1942 . . .
Sioux Cityans in Service
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
1 July 1942
Paul A. Schmitz, coxswain in the navy, is expected to arrive home for a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J.P Schmitz, 3131 Summit Street.
Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harshfield of Meckling, South Dakota have received word of the safe arrival in Northern Ireland of their son, Staff Sergeant Stuart Harshfield. He left Sioux City with the National Guard and was stationed at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana and Fort Dix, New Jersey. Another son, Private Keith Harshfield, has been transferred from Camp Callan, California to Camp Davis, North Carolina, where he is taking special electrical training. The Harshfield family formerly resided here.
John F. Donahoo, son of Mrs. Frank Gansemer, 1212 Wall Street and Walter R. Bradley, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Bradley, 1213 14th Street, have enlisted in the navy. They left recently for the Great Lakes training station.
Sergeant Bernard Borger, who left with the National Guard for Camp Claiborne in 1941 has been transferred to Camp Polk, Louisiana and is at home visiting his mother, Mrs. Laura Borger, 207 ½ Perry Street and other relatives.
After visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. JL. Ruthroff, 1711 George Street, Clyde L. Ruthroff has departed for Corpus Christi, Texas where he will be a radio instructor in the navy. He has been attending the radio school at Washington, D.C.
Private Raymond J. Hodgins at Fort Riley, Kansas, who is training for military police, spent the weekend at his home at 814 Jennings Street.
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Expected Home
Paul A. Schmitz, coxswain in the navy, is expected to arrive home for a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A.J. P. Schmitz, 3131 Summit Street.
M. P. Home
Private Raymond J. Hodgins of Fort Riley, Kansas, who is training for military police, spent the weekend at his home at 814 Jennings Street.
Attends School
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manzer, 114 Bluff Street, have received word that their son Robert is attending a technical school at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
2 July 1942
8 In Ireland:
Mrs. Lillian McKnight, 1903 ½ S. Patterson Street, has received word that her son, Sergeant Vernon McKnight has arrived safely in Northern Ireland. Another son, Melvin, a lieutenant in the army air corps, has been missing since the fall of Corregidor where he was stationed.
With The A.E.F. -
Mr. and Mrs. George Hovas, 1003 Court Street, have received word from their son, Charles, who is stationed somewhere in Great Britain. Charles was with the second convoy of American troops to go across.
At Technical School:
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manzer, 114 Bluff Street, have received word that their son Robert is attending a technical school at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
Soldier Promoted:
Private Robert J. Goode of Sioux City has been promoted from the rank of private to technician, fifth grade, in the 301st ordnance regiment, stationed at Camp Sutton, North Carolina The 301st ordnance regiment recruited by the automobile dealers of the nation for overseas service in the maintenance of equipment and operation of supply depots is nearing completion of basic military training at Camp Sutton.
Promoted To Sergeant:
Lewis S. Weinberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lipman Weinberg, 112 24th Street, has been promoted from technician to the rank of staff sergeant in the army. He is being transferred from Fort Knox, Kentucky to Fort Riley, Kansas.
In Intelligence Corps:
Robert C. LaCroix, formerly of Sioux City, son of Charles LaCroix of Fort Thompson, South Dakota, who has been stationed with the army at Camp Bowie, Texas, has been transferred to the intelligence department and is attached to the headquarters at Camp Bowie.
With The A. E. F.
Mr. and Mrs. George Hovas, 1003 Court Street, have received world from their son Charles, who is stationed somewhere in Great Britain. Charles was with the second convoy of American troops to go across.
At Technical School
Mr. and Mrs. Larry Manzer, 114 Bluff Street, have received word that their son Robert is attending a technical School at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri.
Completes Machinist Course
Ferdinand T. Volkert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Volkert, Cushing, Iowa completed a 16-week course Wednesday in the school for aviation machinist’s mates, thus preparing himself to take his place with the specialists who help to make the United States Navy the most efficient in the world.
Ferdinand T. Volkert was selected for the service school because of his record in the series of aptitude tests given to all blue-jackets during their recruit training.
Sioux Cityans in the Service
Sioux City Journal
3 July 1942
Ferdinand T. Volkert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Volkert of Cushing, has completed a 16-week course in the school for aviation machinist’s mates at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Volkert was selected for the service schools because of his record in the series of aptitude tests given to all blue-jackets during their recruit training.
Three former residents of Sioux City have completed 16-weeks courses at the navy service schools at Great Lakes, Illinois. The names of the graduates are Charles E. Taylor, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Taylor, 722 Clark Street, who graduated from the school of quartermasters-signalmen: William J. Coughlin, 2805 Myrtle Street, who also graduated from the school for quartermasters-signalmen and Carl M. Nelson, husband of Mrs. Dorothy Nelson of 1506 Pierce Street, who graduated from the school for yeomen.
Lewis S. Weinberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lipman Weinberg, 112 24th Street, has been promoted from technician to the rank of staff sergeant in the army. He is being transferred from Fort Knox, Kentucky, to Fort Riley, Kansas.
Private Robert J. Goode of Sioux City has been promoted from the rank of private to technician, fifth grade, in the 301st ordnance regiment, stationed at Camp Sutton, North Carolina The 301st ordnance recruited by the automobile dealers of the nation for overseas service in the maintenance of equipment and operation of supply depots, is nearing completion of basic military training at Camp Sutton.
Ferdinand T. Volkert, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Volkert, Cushing, Iowa completed a 16-week course Wednesday in the school for aviation machinist’s mates, thus preparing himself to take his place with the specialist’s who help to make the United States Navy the most efficient in the World.
Ferdinand T. Volkert was selected for the service school because of his record in the series of aptitude tests given to all blue-jackets during their recruit training.
Staff Sergeant Ray Van Hensman is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hensman, 1221 Douglas Street. He came here from Camp Williams, Wisconsin, on his way to Camp Knox at Louisville where he has been transferred.
Mrs. Lillian McKnight, 1903 ½ S. Patterson Street, has received word that her son, Sergeant Vernon McKnight has arrived safely in Northern Ireland. Another son, Melvin, a lieutenant in the army air corps, has been missing since the fall of Corregidor where he was stationed.
Robert C. LaCroix, formerly of Sioux City, son of Charles LaCroix of Fort Thompson, South Dakota, who has been stationed with the army at Camp Bowie, Texas has been transferred to the intelligence department and is attached to the headquarters at Camp Bowie.
Promotion from Private to corporal is announced for Joseph Frank Trala of Sioux City, now in Company N. 359th infantry, at Camp Barkeley, Texas.
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On Furlough
Staff Sergeant Ray Van Hensman is spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Hensman, 1221 Douglas Street. He came here from Camp Williams, Wisconsin, on his way to Camp Knox at Louisville where he has been transferred.
Becomes Corporal
Promotion from private to corporal is announced for Joseph Frank Trala of Sioux City, now at Camp Barkeley, Texas.
Here On Furlough
Bob Ellerd has arrived from the Marine Corps base in San Diego to visit his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Ellerd, 217 29th Street.
Visiting Parents
Lieut. Harry Gleason, who recently completed work at an officer’s training school in Miami Beach, Florida, is visiting here, as is his brother, Bob Gleason, stationed at the Marine Corps base in San Diego. Both are sons of Mr. and Mrs.. Harry J. Gleason, 211 16th Street.
In Navy Air Corps
Enlistment of Thadeuse Macur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Macur, 2503 Indiana Avenue, is announced by the naval aviation cadet selection board at Minneapolis. He will be sent to Iowa City for training for the rank of ensign in the naval reserve. The recruit is a graduate of East High School where he played football and baseball and attended Morningside College, where he was on the staff of the Collegian Reporter.
