Soldier News - 1942

Two Naval Men at Pearl Harbor Safe

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 8, 1942

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Herrick, of Bainbridge, R.D.1, have informed the News that they have received word from their son, Everette.  In a letter, dated Dec. 26, Everette assured his parents that he is well and safe.  His many friends in Bainbridge will be delighted to hear that Everette is safe.  He was stationed on the U.S.S. Pennsylvania at Pearl Harbor during the recent surprise attack.  Also Mr. and Mr. Ray Weeks have received a message from their son, Bruce, stating that he is well.  Bruce enlisted in the Navy two years ago and was aboard the U.S.S. St. Louis at Pearl Harbor.  This is more good news for the friends for Bruce who have anxiously been awaiting word of him.

 

Carlton Kinch Safe in Hawaii

Bainbridge News & Republican, January 8, 1942

 



Mr. and Mrs. Clark Kinch have just received word from their son, Carlton, that he is safe and well.  Carlton is located in Hawaii.  His address is:  Pvt. Carlton E. Kinch, Infantry, Schofield Barracks, T.H.

 

P.F.C. James H. Mulwane

 

P.F.C. James h. Mulwane, formerly of Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], spent his Christmas furlough at the home of Morris Reynolds and family, of North Afton, and also at the home of his aunt, Mrs. Levi Williams, of Oxford.  Mr. Mulwane is a member of the First Division and is stationed at Fort Devens, Mass.  [Bainbridge News & Republican, Jan. 15, 1942]