Soldier News continued - 1943

Clifford Smith Graduated from U.S. Naval Training School

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 8, 1943

 

Clifford L. Smith, 20, son of Mrs. Lewis Smith, Rural Route No. 1, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], recently was graduated from the U.S. Naval Training School for machinists on the campus of the North Dakota State School of Science here.  Maintaining an excellent record throughout the 16-week course, he received an immediate promotion to the rating of fireman, first class.  his training included instruction in operating marine pumps, firing and tending boilers, engine room maintenance and advanced practice in military drill and naval procedure.  The college has training facilities for approximately 500 Bluejackets.  Living quarters are in dormitories on the campus which have been converted into barracks.

 

James Marshall Graduates from Factory Training School

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 8, 1943

 

Farmingdale, L.I., N.Y.:  James S. Marshall, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edgar L. Marshall, Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], graduated this week from the factory training school operated by the Army Air Forces Technical Training Command at the Republic Aviation Corporation here.  Corporal Marshall was recently promoted to Corporal first class in recognition of his combined abilities as a soldier and mechanic.  Only men who receive grades well above average in the general alertness test and a mechanical aptitude test are selected for training in the Technical Training Command.  At this school, Corporal Marshall, who has previously graduated from an airplane mechanics school in the AAF Technical Training Command, received specialized training in the repair and maintenance of planes manufacture by the Republic Aviation Corporation.  Now he is ready to take his place as a specialized member in the combat crew of an Army Air Force unit.  Corporal Marshall, a graduate of Norwich High School, was employed by the Wright Aeronautical Corporation before entering the Army.  His brother, Vincent, is stationed at Mitchel Field, L.I.

 

Lt. Rowland Hill, Jr. Awarded Purple Heart Posthumously

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 22, 1943

 

The order of the Purple Heart has been awarded posthumously to Lt. Rowland G. Hill, Jr., of Margaretville [Delaware Co., NY], who was killed in action in China where he was stationed.  The award is for military merit and for being wounded in action.  Lt. Hill was awarded the Silver Star for distinguished service a few days before his death.  Lt. Hill is a nephew of Henry Hill of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY]

 

Charles Bennett Injured in Africa

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 22, 1943

 

Pvt. Charles Bennett, brother of Mrs. Edward Gliha of this village [Bainbridge, Chenango Co., NY], has been wounded in action in North Africa according to a telegram received from Washington, recently.  Since the arrival of the telegram, Mrs. Gliha has received a letter from Pvt. Bennett which stated that he had five wounds in his hip and was confined to a British hospital. He stated that he got a few Germans and Italians before they got him.  He also wished to thank the Chamber of Commerce for their gift.

 

Alice Plosky Enters Training

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 22, 1943

 

Miss Alice Plosky has entered training at a Girls' Aviation School at Marcy.  After three months' training period, she is placed to work in an Air Depot, having her choice of going to California, Oklahoma or Rome.  Alice has chosen Rome.  On completion of her training she will repair motors on bombers and all types of airplanes.

 

Alice Plosky Joins Air Force Command

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 29, 1943

 

Miss Alice Plosky has been sworn into the Air Force Command and is receiving training at Marcy to become an engineer.  Miss Plosky, who is the first girl from Bainbridge to enlist in this branch of the service, spent the weekend with her mother, Mrs. Ann Plosky.

 

Charles Mott Joins Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 29, 1943

 

Charles Robert Mott, local high school student and the son of Mrs. Ralph Mott and the late Mr. Mott, enlisted in the U.S. Navy, Monday and was accepted and sent directly to a training station.  Charles is a younger brother of Leon Mott, F 1/C, U.S. Navy, who is serving with the Pacific fleet.