Sioux Cityans in the Service
Sioux City Journal
4 July 1942
Bob Ellerd has arrived from the Marine Corps base in San Diego to visit his mother, Mrs. Dorothy Ellerd, 217 29th Street.
Lieut. Harry Gleason, who recently completed work at an officers’ training school in Miami Beach, Florida, is visiting here, as is his brother, Bob Gleason, stationed at the Marine Corps base in San Diego. Both are sons of Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Gleason, 211 16th Street.
Enlistment of Thadeuse Macur, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Macur, 2503 Indiana Avenue is announced by the Naval Aviation Cadet selection board at Minneapolis. He will be sent to Iowa City for training for the rank of ensign in the naval reserve. The recruit is a graduate of East High School where he played football and baseball and attended Morningside College, where he was on the staff of the Collegian Reporter.
Staff Sergeant James Goff, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Goff, 3417 Fifth Avenue, has been transferred to Kelly field, Texas for cadet training in the army air corps.
Private Arnold Hansen, son of Mr. and Mrs. I. B. Hansen, 1422 Hill Avenue, has been promoted to technician sergeant in the hospital corps at Camp Young, California.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Altimus, 3316 Seventh Avenue, have returned from Wichita Falls, Texas where they visited their son, Carl, Jr. in training at Shepard field. He is taking a mechanic’s course which he will complete in about three weeks.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
6 July 1942
Advanced Training
Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas—With his graduation from this basic flying school, Aviation Cadet Vincent L. Peters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Peters, of Boyden, Iowa, this week enters the last lap of his flight training before being commissioned as a flying lieutenant in the fighting army air corps.
Cadet Peters now moves on to an advanced flying school where he will learn to handle the faster, more powerful warships of America’s growing sky armada.
Completes Course
Private Irvin Lunin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lunin, 2260 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, recently was graduated from the Chanute Field School of the army air forces technical training command. While at Chanute Field he had been undergoing training in various technical operations vital to the maintenance of the country’s fighting planes.
Receives Commission
Camp Lee, Virginia—Corporal Mathias J. Schon, Jr., of Hawarden, Iowa, was graduated on July 3, 1942; from the officer candidate course of the quartermaster school located at Camp Lee, Virginia and received a commission as a second lieut. in the army of the United States.
Near Graduation
Jonathan W. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Brown, 4206 Country Club, has entered the last lap of his flight training before being commissioned as a flying lieut. in the army air corps. Cadet Brown moved to an advanced flying school from the basic flying school at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas
Seeks Commission
Private Dale W. Kern, 1905 W. Sixth Street, will leave the field artillery replacement center at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to attend the officer candidate school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he will take a course in the duties of a field artillery officer. If he passes the course he will receive a second lieutenant’s commission in the field artillery.
Promoted To Lieutenant
Sheldon, Iowa – Special: A former Sheldon High School coach, Eldon Pederson, has just been promoted to lieut. and is stationed at Camp Forrest, Tennessee with a division of combat engineers.
At Officers School
Corporal Norman C. Arnold of Sergeant Bluff has been transferred from Fort Bragg, North Carolina, to officer’s candidate school at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he will be stationed for the next three months in preparation for commissioning as a second lieut.
Joins Navy Air Force
Leslie H. Davisson, 217 19th Street, has been enlisted in the navy for flight training, the navy aviation cadet selection board announced at Minneapolis. Davisson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Davisson of Rock Valley, Iowa, expects to be ordered to duty in August at the Iowa City preflight school.
Navy Radio Operator
Harold M. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A Roberts, 715 Isabella Street, who was graduated from the naval radio school at Stillwater, Oklahoma, has been sent to Corpus Christi, Texas as radioman, third class, attached to naval aviation. He has been in service since August 1941.
Men in the Service
Sioux City Journal
7 July 1942
Goodfellow Field, San Angeloi, Texas – With his graduation from this basic flying school, Aviation Cadet Vincent L. Peters, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Peters, of Boyden, Iowa this week enters the last lap of his flight training before being commissioned as a flying lieutenant in the fighting army air corps.
Cadet Peters now moves on to an advanced flying school where he will learn to handle the faster, more powerful warships of America’s growing sky armada.
Private Irvin Lunin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Lunin, 2260 Rebecca Street, Sioux City, recently was graduated from the Chanute field school of the army air forces technical training command. While at Chanute field he had been undergoing training in various technical operations vital to the maintenance of the country’s fighting planes.
Camp Lee, Virginia- Corporal Mathias J. Schon, Jr. of Hawarden, Iowa, was graduated on July 3, 1942; from the officer candidate course of the quartermaster school located at Camp Lee, Virginia and received a commission as a second lieutenant in the army of the United States.
Jonathan W. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Brown, 4206 Country Club, has entered the last lap of his flight training before being commissioned as a flying lieut. in the army air corps. Cadet Brown moved to an advanced flying school from the basic flying school at Goodfellow Field, San Angelo, Texas
Private Dale W. Kern, 1905 W. Sixth Street, will leave the field artillery replacement center at Fort Bragg, North California, to attended the officer candidate school at Fort Sill, Oklahoma, where he will take a course in the duties of a field artillery officer. If he passes the course he will receive a second lieut’s commission in the field artillery.
Sheldon, Iowa – Special: A former Sheldon High School coach, Eldon Pederson, has just been promoted to lieut. and is stationed at Camp Forrest, Tennessee with a division of combat engineers.
Corporal Norman C. Arnold of Sergeant Bluff has been transferred from Fort Bragg, North Carolina to officers’ candidate school at Fort Benning, Georgia, where he will be stationed for the next three months in preparation for commissioning as a second lieutenant.
Leslie H. Davisson, 217 19th Street, has been enlisted in the navy for flight training, the navy aviation cadet selection board announced at Minneapolis. Davisson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie E. Davisson of Rock Valley, Iowa expects to be ordered to duty in August at the Iowa City preflight school.
Harold M. Miller, son of Mr. and Mrs. F. A Roberts, 715 Isabella Street, who was graduated from the naval radio school at Stillwater, Oklahoma, has been sent to Corpus Christi, Texas as radioman, third class, attached to naval aviation. He has been in service since August, 1941.
Private John D. McShannon, son of William McShannon, Soldier, Iowa has been graduated from the communication department of the armored force school. He is stationed with the Third armored division at Camp Polk, Louisiana.
Seven men from the Sioux City area have arrived at Fort Knox, Kentucky and will begin their basic training course at the armored force training center there. The men, all privates are Raymond Fisher, son of S. Fisher, Rizk, 1912 McDonald Street: John Hansen, son of W. J. Jansen, Correctionville; John Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kane, Danbury, Laurence T. Mattas, son of Mrs. Mary Mattas, Merrill; Dean M. Hansen, son of Julius L. Hansen, Winner, South Dakota and Edward Brandt, son of Claus Brandt, Norfolk, Neb.
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Graduated
Private John D. McShannon, son of William McShannon, Soldier, Iowa, has been graduated from the communication department of the armored force school. He is stationed with the Third armored division at Camp Polk, Louisiana.
At Fort Knox
Seven men from the Sioux City area have arrived at Fort Knox, Kentucky and will begin their basic training course at the armored force training center there. The men, all privates, are Raymond Fisher, son of S. Fisher, Rizk, 1912 McDonald Street: John Hansen, son of W. J. Hansen, Correctionville: John Kane, son of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Kane, Danbury: Laurence T. Mattas, son of Mrs. Mary Mattas, Merrill: Dean M. Hansen, son of Julius L. Hansen, Winner, South Dakota and Edward Brandt, son of Claus Brandt, Norfolk, Nebraska.
