Girl supply carrier for Yanks in Luzon earns praise
Marita a 18 year old from Nutley New Jersey carried up to half her weight in supplies to American troops in the Sierra Madre for two months. She killed two Japanese snipers and claims seven in total. Civil affairs officer Lt. Anthony Cancelosi details her fierce hatred of the enemy and endurance. She also washes GI clothes and helps with ammunition and rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
38Th Division
Luzon
Marita
Sierra Madre Mountains
Anthony Cancelosi
Nutley
N. J
Marikina
Cancelosi
Nippon
Nicanor Martin
Martin
Miss Alice Vail Receives Send-Off for Trip
Miss Alice L. Vail of Tucson High School begins a trip after a check-up by Oculist Louis Endres at the Pacific Mutual building in Los Angeles. She stays with Judge Walter Gates in Covina California and is honored at a train send-off by the Chronicle staff, other schools, church groups, and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice L. Vail
Tucson
Louis Endres
Pacific Mutual
Los Angeles
Miss Vail
Walter Gates
Buenos Aires Drive
Covina
Calif
Vail
The
Cactus Chronicle
Chronicle
First Methodist Church
100 Nisei Convicted Of Resisting Draft
About 100 Japanese Americans were found guilty of draft resistance in Phoenix Arizona and face sentencing on June 18 by U S District Judge Dave W Ling after the judge overruled a motion to quash indictments. The defendants had sought consolidation of cases with three individuals whose trials determined the overall outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Ariz
UPR
U. S
Dave W. Ling
Ling
Two-thirds of the world merchant fleet flies the Stars and Stripes
A report notes that about sixty to seventy percent of merchant ships operate under the U S flag, reflecting a trend toward American registration in global seafaring and trade.
Martta the Carrier Hopes to Stay on Front Line Duties
Lieut Cancelosi learns Marita is a girl and contemplates discharge. She pleads to keep the role, accepting other civil affairs work for same pay, but she prioritizes doing the job that helps supplies reach troops. When rains hit, carriers remain vital as worn figures bear burdens uphill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cancelosi
Marita
Civil Affairs
Martta
Ramon R. Olivas Receives Purple Heart Award
Pfc Ramon R Olivas of 900 North Carmen Tucson received the Purple Heart Medal after wounds in action. He served with the 302nd depot repair squadron at an air force general depot in Italy and earlier with an infantry division in the Italian campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramon R. Olivas
North
Carmen Street
Tucson
Tucson Sailors Invest Navy Pay in War Bonds
Two Tucson Navy men among 498 aboard a cruiser wage war against the Japs and place their Navy pay in U. S. war bonds for peacetime security. The Tucson men are Martin D. Feore electrician's mate 10 USNR son of Mrs. Mary D. Feore 2030 East Silver street and Orville L. Hanson seaman 1C USN Or acle road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson Navy
U. S
Tucson
Martin D. Feore
USNR
Mary D. Feore
East
Silver Street
Orville L. Hanson
USN
Oracle Road
Tucson Airman Promoted to Sergeant in 459th Bomb Group
Burton R. Jones 20 of 945 North Sixth Avenue Tucson has been promoted to sergeant by group commander Col H K Mooney New Orleans La. A B 24 gunner with the 459th heavy bomber group he has flown over 240 combat missions from its Italian base and taken part in major strategic bombings of German targets. Jones, a Tucson High ROTC graduate, joined the air corps in June 1943. His father R B Jones of the same address served in World War I.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton R. Jones
North Sixth Avenue
Tucson
Col
H. K. Mooney
New Orleans
Jones
459Th
Tucson High
Sgt. Jones
Air Corps
R. B. Jones
Superior Captain Downs German Jet in Nuernberg Area
Capt. Everett N. Farrell of Superior Arizona a P-51 Mustang pilot and flight leader in the 364th fighter group damaged a jet propelled Messerschmitt 262 on an airfield near Nuernberg in southern Germany following a bombing by B 17 Flying Fortresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett N. Farrell
Superior, Ariz
364Th
Nuernberg
Germany
Pfc Joseph Tuleya Completes Three Years of Military Service
Having recently completed three years of duty, Private First Class Joseph Tuleya is now privileged to resume civilian life with new skills and experiences. The article highlights his service, assignments, and anticipated future opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfc
Joseph Tuleya
Army private Tuleya earns longevity chevron and pay raise
Pvt Tuleya wears the Army longevity chevron on his left sleeve and is entitled to a five percent base pay increase. He performs essential ground duties at a strategic air base with battle damaged eighth air force fighters being reconditioned. He worked for Green Schlar roadhouse in White Plains New York before enlisting in April 1942 and trained in Miami Beach. He served at a Tucson airbase before overseas transfer in September 1943. His wife and daughter Carol Ann live at 223 East 13th Street Tucson. His mother Mrs Agnes Tuleya lives on Route 1 Strucca Penn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Tuleya
Strategic Air
Eighth Air Force
Green-Schla
White Plains
New York
Armed Forces
Miami Beach
Fla
Tucson
Second Lt Arthur L Schaefer Receives Second Oak Leaf Cluster
Second Lt Arthur L Schaefer 22 of Tucson has been awarded a second Oak Leaf cluster to his Air Medal for meritorious achievement and courage during bombing missions in Germany. An 8th Air Force navigator, he is the son of Mr and Mrs Rudolf F Schaefer, graduated from Tucson High, studied mining engineering at the University of Arizona, entered the Army in June 1943, served in the cavalry, moved to the Army Air Forces in 1944, and earned his wings at Hondo Field Texas in September 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Schaefer
