SOLDIER NEWS
Michael F. Means, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Means of Marcus, received his wings when he graduated as second lieutenant from the Marfa, Tex., A.A.F. pilot school. The new pilot completed a course in training in twin-engine planes. He was assigned from Merced, Cal. He is a former student of Meriden Consolidated school, Meriden, Ia.
Source: LeMars Globe-Post, January 1, 1944
NEWS of the BOYS in the SERVICE
Technical Sergeant Mike Means writes friends in LeMars, that he has arrived in England.
Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, May 5, 1944