In Recruit Training
Six more Sioux Cityans reported at the naval training station in Great Lakes, Illinois to undergo a period of recruit training. Taking the training are: Earl Joseph Chaussee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Shaussee, 4000 Lakeport Road: N.A. Nelson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Nelson, 1815 S. Maple Street: Wayne Earl Shellenberger, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Shull, 310 Irene Street: George Washington Iseminger, son of G. W. Iseminger, 2111 S. Newton, Walter Ronald Bradley, son of John Bradley, 1213 14th Street and John Franklin Donahoo, 1212 Wall Street.
At Radio School
Paul Tope, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tope, 911 S. Mulberry Street, is in training at the aviation radio trade school at the Jacksonville, Florida Naval Station. He was selected on the basis of competitive examinations at the Great Lakes, Illinois Naval Training Station, where he had been training for two months.
Marine Promoted
Kenneth LeRoy Sutherland, son of Mrs. Lucille Allen, 2004 Rustin Street, has been promoted to private, first class, in the Marine Corps at Maui, Hawaiian Island. Mr. Sutherland enlisted in the Marine Corps in August 1941.
Upped To Sergeant
Corporal Harold A. Walters, formerly of Pierson, Iowa has been promoted to the grade of sergeant at the Columbia army air base, Columbia, South Carolina, according to an announcement Monday by his commanding officer. Sergeant Walters, son of Floyd A. Walters, entered the army air force July 24, 1941 He is an administrative clerk at the air base.
Men in the Service
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
8 July 1942
Private Wayne Lemke, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Lemke, 3215 Douglas Street, has been named a corporal. Joining the army January 30, he is stationed at Honolulu.
Men in the Service
Private John D. McShannon, son of William McShannon, Soldier, Iowa, has been graduated from the communication department of the armored force school. He is stationed with the Third armored division at Camp Polk, Louisiana.
Six more Sioux Cityans reported at the naval training station in Great Lakes, Illinois to undergo a period of recruit training. Taking the training are: Earl Joseph Chaussee, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alphonse Shaussee, 4000 Lakeport Road: N.A. Nelson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. N.A. Nelson, 1815 S. Maple Street: Wayne Earl Shellenberger, son of Mr. and Mrs. B.H. Shull, 310 Irene Street: George Washington Iseminger, son of G.W. Iseminger, 2111 S. Newton: Walter Ronald Bradley, son of John Bradley, 1213 14th Street and John Franklin Donahoo, 1212 Wall Street.
Paul Tope, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Tope, 911 S. Mulberry Street, is in training at the aviation radio trade school at the Jacksonville, Florida Naval Station. He was selected on the basis of competitive examinations at the Great Lakes, Illinois Naval Training Station, where he had been training for two months.
Kenneth LeRoy Sutherland, son of Mrs. Lucille Allen, 2004 Rustin Street, has been promoted to private first class in the Marine Corps at Maui, Hawaiian Islands. Mr. Sutherland enlisted in the Marine Corps in August 1941.
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Sworn In Coast Guard
John W. Skrable, son of Dr. F. L. Skrable, 1900 South Clinton Street and Earl O. Lindblom, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lindblom, 1303 27th Street, Tuesday were sworn into the United States Coast Guard service in Omaha, after enlisting recently. Mr. Skrable, who married Miss Catherine Sullivan on June 20, was night sports editor of The Journal. Mr. Lindblom was an accountant at the Wincharger Corporation.
Aviation Cadet Advanced
Cadet Loran W. Macy, son of Mrs. Mary Brady, Danbury, has been advanced to the upper class of aviation cadets at the army air base, Perrin field, Texas, after four weeks of basic flight training.
Named Corporal
Private Wayne Lemke, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lemke, 3215 Douglas Street, has been named a corporal. Joining the army January 30, he is stationed at Honolulu.
Leaves For Army
George Merrill, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. George Merrill, Sr., 717 37th Street, leaves today for induction into the army at Fort Des Moines.
Naval Cadets
Thomas Edward Davis, Jr. son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Davis, 829 18th Street and Thomas William Nooney, son of Thomas W. Nooney, 1007 Ninth Street, have reported for duty as aviation cadets at the United States Navy preflight school at Iowa City. They will attend a 12-month naval aviation course there. Both were graduated from Trinity High school and Trinity College.
Ends Basic Training
Cadet Everett N. Delashmutt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dell E. Dalashmutt, 1801 24th Street, was graduated this week to the upper class of aviation cadets at the army air base at Perrin field, Texas, after completing four weeks of basic flight training.
Veteran Home
Jerry Buckley, who is in the United States Navy and took part in the Coral Sea Battle, is spending a 30-day furlough with his father, H. M. Buckley, 2500 Center Street. Mr. Buckley was also stationed at Pearl Harbor and saw activity there.
Men In Service
Sioux City Journal
9 July 1942
John W. Skrable, son of Dr. F. L. Skrable, 1900 South Clinton Street and Earl O. Lindblom, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Lindblom, 1303 27th Street, Tuesday were sworn into the United States coast guard service in Omaha, after enlisting recently. Mr. Skrable, who married Miss Catherine Sullivan on June 20, was night sports editor of The Journal. Mr. Lindblom was an accountant at the Wincharger Corporation.
Cadet Loren W. Macy, son of Mrs. Brady, Danbury, has been advanced to the Upper Class of aviation cadets at the army air base, Perrin Field, Texas, after four weeks of basic flight training.
George Merrill, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. George Merrill, Sr., 717 37th Street, leaves today for induction into the army at Fort Des Moines.
Thomas Edward Davis, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Davis, 829 18th Street and Thomas William Nooney, son of Thomas W. Nooney, 1007 Ninth Street, have reported for duty as aviation cadets at the United States Navy preflight school at Iowa City. They will attend a 12-month naval aviation course there. Both were graduated from Trinity High School and Trinity College.
Cadet Everett N. Dalashmutt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dell E. Dalashmutt, 1801 24th Street, was graduated this week to the upper-class of aviation cadets at the army air base at Perrin field, Texas, after completing four weeks of basic flight training.
Jerry Buckley, who is in the United States Navy and took part in the Coral Sea Battle, is spending a 30-day furlough with his father, H. M. Buckley, 2500 Center Street. Mr. Buckley was also stationed at Pearl Harbor and saw activity there.
Although it bears the marks of war, Honolulu still is a nice place, Surgical Technician Wilmer Frazier wrote in a letter from the army base there to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Frazier, 2726 Home Street. He also praised the army setup at Honolulu and adds that he is “OK”.
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Writes From Hawaii
Although it bears the marks of war, Honolulu still is a nice place, Surgical Technician Wilmer Frazier wrote in a letter from the army base there to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Frazier, 2726 Home Street. He also praised the army setup at Honolulu and adds that he is “o.k.”
Air Instructor
Gale F. Hanson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Hanson, 3811 Peters Avenue, has entered the cadet aviation detachment as a trainee instructor at Randolph field, Texas. Before his entrance into army service he was an instructor in civilian pilot training at Vermillion. He is a graduate of Kemper Military academy and received his aviation instruction at Morningside College and the Cedar Rapids Aviation School.
Wins Promotion
First Class Private Hugh W. Adams, 2800 Memorial Drive, has been promoted to technician, fifth grade, at Key field, Mississippi, to which he recently was transferred from Selfridge field, Michigan. He is the son of Dr. and Mrs. H. L. Adams of Washta, Iowa. Before his enlistment he was a commercial artist.
Becomes Corporal
Private Wayne Murray, son of Mr. and Mrs. Luke Murray of Tucson, Arizona, former Sioux Cityans, has been promoted to corporal at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana. Corporal Murray entered the army last May.
