Ben Thompson Barre Rd Air Force Udorn Thailand Dennis Clermont County Lake Erie Channel Hamersville Lowe Brother Lowe Brothers Lowe Monaco White Main St Milford, Ohio
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