Okinawa camp sign records Sixth Marine Division deeds
The article highlights Sgt George Weber of Schaghticoke as a Second Machine Gunner and lists multiple veterans including William J. Dolan of Troy and Nicholas Lenne, Jr. of Albany, noting their roles, assignments, and prior service. It also mentions others from Troy area units, training, and recent moves in the Pacific theater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okinzwa
Sixth Marine Division
George Weber
Schaghticcke
George Go
Guam
Struss
Tenth
Marine Corps
Fgn
Hanna
Castle Hdl
Batalion
Hedo Misehi
Sys
Weber
Wartime notices and service updates from Troy list
Local items report soldiers and sailors from Troy and nearby areas receiving medals promotions and transfers. Notables include Albert W. Grant and Kenneth H. Gifford among officers, Pfc Orion A Riding and others in Italy the Philippines and the Pacific theatre. Community notices also mention musical groups and wartime duties.
Hudson Man Dies of Wounds on Okinawa
Sgt. Russell Finger, 26, of Hudson, son of Mrs. Geneva Fingar, former Green Island resident, died April 20 from wounds received on Okinawa the day before. He served 36 months with the 106th Infantry and was eligible for an honorable discharge under the new point system. He was nephew of Mr. Theodore Gites and Mrs. Guy Nickerson of Green Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Finger
Genéva Fingar
Green Island
Okinawa
Fingar
Hudson
106Th Infantry
Theodore Gites
Guy Nickerson
Certificates Filed For Trade Names In County Clerk’s Office
Two certificates to conduct business under trade names are filed in the county clerk’s office. George Titunjian lists 198 Hoosick Street as the business location under Syeaway Cleaners & Dyers. Marsnail Rece and Mortimer S. Berk file a notation for 25 West 43rd Street New York under the M. & Mi. Co. title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Titunjian
Woodtow Court
Hoosick Street
Syeaway Cleaners & Dyers
Marsnail
Troy Servicemen in Germany Earn Expert Combat Infantryman Badges
Three Troy soldiers pose in Germany as they chat during a furlough. Pie Thomas F. Church, Pie Frank J. Firestone, and Pt Edward R. Ramroth each earned the Expert Infantryman Badge. Firestone recently recovered from wounds and received the Purple Heart. a bullet was sent to his sister Mrs. John Gallagher. Ramroth, husband of Anna Mae Travers, is a father. his parents live at 15 Mirnio Cort. Church is brother to Marion and Irving Church of Second Street. All three are noted as holders of the Expert Combat Infantryman Badge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Germany
Thomas F. Church
Frank J. Firestone
Edward R. Ramroth
Church
Marion Church
Irving Church
Second Street
Firestone
John 3. Gallagher
Spring Avenue
Hattie Firestone
Ramroth
Anna Mae ‘Travers
Edward Ramroth
Gregory Court
Edward E. Ramroth
Mirnio Cort
Local Notes Charm Greenwich and Albany Visit Highlights
Greenwich residents host relatives in Salem Street and Hill Street while Dorothy Silkworth visits Scotia family. Fourteen new books arrive at Greenwich Free Library for display week. Methodist circle to hold covered dish supper and play at the church tonight. Harold Greenway hosts birthday party for son Harold Frances with yellow green decor. Rural salvage drive organized in Lone 2 Thursday with coordinators for Sutaugatetown Beech Hill Center Fells and surrounding districts to aid the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Baker
Albany
F.C. Scoville
Salem Street
Dorothy Silkworth
Scotia
Ais
Homer Silkworth
Hill Street
William Knowles
Barbara
Lite Falls
Willem Robepson
Greenwich Free Strary
Methodist
Clip
Severai
Harold Greenway
Prospect Street
Harold Frances
George Galushz
Marilyn Chase
Victory Corps
Sugar Distribution Plan Outlined by Local Board
The sugar program assigns a captain to arrange bus pickup Thursday afternoon and lists caching applications at local groceries. The Grenewich office will issue sugar on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm and 1 to 5 pm for call in or in person, with distribution running through the canning season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenewich
Emass
French Troops Open Fire Stir Middle East Crisis
French Senegalese troops fired on Lebanese demonstrators, killing several as clashes surged after new units arrived in Syria and Lebanon. A Lebanese official cited 17 dead in Damascus protests, with Syria and Lebanon refusing talks on further troop landings. The Arab League urged diplomatic regret while officials met in Beirut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bayrouiti
Cairo
Syria
Lebanon
Middle-East
Levant
Lebanese Legation
Syring
France
Arab League
Frazice
Shagt
George Wadsworth
Iraq
Kovernmonest
Egyptian government fortifies policies amid new development
Fragmentary report describes Egypt coordinating policies at a fort as a new development unfolds. A shooting incident near a French store in Beyrouth is noted with Senegalese troops guarding the scene. Joint Syrian Lebanese stance against French negotiations emerges after a memo from Beyrouth's French representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyrouth
France
Frases Gays
League of Nations
Manéetes
Syria
Lebehon
Mele Case Considered by Rensselaer Grand Jury
The Rensselaer County grand jury examined evidence in the case of Nicholas Mele who is charged with felonious assault. The proceeding marks a step in the prosecution's effort as details remain limited and the date of next action is not disclosed.