Flight Training
Two Sioux Cityans will be among the 30 men ordered to report July 16 at the Wold-Chamberlain Airport at Minneapolis for preliminary flight training. They are Robert Drew Kass, 3014 Pierce Street and Sibley Benton Newman, 2839 Summit Street.
Hospital Ratings
Two Sioux Cityans have graduated from the hospital Corps School at the naval training station at Great Lakes, Illinois. Joe P. Pumputes, 25, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Pumputes, 2500 Grand Avenue and Frederick E. Miller, 26, son of Mrs. Bridget Miller, 2601 Vine Street, both became hospital apprentices, second class
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
10 July 1942
Officer Promoted
R. Lawrence Searing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Searing, 1915 West Street, has been promoted from second lieutenant to first lieutenant. Lieut. Searing is stationed at Camp Barkley, Abilene, Texas.
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant A. Harold, 1715 Jackson Street, has been promoted to staff sergeant at Pendleton field, Oregon, to which he recently was transferred from Barksdale field, Louisiana.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
11 July 1942
Becomes Sergeant
Private First Class Gerald W. Foland of the army quartermaster corps, stationed at McChord field, Washington, has been promoted to the grade of sergeant-technician. Sergeant Foland enlisted in the army September 9, 1940 at Omaha.
Chanute Graduate
Private John H. Larsen, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Larsen, Sr., 2619 Prospect Street, was graduated recently from the Chanute field school of the army air forces technical training command.
On Furlough
Gordon Woolridge, fireman second class, United States Navy, is spending a five-day furlough in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Woolridge, 2111 McKinley Street. He was stationed at Pearl Harbor on a tender when the bombing occurred. Since April he has been stationed on the east coast.
Soldier Promoted
Fred J. Lohr, 712, 29th Street, has been promoted to the position of technician fourth grade, with the title of sergeant, and has been assigned to the army post-office at headquarters company, Fort Shafter, in the Hawaiian Islands.
Made Sergeant
Patrolman A. A. Buchino has been informed that a brother, Frank, stationed at a Salinas, California air base has been made sergeant. He enlisted about 18 months ago in the air corps. He was employed here by the Illinois Central railroad.
High Rating
Norman John McLeod, a son of Mrs. Bertha McLeod and a grandson of Mr. and Mrs. John McLeod, 1514 Summitt Street, was given an exceptionally high physical rating on his recent examination for army service. A senior in mechanical engineering at the University of Pittsburgh, Norman graduated from Trinity High School here and also attended Trinity College. He recently left for training at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
13 July 1942
In Navy Training
Elmer Marion Carver, son of Mr. and Mrs. H C. Carver, 1203 Eighth Street and Merrill Edward Potts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy V. Potts, 3310 Ridge Avenue, have begun recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training Station in Illinois.
Promoted In Navy
Donald R. Franklin, 17, former Journal carrier and East High School graduate, has been given a rating of aviation machinist mate, third class, after a 26 week’s training course at Navy pier, Chicago. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin, 1329 S. Glass Street.
To Become Officer
Sergeant Michael Skolosky, on a 24-hour leave in Sioux City, is one of 50 men chosen from the Seventh corps area for officers training course at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was stationed in the medical corps at Fort Francis Warren, Wyoming. He is on his way to Fort Benning where he will receive officers training for the infantry. Sergeant Skolosky is visiting with his wife at the Sydney apartments.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
14 July 1942
Becomes Corporal
Frank Patton has been promoted to the rank of corporal in a boat detachment of the army. His sister is Mrs. Violet Heath, 2806 Irene Street. His parents live at Rock Rapids, Iowa.
Officer Promoted
Promotion of Second Lieut. Gregory W. Knowles to the rank of first lieutenant in the army has been announced. Lieut. Knowles is the son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Knowles, 1914 Allan Street. He is stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.
Men in Service
Elmer Marion Carver, son of Mr. and Mrs. H C. Carver, 1203 Eighth Street and Merrill Edward Potts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Guy V. Potts, 3310 Ridge Avenue, have begun recruit training at Great Lakes Naval Training station in Illinois.
Donald R. Franklin, 17, former Journal Carrier and East High School graduate, has been given a rating of aviation machinist mate, third class, after a 26 week’s training course at Navy Pier, Chicago. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Franklin, 1329 S. Glass Street.
Sergeant Michael Skalovsky, on a 24-hour leave in Sioux City, is one of 50 men chosen from the Seventh corps area for officers training course at Fort Benning, Georgia. He was stationed in the medical corps at Fort Francis Warren, Wyoming. He is on his way to Fort Benning where he will receive officers training for the infantry. Sergeant Skalovsky is visiting with his wife at the Sydney apartments.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
15 July 1942
Home On Furlough
Jerry Buckley, who is in the United States Navy, is home on furlough visiting his father, H.M. Buckley, 2500 Center Street. He also will be guest of an aunt, Mrs. Mayme O’Neil, 310 W, Eighth Street, at a picnic of the Daughters of Union Veterans at 12:30 o’clock this afternoon in Riverside Park. Jerry’s grandfather was a civil war veteran.
Technical Instructor
Private Robert C. Clift, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clift of Hornick, Iowa was graduated recently from the Chanute field school of the army air forces technical training command. After a four-week training course in teaching methods, he will be assigned to a technical school as instructor.
Advanced To Major
Brig Gen. John M. Willis, commander at Camp Grant, Illinois, announced that Capt. Lawrence E. Hudgel, M.C. of Anthon, Iowa, has been promoted to major. Major Hudgel is in the 30th battalion, medical replacement training center at the camp.
Returns To Camp
Sergeant Owen Osborn has returned to Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri after spending a week-end furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Osborn, 3702 Sixth Avenue. Mr. Osborn is a technician in the hospital at Fort Leonard Wood.
Appointed Corporal
A former police reporter for The Journal, Norman Agathon, has been appointed corporal at the antiaircraft training center at Fort Eustis, Virginia and assigned to the personnel department. He also worked for the International News service in Washington.
Into Training
Byrl Behrens of Westfield, Iowa, an enlistee in the navy, left July 7 for training at the Great Lakes Station. Corporal Gordon E. Behrens, a brother, is stationed in the Panama Canal Zone.
Off To Army Camp
Corporal Frederic Wood will depart Thursday for the army advanced training school at Stockton field, California, after spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wood, 3016 Nebraska Street.
Men in Service
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
16 July 1942
Private Robert C. Clift, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Clift of Hornick, Iowa, was graduated recently from the Chanute field school of the army air forces technical training command. After a four-week training course in teaching methods, he will be assigned to a technical school as instructor.
Brig. Gen. John M. Willis, commander at Camp Grant, Illinois, announced that Capt. Lawrence E. Hudgel, M. C. of Anthon, Iowa has been promoted to major. Maj. Hudgel is in the 30th battalion, medical replacement training center at the camp.
A former police reporter for The Journal Norman Agathon, has been appointed corporal at the antiaircraft center at Fort Eustis, Virginia and assigned to the personnel department. He also worked for the International News service in Washington.
Byrl Behrens of Westfield, Iowa, an enlistee in the navy, left July 7 for training at the Great Lakes Station. Corporal Gordon E. Behrens, a brother, is stationed in the Panama Canal Zone.
Corporal Frederic Wood will depart today for the army advanced training school at Stockton field, California, after spending a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. A. Wood, 3016 Nebraska Street.
News From Our Boys
Three In Coast Guard
Adam J. Bocian, 104 Paxton Street: Carlton F. Ritts, 2800 Pierce Street and Edward M. Thompson, 3630 Vine Avenue, enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Tuesday. They were sworn in at the Omaha recruiting office and have been assigned to a coast guard training station. Bocian, son of Edward Bocian, was a butcher at Armour Packing Company before his enlistment: Ritts, son of Mrs E. Watson, 309 14th Street, was employed at the Peterson-Doyle Paint Company and Thompson, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Thompson, was a salesman for Frank Pilly & Sons.
