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Casualty Report After Five Years
A naval aviation ordnanceman Harrison Johnston was reported missing in action on a Pacific bombing mission. His parents, Mr and Mrs W Wel, believed him alive for years. later, bodies of him and four crewmates were found on a remote Philippine island. Johnston’s family clings to hope amid long wait.
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Harrison Johnston
Naval Aviation
Pacific
Peoria
W. Wel
Johnston
Philip
William’ Pines