Soldier News continued, 1944

Corp. Frank Nolf Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

Corporal Frank R. Nolf, who was reported missing recently is announced to have passed away Nov. 5, in the Asiatic area, according to a communication received by his father, Roland C. Nolf, of Franklin [Delaware Co., NY].  Corporal Nolf was well known at Franklin and leaves a host of friends who sincerely join the family in mourning his passing.  Corporal Nolf, who was 22, was born at Rockport, Mass., and came to Franklin Central School in 1940.  After he left school he worked for the Corn Exchange Bank in New York.  He entered the service at Harlingen, Tex., and went to India in June, 1944.  He was tail gunner on a bomber.

 

Pvt. Ray Myers Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

After seeing action as a light machine gunner in the infantry in France, Belgium, Holland and Germany, Pvt. Ray E. Myers, 20-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Myers, Norwich, was killed in action in Germany Nov. 23, according to a war department message to his parents.  Private Myers was graduated from Norwich high School in 1941 and was called as a member of the enlisted reserve corps Feb. 27, 1943.  Previous to his entrance in the armed forces he was employed by the Victory Chain Co. of Norwich and the Lane Construction Co.

 

Dean Holmes Injured

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

Dean Holmes, or Lanesboro Pa., is in an Army hospital, recovering from serious injuries sustained in an accident on shipboard.  In a letter to his parents, he wrote of his accident.  While at sea a high wave struck the boat, throwing those on board off their feet, he said.  Mr. Holmes was hurled against the side of the ship, suffering a fracture of the skull and a double fracture of one leg.

 

Corp. Lester Dickerson Wounded in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Dickerson, of St. John street, Walton [Delaware Co., NY], formerly of Sidney Center, received a message from the War Department Thursday that their son, Corporal Lester E. Dickerson, was seriously wounded in action in Germany on Nov. 19.  He was with the 175th Infantry, 29th Division, and was wounded June 9 during the invasion of Normandy but was out of the lines only four days.  On Aug. 2 he was again wounded.

 

Pfc. Robert Field Missing in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

Private First Class Robert L. Field, former music instructor in the Delhi Central School, is reported missing in action in Holland.  His wife, the former Dorothy Green, of Delhi [Delaware Co., NY], received the message from the War Department Thursday, Dec. 7.  Private Field was inducted into the army in June, 1941, after two years of outstanding success as instrumental instructor and band leader at the Delhi school, producing two bands in those years.

 

Gordon Williams Killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

Gordon Williams, of Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], was killed in action on the Island of Leyte in the Philippines on Oct. 29, his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Williams, have been notified.  He was 24 years of age.

 

Lt. Arthur von Berg Killed in Plane Crash

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

Lieutenant Arthur E. von Berg was killed Oct. 29 in a plane accident at Marseilles, France.  He was 34, son of Arthur von Berg of R.D.1, Maryland, Otsego County.  His wife lives in New York City.

 

Tech. Sgt. Harold McIntyre killed in Action

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

Reported missing in action a week ago, Tech. Sergt. Harold McIntyre, son of Mr. and Mrs. Winfield McIntyre, Norwich [Chenango Co., NY], Tuesday was reported as killed in action in France Nov. 2.

 

Staff Sgt. Earl McMullen Awarded Bronze Star

Bainbridge News & Republican, December 14, 1944

 

Staff Sergeant Earl F. McMullen has been awarded the Bronze Star medal.  According to the citation, "for exceptional meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding service as a crew chief in his squadron February, 1944, to September, 1944.  During this period the airplane S.-Sgt. McMullen was crew chief, flew a total of 140 missions.  This outstanding record was achieved in spite of the fact that after Staff Sgt. McMullen worked during a blackout with only a flashlight and under enemy air attack and shell fire.  The record achieved by Sgt. McMullen is a credit to himself and his organization in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army Air Corps.  Staff Sgt. McMullen was employed at the American Plastics Corp. before entering the service.