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Newspaper
The Spectator
Location
Joliet, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1945
Page
18
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William J. Ryan and Bernard A. Harvey, longtime friends, meet at home after nearly three years separated by war. Harvey shares tales from the front and his nine months as a German prisoner of war while his father William F. Harvey listens. Spectator Photo.
Pfc Bernard A. Harvey son of William F. Harvey of 351 Cherry street a nine month prisoner of war returns on furlough. His lifelong friend SO M 2nd William J Ryan son of Mr and Mrs John Dennis Ryan of 413 Market street also comes home on 30 day leave after 27 months in the Southwest Pacific. Harvey was captured in France August 7 served with the 30th Infantry division and was liberated April 29. Ryan a submarine soundman has served three years and took part in two major invasions including the Philippines. After leave he will report to a ground school in San Diego.
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