Brooklyn private may be Sergt York of this war
Private from Brooklyn known as Molotov rose to become the army’s outstanding one man force in the Tunisian campaign. Described as the poorest example of a soldier in uniform, he led hand to hand clashes, captured an Italian company, defied military rules, went AWOL, yet stood as a legendary scout for the Ninth Infantry Division. He was killed by a German machine gun near Tunis, after years of controversy, controversy following his colorful life and nickname Molotov.
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Hal Boyle
London
UPI
Karl Warner
Molstoy
Brooklyn
Ninth Infantry Division
The
Stars and Supesort
Charles Kiley
Jersey City
Sabulnus Sgure
Warner
Grsi
Port Lyautey
French Morocco
Moloiax
Tunisia
Bizerte
Gomng
Bolo
Armin Teem
Detroit
Waener
Molotov
Audacious Molotov Leads Heroic Action in WWI Tale
The article profiles Molotov as a fearless officer described as an audacious, skilled fighter. It recounts his decisive act at Maknassroy, where he advanced 900 yards to reveal enemy positions, aiding artillery to destroy machine guns. He dies after sustaining heavy wounds. posthumously awarded the Silver Star.
Local residents and guests visit area households this week
Buskirk and other families hosted visitors and relatives from nearby towns and states. Owen Sherman of Troy spends time with his uncle Sherman Welling. Mrs Mary Filmore of Bennington visits Jr and Mrs C W Van Orman. Henry Wielt Jr arrives from Phoenix for summer vacation. Max Krause of Schenectady visits Frank Sawtelle. Corrinne Eddy of Schenectady spends weekend with parents Guy and Mire Eddy. Clarence Wallace returns from Glens Falls visit. Albert Gannon improves after illness at Movsiff home. Lieut Charlotta Hrause of Fort Devens spends weekend with Frank Satelle. Emma Phillips returns from Gueunta to visit Oscar and Mrs Lewis. Tran Harrington and daughter Patricia visit Raymond Harrington. Rita Beadle, Cadet Nurse, visits Brooklyn hospital.
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Laurence
Wilson
Pawlet
Owen Sherman
Troy
Sherman Welling
Mary Filmore
Bennington
C. W. van Orman
Henry Wielt, Jr
Phoenix
Ariz
Max Krause
Schenectady
Frank Sawtelle
Corrinne Eddy
Mire
Guy Eddy
Clarence Wallace
Stanley Wallace
Glens Falls
Albert Gannon
Harry Movsiff
Lieut
Charlotta Hrause
Fort Devens
Mass
Frank Satelle
Emma Phillips
Gueonta
Oscar Lewis
Lewis
Tran Harrington
Patricia
Raymond Harrington
Rita Beadle
Brooklyn Hospital
Details of Today C O and the Company Commander
The Commanding Officer, or C O, links to a lieutenant in charge of a small unit or the officer in charge at a training center. The Company Commander of infantry best fits the scene. The C O acts as a parent figure and resolves issues like furlough passes transfers for G I personnel. Only with the respect of his men will they endure demanding service.
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Targe
Ande
S.c. O
C. O
2. O
Flies 20 Miles Fails To See German Gun
NBC reports a pilot flew over twenty miles of the invasion coast and saw no German coastal guns. NBC said the absence indicated the initial Atlantic wall defenses were knocked out. Taborton visitors Dorothy Cummings and family. Mr and Mrs George Eichler and Mr and Mrs John Gaeron and a daughter of New York visited. Lieut Floyd Spencer returned to Fort Meade after furlough. John Sweet, son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Sweet, has entered the Army and is at Fort Devens.
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New York
NBC
Atlantic Wall
Taborton
Dorothy Cummings
George Eichler
John Gaeron
Str
George ‘. Dunn
Floyd Spencer
Fort Mead
Maryland
John Sweet
Raymond Sweet
Fort Devens
Momentous June 6 in World War Two history
June 6 is described as a momentous date in World War II history with references to Midway’s finale two years earlier and Japan's major thrust in the Western Hemisphere. The text notes turning points in the Pacific war and mentions naval actions and strategic flanking battles linked to the war’s pace.
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San
Midway
Japan
Navy
Anmiy
Eagle Mills sewing meeting at Church of Christ set
An ashlar sewing meeting at the Church of Christ is scheduled to begin tomorrow at 22 20 am. Residents who wish to attend are urged to arrive early and bring their own table, with local families asked to appear for additional information and assistance.
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Selig Tesnerrow
Church of Christ
Addi
Local Chapter Requests Swift Return of Duty Bags
Volunteers urged to complete and return duty bags soon after county chapter received a large influx of bags. Officials stress timely processing to support ongoing operations and community service efforts.
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