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The Spectator

Location

Joliet, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1944

Page

8

Rescued Sailor Credits Scout for Lifesaving Skills

Pfc. LaFrance Littlefield regained consciousness after a near fatal overboard fall during a boating picnic. His rescuer, a fuzzy haired native, had learned Red Cross water rescue and artificial respiration as a Boy Scout, saving his life.

Pfc LaFrance Littlefield Red Cross

Marines versus Army sparks in Joliet letters

Readers react to a February 10 letter praising Marines and criticizing the Army. The writer recalls Bougainville and Guadalcanal, credits the Army with bold landings, and ends with a soldier’s personal updates and a salute to his unit.

South Pacific Pfc Bernard Klimek Maple Ben the Spectator Joliet Guadalcanal Bougainville Army Sam Navy Africa Sicily Italy United States Marines U. S. Army Brave Army Jejet Corse Solomons Jessie

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