Reports For Duty
Lieut. James F. Kirkendall, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Fred Kirkendall, 206 21st Street, has left for Philadelphia to report for duty at the municipal airport as pilot in the army air corps. Lieut. Kirkendall was graduated July 3 from the aviation school at Kelly field, Texas.
Officer Transferred
Lieut. R. E. Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. G G. Wilson, 5301 Perry Creek Road, has been transferred from Napier field, Dothan, Alabama to Dale Mabry field, Tallahassee, Florida. The lieutenant is in the army air corps.
Navy Electrician
Royce, has reported to the naval training school at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana for training as a naval electrician.
Enjoys Reading Journal
Private M. J. Yanney, in the air force training school at Victorville, California enjoys reading The Journal at the post library because of the news on local activities; he has written editors of The Journal. Private Yanney writes that there are not many Sioux City boys there, but that they promise a good account of themselves when the time comes for active duty.
Men in Service
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
17 July 1942
Adam J. Bocian, 104 Paxton Street; Carlton F. Ritts, 2800 Pierce Street and Edward M. Thompson, 3630 Vine Avenue, enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Tuesday. They were sworn in at the Omaha recruiting office and have been assigned to a coast guard training station. Bocian, son of Edward Bocian, was a butcher at the Armour & Co. plant before his enlistment; Titts, son of Mrs. E. Watson, 309 14th Street, was employed at the Peterson-Doyle Paint Company and Thompson, who is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward M. Thompson, was a salesman for Frank Pilley & Sons.
Private Russell A. Olson has returned to Great Lakes Naval Training Station to resume Marine Corps training. During his furlough he visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin E. Olson at Concord, Nebraska and his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Mettlen, 1703 W. Fourth Street.
Lieut. James F. Kirkendall, who has been visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. Fred Kirkendall, 206 21st Street, has left for Philadelphia to report for duty at the municipal airport as pilot in the army air corps. Lieut. Kirkendall was graduated July 3 from the aviation school at Kelly field, Texas.
Private M. J. Yanney, in the air force training school at Victorville, California, enjoys reading The Journal at the post library because of the news on local activities, he has written editor of The Journal. Private Yanney writes that there are not many Sioux City boys there, but that they promise a good account of themselves when the time comes for active duty.
Royce C. Mingo, 1710 Nash Street, has reported to the naval training school at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana for training as a naval electrician.
Sioux Cityans in Service
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
18 July 1942
Lloyd O. Haefs, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Haefs, 1825 Horne Avenue and Robert D. Hupp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Hupp of Wayne, Nebraska have begun primary flight training with the air corps training detachment at Corsicana field, Texas.
Robert K. Laufer, son of Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Laufer, 3410 Virginia Street has enlisted in the navy and is at the naval training station at Great Lakes, Illinois.
John F. Bundy, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. O. Bundy, 2717 S. Glass Street, has been advanced to the rank of lieutenant, according to a dispatch received here Friday. Lieut. Bundy has been attached to the naval air station at Corpus Christi, Texas since April 1941, where he serves as an instructor.
John Arthur Bogen, son of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Bogen, 701 20th Street, has enlisted for training as a naval aviator. He is expected to be ordered to duty at the Minneapolis base in September 1942. Mr. Bogen attended Trinity High School here where he was active in intramural sports and boxing.
Jack R. Stickels, son of Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Stickels, 921 22d Street, was sworn in at the naval academy at Annapolis Friday. Stickels is a graduate of Central High School and attended Iowa State College at Ames.
News From Our Boys
In Flight Training
Lloyd O. Haefs, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Haefs, 1825 Horne Avenue and Robert D. Hupp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd D. Hupp of Wayne, Nebraska have begun primary flight training with the air corps training detachment at Corsicana field, Texas.
Enlists In Navy
Richard F. Gordon, 714 Virginia Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Gordon, has enlisted in the navy and is at the Great Lakes naval training station in Illinois.
In Armored Force
Private Robert L. Butler, son of Hubert K. Butler, 914 Pierce Street and Private Stanley C. Mamel, husband of Maryelen Hamel, 315 S. Irene Street, have been assigned to the armored force replacement center of the army at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Enlists in Marines
Charles E. Jewell, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl M. Jewell, 2210 Isabella Street, has enlisted in the Marine Corps. He is stationed at the San Diego, California base.
Sergeant Promoted
Sergeant Marion L. Leetch, son of Mrs. Ellen Leetch 1410 Pierce Street, has been promoted to staff sergeant instructor in an technical school in Iceland. He enlisted in the army January 4, 1938.
In January, 1941, he enlisted again in the army. He was married August 30, 1941, to Marcella Rogers of Chicago and has been in Iceland since September 1941.
Furlough Over
Gordon Woolridge, fireman second class in the navy, has returned to duty after spending a furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Woolridge, 2111 McKinley Street.
Cadet On Furlough
Aviation Cadet Keith W. McKillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. George W. McKillips, 1224 25th Street, is home on a 40-day furlough from Maxwell field in Alabama where he has completed his primary training. He enlisted in the army three months ago.
Sioux Cityans in Service
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
19 July 1942
Lloyd O. Haefs, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Haefs, 1825 Horne Avenue and Robert D. Hupp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd DA. Hupp of Wayne, Nebraska have begun primary flight training with the air corps training detachment at Corsicana field, Texas.
Richard F. Gordon, 714 Virginia Street, son of Mr. and Mrs. T.F. Gordon, has enlisted in the navy and is at the Great Lakes naval training station in Illinois.
Private Robert L. Butler, son of Hubert K. Butler, 914 Pierce Street and Private Stanley C. Mamel, husband of Maryelen Hamel, 315 S. Irene Street, have been assigned to the armored force replacement center of the army at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Charles E. Jewell, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl M. Jewell, 2210 Isabella Street, has enlisted in the Marine Corps. He is stationed at the San Diego, California base.
Sergeant Marion L. Leetch, son of Mrs. Ellen Leetch 1410 Pierce Street has been promoted to staff sergeant instructor in a technical school in Iceland. He enlisted in the army January 4, 1938. In January 1941 he enlisted again in the army. He was married August 30, 1941 to Marcella Rogers of Chicago and has been in Iceland since September 1941.
Gordon Woolridge, fireman second class in the navy, has returned to duty after spending a furlough at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Woolridge, 2111 McKinley Street.
Aviation Cadet Keith W. McKillips, son of Mr. and Mrs. George w. McKillips, 1224 25TH Street, is home on a 40-day furlough from Maxwell field in Alabama where he has completed his primary training. He enlisted in the army three months ago.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
21 July 1942
Becomes Captain
Lieut. Millan Barrent, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. M. Seff, 312 24th Street, has been promoted to the rank of captain at the station hospital, Camp Tyson, Tennessee. He has been in the medical corps nine months.
Assigned To Band
Private Irving Satin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Morris M. Satin, 1710 Jones Street, has been assigned to the 37th infantry band at Camp Barkley, California.
Joins Air Corps
Everett W. Collier, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Collier, 1924 W. Fifth Street, has enlisted in the army air corps and left Monday to enter training, his wife reported.
Named Corporal
Isadore Wutkin, 26, stationed in the personnel department of the medical corps at Fort Lewis, Washington, recently was promoted to technician, fifth grade, and is now a corporal, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wutkin, 1406 Myrtle Street, have been notified.