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William J. Dolan
Christie Street
Manila
Troy High Grad
Asion A. C
St. Mary's Church
Ludlow Valve Co
New Guinea
Leyte
Luzon
Naval A
Nicholas Lennee
Second Avenue
Bunker Hill
Ind
Paval Air Training Center
Pensacola
Fla
Lansingburg
Cpl Howard Aa
Paley
RAF
Philippines
Australia
Raymond W. Moon
Petersburg
South Pacific
Ehrlich Electrical Co
Mmive
Martin Michlaus
Seabees
Africa
Italy
Watervliet High
Tha Neve
Harley Edward Jones
Fifth Avenue
Jacksonwile
Slc
Sill
Raymond A! Brooks
Theresa Wagar
River Street
Sampson
Japan
Shikoku
Rice
Ang
Dept
Adams
Tal
Serias
Avim
Kenneth H. Gifford
BR. D
Fiseman Lie Welltam B. Ogden, Jr
Albert W. Grant
Surigeo Strait
Barry Vertee
Nassau
03Rd Field
James McBilmar, Jr
Atlantiz
Heventarots
Dexter A Groesbeck
312Th
Seegeant Groesbeck
Roarin’ 2
James McNamars
Grand Street
RAF Aviation Engineers’ Battalion
Monitoriaus Service
Palaus
Ing Ugve
Marizans
Watervlies High
Howard JL. Lester
Andrew F. Hrieger
Pawing Avenue
Great Lakes
Alexander Pinchuk
West Street
Merchantcville
Robert Daley
Erma Daley
Smith Avenue
Pic
339Th
Diehard Krauts
William Brennett
Indiantown Gap
Miliary
Pennsylvania
William E. Wyanhoesen
Menands
Herbert C. Swart
South Lake Avenue
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Howard Chambers
James F. Fletcher
Congress Street
Harbiter
New Caledonia
Troy High
Ralph E. Robbins
Havermans Avenue
Byron Ww. Follett
Taird Avenue
Theen
Scott Field
AAF Training Command Radio School
Letsingburg
EL Bo Afenn
Eauee St. Gelats
Saratoga Street
Cohoes
71St Air ‘Transport Group
England
Ross Railiing. Mhs
Charles W. Gageway
Sixth Avenue
27Th Air Transport, Group
Tames J. Skelton, Jr
Seventh Avenue
Aome
Iceland
First Army
Camp Dix
Prt
William Gross
Field Artillery Replacement Center
Fort Brage
N.C
4Th Regiment
Bill
Fort She
George J. Welch
Fitv Avenue
Pfe
George J. Welch, Jr
Mabel Myers
Welch
Catholic Central High School
Army Engineers
Jong Moran
Tin
Fiat
Personal Fiance Co., Inc
Allure
Helen Curtis
Gil
Anents
Congress ST
Witten Guard
Ae Iain
Hudson Man
Greenwich
Todey
Naasen
Pendomad
Bollonde
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