Men and Women in Service
Benjamin W. Bastian, 33, husband of Lois R. Bastian, 1704 Villa Avenue, is one of eight Sioux Cityans who are receiving their initial naval indoctrination at the naval training station, Great Lakes, Ill. Their recruit training completed, the men will spend a period of leave at home. They also include; Joseph B. Russell, Jr. 30, husband of Margaret J. Russell, 1118 28th Street; William L. Bradbury, 31, husband of Helen L. Bradbury, 1528 Nicollet Street; Harold R. Johnson, 29, husband of Myrtle M. Johnson, Moville; Wilfred Maycock, 34, husband of Vivian L. Maycock, 3017 Grand Avenue; Byron R. Spindler, 24, husband of Rose L. Spindler, 311 W. 25th Street; Marvin S. Norberg, 34, husband of Eleanor E. Norberg, 1007 La Plante Street and James F. Thompson, 31, husband of Gertrude A. Thompson, 2423 Rebecca Street.
Source: The Sioux City Journal, April 27, 1944
Meet in Hawaii
Ralph Johnson, seaman first class, U.S.N., (left) and Harold R. Johnson, seaman second class, Seabee, (right) met accidentally in Hawaii after a five-month separation. Before enlisting in the navy about six months ago, Harold attended West Junior School and Ralph, Leeds High School.
Private Arthur D. Johnson, a brother, is stationed at Fort Meade, Maryland. His wife and baby, Mary Ellen, live at 1906 W. Third Street. The three brothers are the sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, 4331 Van Buren Street.
Source: The Sioux City Journal-Tribune, August 24, 1944 (photo included)
Harold Reid Johnson was born July 25, 1915 to Edward T. and Laura V. Reid Johnson. He died Feb. 29, 1992.
Harold served with the U.S. Navy in World War II.
Source: ancestry.com