In Flight Training
Cadet Merlin L. Hughes, son of Mrs. Lydia Hughes, 1114 Hill Avenue, has completed preliminary flight training at Tulare, California, has been advanced to basic training.
Is Made Corporal
LeRoy D. Robbins, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Robbins, 2825 Dupont Street, recently was promoted from private first class to the rank of technician corporal. He has been in the army since last October and has been stationed in the Hawaiian Islands for the last four months.
Marine Ends Furlough
Corporal E. E. Reilly has returned to the Marine Base at San Diego, California, after spending a 10-day furlough at the home of his parents, Mr and Mrs. R. P. Reilly, 3332 Nebraska Street.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
22 July 1942
Three Promotions
A former Sioux Cityan, R. B. Hammer, son of Mrs. Lizzie Stephenson of Moville, has been promoted three times in the navy within 13 months. Hammer, stationed at the Philadelphia navy yard, enlisted in June, 1941, as an apprentice seaman. He first was promoted to yeoman, second class, then to petty officer, third class. He will receive his rating as petty officer, second class, in August.
Home On Furlough
Lorin C. Phenis, first class petty officer, is spending a furlough with his mother, Mrs. Florence Phenis, 416 12th Street. Phenis has been in the navy six years and has spent much of that time in the Canal Zone.
Trains For Commission
Staff Sergeant Jack Stitt, son of Mrs. June Stitt, 5300 Fourth Avenue, attached to the tank division at Camp Hood, Texas, has been ordered to Waco, Texas for a 13-week officers training course. Before his assignment to Camp Hood he was stationed at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
Begin Navy Training
It’s “Anchors Aweigh” for five Sioux City men who reported for duty at the United States Naval training station at Great Lakes, Illinois, to begin their recruit training.
The new bluejacket from Sioux City are Thomas E. Hanifan, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Ostmyer, 1922 S. St. Mary’s Street: George D. DeVault, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. DeVault, 1232 Mulberry Street: John S. Bunch, 18, 306 ½ S. Fowler Street: Floyd B. Wright, 35, husband of Mrs. Gladys E. Wright, 2519 Silver Street and Richard F. Gordon, 27, son of Mrs. T.F. Gordon, 714 Virginia Street.
Leo V. Samsel, 1002 Irene Street, enlisted in the United States Coast Guard Tuesday at the Omaha recruiting office. He is being sent to a coast guard training station immediately. Samsel is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. C. Samsel.
Artillery Sergeant
George Van Hazel, 1424 W. Fourth, has been promoted to the rank of sergeant; it was announced today at the field artillery replacement training center at Camp Roberts, California.
In Army Air Corps
Frederick Utecht, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Fredrick Utecht, 4348 Tyler Street, has entered the army air corps and is enrolled in the aviation technical school at Chanute field, Illinois.
Army Wings Near
Aviation Cadet Jonathan W. Brown, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Brown, 4206 Country Club Boulevard, has reported at the army flying school at Lubbock, Texas for the final lap of training for a commission in the air corps.
Pass Rifle Tests
Privates Richard Seaton, Earl Seaton and Bob Tower have passed rifle tests at the marine base at San Diego, California. They enlisted in the Marine Corps May 30.
Sergeant Promoted
Sergeant Julian I. Fobes, 1915 Pierce Street, has been advanced to the rank of technical sergeant at Camp Barkley, Texas.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal- Tribune
23 July 1942
Hospital Assignment
A former Sioux Cityan, Hugh Hagan, naval pharmacist’s mate, third class, has been assigned to duty at the navy hospital at Great Lakes, Illinois. Hagan, who enlisted July 13, was supervisor of the operating room at Alexian Brothers Male Hospital at St. Louis, Missouri, last year.
Arrives Overseas
Private Joseph Baranowski has arrived safely “somewhere oversea.” That was the information contained in a letter from him to his wife, who lives at 410 W. Third Street.
Sailor Promoted
Stanley Meierstein has been promoted to first class petty officer and is stationed in Philadelphia. His wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meierstein, reside at 2941 Washington Street. He has been in the navy six years.
Stationed In Ireland
Corporal Brenton Lamb, son of Mrs. Nettie Lamb, 610 Wesley Way, is stationed with Uncle Sam’s army in Ireland, according to a letter received Wednesday from him by his mother. It was the first word that she heard from him since last April. Also in Sioux City is a sister, Mrs. Edward Manderscheid, 2919 Edmunds Avenue.
To Be Mechanic
Private Allen J. Strong, son of Wilbur M. Strong of Sioux City, recently began the airplane mechanics course at the army air base at Lincoln. Private Strong, on graduation will be rated as a fully qualified airplane mechanic and will be assigned to a permanent air force squadron for active duty.
Our Men In Service
Sioux City Journal
24 July 1942
Walter Page, 4240 Tyler Street, has been transferred from Camp Barkley, Texas to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He has been assigned to the laboratory technician’s school.
Corporal Oscar Runyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Runyon, 610 ½ Court Street, who has been serving with the A. E. F. in Ireland, has volunteered as a commando and is training in Scotland.
Mrs. Byrnes A. Johnson, 2417 Center Street, has received a cablegram from her husband, Private B. A. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson of Morningside, saying that he has arrived safely in Great Britain.
Edward F. Hendriks, son of Mrs. Fred Hendriks, 2721 Dodge Avenue, has completed a three-day leave which he spent visiting here. He recently was graduated from officers candidate school, Camp Lee, Virginia and has been commissioned a second lieut. He is attached to the quartermaster corps of the air corps at Duncan field, Texas. He departed for his post Monday.
Private First Class Robert L. Bradburry, Jr., of Stockton, California recently spent a five-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bradburry, 210 W. 16th Street.
A former Sioux Cityan, Hugh Hagan, naval pharmacist’s mate, third class, has been assigned to duty at the navy hospital at Great Lakes, Illinois. Hagan who enlisted July 13, was supervisor of the operating room at Alexian brothers male hospital at St. Louis, Missouri last year.
Private Joseph Baranowski has arrived safely “somewhere overseas.” That was the information contained in a letter from him to his wife, who lives at 410 W. Third Street.
Stanley Meierstein has been promoted to first class petty officer and is stationed in Philadelphia. His wife and parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Meierstein, reside at 2941 Washington Street. He has been in the navy six years.
Corporal Brenton Lamb, son of Mrs. Nettie Lamb, 610 Wesley Way, is stationed with Uncle Sam’s army in Ireland, according to a letter received Wednesday from him by his mother. It was the first word that she heard from him since last April. Also in Sioux City is a sister, Mrs. Edward Manderscheid, 2919 Edmunds Avenue.
Private Allen J. Strong, son of Wilbur M. Strong of Sioux City, recently began the airplane mechanics course at the army air base at Lincoln. Private Strong, on graduation, will be rated as a fully qualified airplane mechanic and will be assigned to a permanent air force squadron for active duty.
News From Our Boys
Soldier Transferred
Walter Page, 4240 Tyler Street, has been transferred from Camp Barkley, Texas to Fort Sam Houston, Texas. He has been assigned to the laboratory technician’s school.
Yankee Commando
Corporal Oscar Runyon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Oscar Runyon, 610 ½ Court Street, who has been serving with the A. E. F. in Ireland, has volunteered as a commando and is in training in Scotland.
In Great Britain
Mrs. Byrnes A. Johnson, 2417 Center Street, has received a cablegram from her husband, Private B. A. Johnson, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Johnson of Morningside, saying that he has arrived safely in Great Britain.
Wins Commission
Lieut. Edward F. Hendriks, son of Mrs. Fred Hendriks, 2721 Dodge Avenue, has completed a three-day leave which he spent visiting here. He recently was graduated from officer’s candidate school, Camp Lee, Virginia and has been commissioned a second lieutenant. He is attached to the quartermaster corps of the air corps at Duncan field, Texas.
