Soldier News continued

Robert Broadfoot enlists in Navy

Bainbridge News & Republican, March 19, 1942

 

Robert G. Broadfoot, Sidney [Delaware Co., NY] attorney, has enlisted in the Navy and is awaiting orders to report to the Newport Naval Training School.  Mr. Broadfoot, the son of the late B.C. Broadfoot and Mrs. Veda Broadfoot, of Oneonta [Otsego Co., NY], graduated from Blair Academy, University of Virginia and the Albany Law School.  On passing his state bar examination and on admittance to the bar he was connected with the offices of Seybold and Seybold at Oneonta, going to Sidney three years ago to carry on his work.

 

Army Advancement for Lt. James Ryan

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 2, 1942

 

The Public Relations Office of Fort Bragg, N.C., has sent the News the following release concerning a young officer from Bainbridge [Chenango Co., NY], Lt. James F. Ryan.  Lt. Ryan is a graduate of Bainbridge Central High School and his active participation in school organizations is surpassed only by those he undertook while a student at St. Bonaventure College and now by his latest efforts as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army.  While in college, he was chosen as one of the honor students whose names appeared in the National Who's Who in Colleges and Universities, the first graduate of B.C.H.S. to be so honored.  Apart from all his other achievements, "Jim's" friends in town remember him for his grand orchestra, "The Crusaders," which he organized and directed while a student in B.C.H.S.  The people of Bainbridge are proud to have as one of their local boys, one who is doing his best work of all in the service of his country, Lt. Ryan.  The release on his latest appointment follows:

 

Lt. James F. Ryan, of Bainbridge, N.Y., was selected by Col. O. Moore, Commander of the Third Regiment, F.A.R.C., Fort Bragg, N.C., to become a member of the Third Regiment Staff.  This appointment became effective March 20, 1942.  Lt. Ryan has been stationed at Fort Bragg, N.C., for the past eight months and served well in many capacities and duties.  He received his commission last June from St. Bonaventure College.  While in college, he was outstanding both as a student and leader in campus organizations.  In November of his Senior year he was listed in the National publication, "Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges."  His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Patrick F. Ryan of 5 South Main street, Bainbridge, N.Y. 

 

Inscription Honoring St. Peter's Servicemen

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 9, 1942

 

The following inscription has been framed and placed at the entrance of St. Peter's Church.  "Ye who enter the sanctuary of the Lord, pray for a righteous and lasting peace, for the coming of God's kingdom and the brotherhood of man, and commend to our Father's loving kindness and protection the boys of this parish who have enlisted for the defense of their country: 

Wendell Fletcher, Battery C

Howard Fuller, Battery C

Thomas Collins, Jr., Coast Artillery

Edwin Collins, First New York Ambulance Corps

Algwynne Collins, First New York Ambulance Corps

Donald Copley, First New York Ambulance Corps

Kenneth Payne, First New York Ambulance Corps

 

Many Brothers in the Service

Bainbridge News & Republican, April 23, 1942

 

With the induction into the service of several of the town's young men, this week, it is interesting to note the brother combinations who have been called to the induction center.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Delello are the proud parents of three sons, Bastine, Joseph and Frank, Jr., who will leave today for the induction center at Oxford.  All former students at the Bainbridge Central High School, the Delello boys are noted for their versatility in athletics while at school.  Joe's prowess in football, won him a scholarship at St. Bonaventure's College, which he was unfortunately unable to take full advantage of, due to an injury suffered shortly after arriving at the college.  Frank Jr., who was employed at the Scintilla Magneto prior to his induction, was married last Spring to Miss Jeanne Hamlin, who is employed in the office of the Scintilla.  Bastine, who has been doing construction work on the railroad, recently completed his new home on Route 7 and his wife, the former Miss Florence Shaver, is a forelady in the Scintilla plant.

 

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Rosenstein also boast of three sons who are doing their part for the country.  Two sons, Robert and Joseph, Jr., are already in the service, and another son, Paul., who has been in defense work, leaves today for the induction center, where, if all goes well, he will join his brothers in the service.  Robert and Joseph, both enlistees, are each in different branches of the service.  Robert is in the Navy and stationed on the U.S.S. North Carolina, and Joseph is an Army man, stationed in New Orleans, at the present.

 

A coincidence of names, Joseph Moore, son of Mrs. O.F. Howland, of this village, who also leaves today for Oxford, and Joseph Moore, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Moore, of Bainbridge R.D.1, who enlisted in the U.S. Navy in November of 1940, both share the same moniker.  The Joseph Moore who leaves today has been anxiously awaiting his call and Bainbridge will now have a Joe Moore in the Army and one in the Navy.

 

The sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Phelps are also enthusiastic enlisted service men.  Pvt. Richard Phelps is stationed at Ft. Monmouth, N.J., and Pvt. First Class Howard Phelps is stationed at Ft. Dix, N.J.

 

William Burton, son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burton, follows his brother, Gordon, into the service this week.  "Bill," who enlisted Monday will leave for Ft. Niagara this week, a shining example of an enthusiasm, who's "rarin' to go."  Bill's brother Gordon, enlisted in the Navy a few months ago and is now stationed in Squantum Field, Mass.

 

Carlton H. Meade and Kenneth Meade, sons of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Meade have also received their call and may shortly be with the fighting forces.

 

There are many, many other youths from Bainbridge who will be and have been called for duty, but the above are examples of the families who have given more than one son to the service.  The parents who give one son make no less sacrifice than those who give two and three and we can be proud of everyone of our "boys."