Tucson
Germany
8Th Air Force
Rudolf F. Schaefer
North Second Avenue
University of Arizona
Army
Cavalry
Army Air Forces
Hondo Field
Tex
Aviation Cadet Lee Receives Bombardier Training
Aviation Cadet Marshall Lee of Thatcher Arizona completed bombardier training at Carlsbad Army airfield New Mexico and was commissioned as a flight officer in the Army Air Forces. He is noted as one of the force’s most highly trained men after instruction in dead reckoning navigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Lee
Otto H. Lee
Thatcher, Ariz
Army Air Forces
Carlsbad
N. M
Lee
Army Air Forces Officer Sets Off On Unnamed Mission
An Army Air Forces officer headed for active duty is reported to have an undisclosed destination. The notice emphasizes readiness and ongoing deployment as part of standard bombardiering training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Forces
Navy Seamen From Arizona In Gulfport Electrician Mate School
Robert Charles Irvin of Tucson and John Milton Bennett of Willcox, both seamen second class, are students in the electrician's mate school at the U S naval training center Gulfport Mississippi. Irvin, son of Charles Irvin of 820 North Sixth Avenue, enlisted last year and trained at San Diego before joining the base ship's company. He graduated from Tucson High School where he played varsity basketball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Charles Irvin
Tucson
John Milton Bennett
Willcox
U. S. Naval Training Center
Gulfport
Miss
Bluejacket Irvin
Charles Irvin
North Sixth Avenue
Navy
San Diego
Calif
Tucson High School
Navy Enlists Willcox Seaman Bennett
Seaman Bennett, son of Mr and Mrs Mike Milton Bennett of Willcox, enlisted in September in Phoenix and was assigned to the San Diego Naval training center for indoctrination. He formerly attended Arizona State Teachers College in Tempe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman Bennett
Mike Milton Bennett
Willcox
Navy
Phoenix
San Diego Naval Training Center
Arizona State Teachers’ College
Tempe
Staff Sgt Ronald E Hall Receives Good Conduct Medal
Staff Sgt Ronald E Hall of 3224 East Alvin Road Route 4 Tucson was awarded the Good Conduct Medal at Westover Field Massachusetts where he is currently on duty. The medal honors exemplary behavior efficiency and fidelity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald E. Hall
East Alvin Road
Route 4
Tucson
Westoverfield
Mass
Flight Officer Marsh Completes Liberator Training at Pueblo
Flight Officer Robert Marsh son of Mrs M L Marsh of 338 East Third Street is finishing training as navigator on a Liberator bomber at Pueblo Army Air Base Colorado He is being fitted as a valuable member of a combat crew aligning with the air unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marsh
M. L. Marsh
East Third Street
Pueblo Army Airbase
Pueblo
Colo
Soldier prepares to strike into enemy territory
The article notes a service member who will soon thunder into enemy territory and entered the service in October 1943.
Tucson Soldier Shumaker Choir Wins In Omaha Contest
Corp. Elbert Shumaker of Tucson and his wife live at 711 East Fifth Street. He is a member of the general signal corps school chorus that won first place in a contest at Omaha Nebraska among Army installations in the seventh service command. Shumaker studies signal corps communications and sings with the soldier chorus at the chapel. his parents Mr and Mrs James A Shumaker also reside in Tucson.
Air Medal Awarded to Capt John V Duff of Tucson
In the Philippines, Capt John V Duff receives the Air Medal for meritorious achievement. His wife resides at 220 South Country Club Road Tucson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippines
John V. Duff
Tucson
South Country Club Road
Tucson Soldier Decorated With Bronze Star Medal
Pfc. Ben E. West son of Ben West of 130 North Second Avenue Tucson has earned the Bronze Star Medal for heroic action against the enemy near Malvar Luzon island as announced by the first cavalry division headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben E. West
Ben West
North Second Avenue
Tucson
Malvar
Luzon Island
First Cavalry Division
Pilot William C. Cook Receives Air Medal in Italy
Second Lt. William C. Cook, Thunderbolt pilot and son of Mrs. Mary S. Cook of Tucson, earns the Air Medal for meritorious achievement during an attack near Budrio Italy on April 19 1945. He serves with the 86th Squadron of the Italy based 79th Fighter Group in the 12th Air Force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Cook
Mary S. Cook
West 19Th Street
Tucson
Budrio
Italy
79Th Fighter Group
12Th Air Force
P-47 Unit Opens Combat Operations with Desert Air Force
A tactical P-47 unit began combat operations with the Desert Air Force in the campaigns across Egypt and Libya. The move aims to bolster Allied air power as ground operations intensify in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert Air Force
Egypt-Libya
Prescott Soldier Receives Oak Leaf Cluster Award
Corp. Ernest G. Eaton, 20, son of Mrs. Dollie Eaton of Prescott Arizona, serving with the 465th bomb group, has been authorized to wear the first Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Unit Badge. Eaton joined the Army Air Forces April 20 1943 training at Atlantic City New Jersey and McCook Nebraska before going overseas in February 1944.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corp
Ernest G. Eaton
Dollie Eaton
North Pleasant Street
Prescott
Ariz
465Th
Battle-scarred veteran awarded European African Middle East ribbon
The report notes that Corporal Eaton wears the European African Middle East ribbon with five battle participation stars, highlighting his armed forces service and multiple campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter, Corp. Eaton
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