Spends Furlough Here
Private First Class Robert L. Bradburry, Jr. of Stockton, California, recently spent a five-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Bradburry, 210 W. 16th Street.
Assigned To Infantry
Private Benjamin F. Cooper, a former resident in the L. H. Taylor home, 2621 28th Street, has been assigned to the infantry at Camp Carson, Colorado.
Leo P. Smith, son of Mrs. Bertha Smith, 4206 Harrison Street, has been promoted to the rank of corporal at the signal corps replacement center at Camp Crowder, Missouri. Corporal Smith was inducted into the army last March 24.
Receive Commissions
Two Sioux Cityans, Corporal Edward F. Hendricks, 2721 Dodge Avenue and Corporal John L. Schott, Jr. 2910 Nebraska Street, have been graduated from the officer candidates course of the quartermaster school at Camp Lee, Virginia and received commissions as second lieutenants in the army.
Men in Service
Sioux City Journal-Tribune
25 July 1942
Francis Free, son of Fred H. Free, 3106 Valley Drive, has been promoted from first lieutenant to captain at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts. Capt Free began active service last November.
Sergeant Elroy R. (Dick) Baker, former bakery employe here, has been assigned to the officer’s training school at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming. Sergeant Baker was assistant chief baker at Camp Crowder, Missouri, before being transferred. He was inducted last October as a private. His mother, Mrs. Lydia Baker, resides at 610 ½ Pearl Street. His father, C.A. Baker, also lives here.
H. Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peterson of Moville, has been promoted to the rank of corporal at Burbank, California. He was inducted last April.
News From Our Boys
Promoted To Captain
Francis Free, son of Fred H. Free, 3106 Valley Drive, has been promoted from first lieutenant to Captain at Camp Edwards, Massachusetts. Capt. Free began active service last November.
Seeks Commission
Sergeant Elroy R “Dick” Baker, former bakery employe here, has been assigned to the officers’ training school at Fort Francis E. Warren, Wyoming. Sergeant Baker was assistant chief baker at Camp Crowder, Missouri, before being transferred. He was inducted last October as a private. His mother, Mrs. Lydia Baker, resides at 610 ½ Pearl Street. His father, C. A. Baker, also lives here.
Named Corporal
A. H. Peterson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Christ Peterson of Moville, has been promoted to the rank of corporal at Burbank, California. He was inducted last April.
Furlough Over
Corporal and Mrs. Lawrence J. Lee have returned to Washington after a 10-day furlough spent in the home of his mother, Mrs. Margaret Lee, 312 Brown Block.
Staff Sergeant
Sergeant Robert E. Finley, attached to the infantry at Camp Pine New Jersey, has been promoted to staff sergeant. Word of the promotion was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Finley, 310 10th Street. He enlisted here 15 months ago.
Ends Furlough
Completing a 10-day furlough here, Corporal J. D. Kennedy left for Camp Poston, Arizona, after visiting his wife and other relatives in the home of Mrs. Kennedy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sparks, 1705, Wright Avenue.
Named Sergeant
Arthur L. Carey, a former Sioux City boy, now serving with the American forces in Ireland, has been promoted to staff sergeant
In Camp Paper
In a picture in the Cannoneer’s Post, weekly newspaper of the field artillery at Camp Roberts in California appears O. F. Albright, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Albright, Merrill, Iowa. The picture shows the soldiers as they stepped up to receive the first $50 under the recent pay enacted by congress. Private Albright is shown counting his cash while other soldiers are awaiting their names to be called.
Arrives In England
Jack Mangold, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H. Mangold, formerly of Sioux City, has arrived in England, a cablegram received by his parents revealed. Jack is employed by an aircraft company.
Completes Course
Carl F. Altimus, Jr. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Altimus, 3314 Seventh Avenue, was graduated recently from a aviation mechanics course at Sheppard Field in Texas. The field, near Wichita Falls, is one of many army air forces technical training command schools which trains ground crews to “Keep ‘Em Flying.”
Men In Service
Sioux City Journal
26 July 1942
Second Lieut. James F. Toy, 20, son of Mrs Carleton B. Toy, 1914 Jackson Street, received orders Saturday to report for active army duty at Camp Wheeler, Georgia. Lieut. Toy is in the infantry.
After completing his first year of college at Kenyon College, Gambier, O., Lieut. Toy came home for a five-week visit and returned to school when his call for a physical examination came. He reported in Omaha and has been waiting here for several weeks for the order to report for duty. He is a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Kenyon.
Lieut. Toy was graduated from Shattuck Military Academy in 1941 where he was cadet major of the battalion.
F. Gilbert Jones, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. A Jones of 1225 17th Street has been promoted to sergeant in the army medical corps, his parents have been informed. He is stationed in Panama.
Sergeant Robert E. Finley, attached to the infantry at Camp Pine, New Jersey, has been promoted to staff sergeant. Word of the promotion was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. S. Finley, 310 10th Street. He enlisted here 15 months ago.
Completing a 10-day furlough here, Corporal J. D. Kennedy left for Camp Poston, Arizona, after visiting his wife and other relatives in the home of Mrs. Kennedy’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Sparks, 1705 Wright Avenue.
Arthur L. Carey, a former Sioux City boy, now serving with the American forces in Ireland, has been promoted to staff sergeant.
In a picture in the Cannoneer’s Post, weekly newspaper of the field artillery at Camp Roberts in California appears O.F. Albright, a son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Albright, Merrill, Iowa. The picture shows the soldiers as they stepped up to receive the first $50.00 under the recent pay enacted by congress. Private Albright is shown counting his cash while other soldiers are awaiting their names to be called.
Jack Mangold, son of Mr. and Mrs. George H Mangold, formerly of Sioux City, has arrived in England, a cablegram received by his parents revealed. Jack is employed by an aircraft company.
Carl F. Altimus, Jr. a son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Altimus, 3314 Seventh Avenue, was graduated recently from a aviation mechanics course at Sheppard field in Texas. The field, near Wichita Falls, is one of many army air force technical training command schools which trains ground crews to “Keep ‘Em Flying”
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
27 July 1942
Four more Sioux Cityans have arrived at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station to begin recruit training. They are Robert K. Lanfer, 19, 3410 Virginia Street; Leonard E. Schonrock, 20, son of John Schronrock, 1115 Logan Street; Robert W. Jorgensen, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Jorgensen, 802 17th Street and Duane L. Hilburn, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Hilburn, 106 Oakland Street.
In Armored Force
Private James F. Legg, son of Mrs. Lulu L. Legg, 1413 11th Street, has begun a basic training course at the armored force replacement center at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Named Sergeant
Marion E. Schertz of Sioux City has been promoted to the rank of sergeant technician fourth grade, at Camp Sutton, North Carolina. Sergeant Schertz is attached to an ordnance unit recruited by automobile dealers of the nation.
Soldier Transferred
Private Arthur DeLaughter has been transferred from Camp Blenning, Florida to Delworth, North Carolina, his mother, Mrs. Lyda DeLaughter, 1615 Court Street, said today.
Sergeant In A. E. F.
Mr. and Mrs. Ray Wagner, 1806 S. Palmetto Street, have received a letter from their son, Ray, who is with American troops in Northern Ireland. He informed them that he had been promoted to the rank of staff sergeant.
Our Men In Service
Sioux City Journal
28 July 1942
Jerry Sauntry, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. J. Sauntry, 1717 Pierce Street, now in training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station, has received a second class pharmacist rating.
Capt. Ernest D. Epstein, flight surgeon in the ninth photographic squadron, arrived in Karachi, India, word was received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. H. Epstein, 3525 Vine Avenue. The wires stated, “Quite well, don’t worry.” Capt. Epstein left Biloxi, Mississippi May 29 and this was the first word his parents had received from him. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa medical school and was an interne at Cedars of Lebanon hospital in Los Angeles and Michael Reese Hospital in Chicago before enlisting in the army in August of 1940.
Lieut. Daniel R. Behn, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank W. Behn, Battle Creek, Iowa has been promoted to captain. He is with the 48th field artillery at Camp San Luis Obispo, California.
Private Fred C. Hansen, Jr. returned Monday to San Diego marine base, after spending a 15-day furlough with his mother, Mrs. Fred L. Pittman, 627 Fourth Street.
News From Our Boys
Quick Promotion
Arthur Hafits, enlisted member of the antitank corps at Camp Barkley, Texas, has been promoted to sergeant after four months service in the army. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hafits, 1419 Virginia Street. Also he is a twin brother of Clifford Hafits, stationed in the air corps at Chanute field, Illinois. Mr. and Mrs. Hafits have two other sons in the service.
Our Men In Service
Sioux City Journal
29 July 1942
Corporal Raymond M. Murphy, son of Mrs. Mary R. Herman, has been admitted to the army air forces officer candidate school, the first of its kind, at Miami Beach, Florida. He will study administrative, personnel and supply duties and on graduation in 12 weeks, he will be commissioned a second lieutenant
Bernard Sullivan, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B Sullivan, 310 13th Street, has been promoted to pharmacist’s mate, third class, at the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. He is a graduate of Trinity College and enlisted four months ago.
Lieut. John K. L. Maynard was graduated July 25 from the army air technical training school Lowry field, Colorado. He is the son of Mrs. Howard Maynard, 2214 S. St. Aubin Street.
Corporal Raymond C. Kozalowski of Sioux City has been promoted to sergeant at the army airbase at Salt Lake City, Utah, it has been announced by Col. Hubert V. Hopkins, base commander.
Sergeant Arlo James Campbell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dunn, 112 Casselman Street has been promoted to staff sergeant at Fort Sam Houston, Texas and transferred to Camp Swift, Texas, where he will be attached to the medical corps. Sergeant Campbell enlisted in Sioux City more than two years ago.
News From Our Boys
To Naval Air Corps
Arthur Raymond Washburn, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Washburn, 3422 Orleans Avenue, has enlisted for flight training as a naval aviation cadet. He will begin his training in August at Wold-Chamberlain Airport, Minneapolis.
Is Radioman
Albert Victor McKnight, 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. McKnight, 1128 S. Cornelia Street, enlisted for service in the navy July 25, at Salt Lake City. He will serve as a radio technician, second class and is at present on the west coast.
In Indiana
Corporal Technician Emmett R. Anderson, son of Mrs. Catherine Anderson, 2424 W. Third Street, has been assigned to the 83d division, Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
In Parachute Corps
Private Joseph M. Foye, Jr. son of Mrs. Gertrude Frye, 816 20th Street, received his preliminary training in the United States army parachute corps at Camp Roberts, California. Private Foye enlisted here June 30.
Home On Furlough
Corporal Jack D. Krusenstjerna of Fort Custer, Michigan is spending a 10-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. Krusenstjerna, 502 S. Cecelia Street.
Our Men In Service
Sioux City Journal
30 July 1942
Arthur Raymond Washburn, 19, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur J. Washburn, 3422 Orleans Avenue, has enlisted for flight training as a naval aviation cadet. He will begin his training in August at Wold-Chamberlain airport, Minneapolis.
Albert Victor McKnight, 30, son of Mr. and Mrs. James D. McKnight, 1128 S. Cornelia Street, enlisted for service in the navy July 25 at Salt Lake City. He will service as a radio technician, second class, and is at present on the west coast.
Corporal Technician Emmett R. Anderson, son of Mrs. Catherine Anderson, 2424 W. Third Street, has been assigned to the 83rd division, Camp Atterbury, Indiana.
Private Joseph M. Foye, Jr., son of Mrs. Gertrude Frye, 816 20th Street, received his preliminary training in the United States army parachute corps at Camp Roberts, California. Private Foye enlisted here June 30.
Corporal Jack D. Krusenstjerna of Fort Cluster, Michigan, is spending a 10-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs R. Krusenstjerna, 502 S. Cecelia Street.
Charles Hoffman, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Hoffman, 3211 Dearborn Street will enter the naval air corps August 6. He will report to the naval basic pre-flight training center at Iowa City. Mr. Hoffman is a graduate of Kemper military school at Booneville, Missouri.
The twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hafits, 1419 Virginia Street, who are serving in the army, are named Arthur and William. William’s name was incorrectly given Tuesday as Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Hafits also have two other sons in the service.
News From Our Boys
To Join Air Force
Charles Hoffman, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. LO. Hoffman, 3211 Dearborn Street will enter the Naval Air Corps August 6. He will report to the naval basic preflight training center at Iowa City. Mr. Hoffman is a graduate of Kemper Military School at Boonville, Missouri.
Wrong Name
The twin sons of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hafits, 1419 Virginia Street, who are serving in the army are named Arthur and William. William’s name was incorrectly given Tuesday as Clifford. Mr. and Mrs. Hafits also have two other sons in the service.
In Officers School
Corporal Curtis J. Fallon, son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl J. Fallon, 1315 19th Street, has been accepted for infantry officer’s candidate school and now is training at Fort Benning, Georgia. He is to be graduated in October. Corporal Fallon entered the service in April, 1941.
Joins Armored Division
Ely H. Maresch, 2104 Boies Street, has enlisted in the maintenance service of an armored division in the United States army and has left for training at Camp Perry, Ohio. Mr. Maresch formerly was an employe of the International Harvester Company here. Mrs. Maresch and four children will reside in Sioux City for the present.
Promoted To Sergean
In a letter from her husband, Mrs. Ralph Trapp, 3512 Third Street Avenue, learned that he has been promoted to sergeant with the A.E.F. in Northern Ireland. Sergeant Trapp is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Trapp, 1007 16th Street.
Inducted Into Service
Clarence C. Solomon, 1510 Isabella Street, former employe of The Journal, has been inducted into the army and is at the Fort Bliss reception center, according to word received here.
News From Our Boys
Sioux City Journal
31 July 1942
Ends Furlough
Lieut. (J.G.) Lowell C. Kindig, who has had charge of naval gunners aboard a merchant ship, left here Thursday after spending a two-week leave spent visiting in Sioux City and Howards, South Dakota. Mrs. Kindig left for Howard, where she is living with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew White, while her husband is in service.
Lieut. Kindig was awarded a promotion from the rank of ensign when he was granted leave. He will return to the armed guard station at the Brooklyn Navy Yard for reassignment to sea duty. Lieut. Kindig a former attorney here is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Kindig, 3800 Ridge Avenue.
To Be Officer
Sergeant R. Dwayne (Koup) Kuhns of O’Reilly General Hospital at Springfield, Missouri has been transferred to the ordnance officer’s candidate school, Aberdeen proving grounds, Maryland, for a three-month course being assigned to permanent duty. Sergeant Kuhns enlisted in the quartermaster division two years ago and has been stationed at Fort Omaha and Springfield.
Mrs. Kuhns will return to Omaha to reside with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Burnap, while he is away.
Here on Furlough
Walter Roberts is spending a nine day furlough from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station with his mother, Mrs. Harry Roberts, 1619 Sixth Street.
In Honolulu
Howard W. Nash, son of Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Nash, 3270 Fourth Street, is stationed at Honolulu, according to word received by his parents; Nash joined the navy as a ship-fitter in December.
