Soldier News continued, 1944

Area Veterans of World War II

Bainbridge News & Republican, Dec. 28, 1944

Pfc. Earl Clark, Jr.

 

Was in the regular Army before the war.  He was in the battle of Tunisia, Sicily, Italy, and D-Day, and is now in the 1st Division in Germany.

Edwin DeLong, R.M. 3/C

 

In the Navy:  One of the first Bainbridge boys to join the Navy, he is now attached to the Atlantic Fleet.

Alvin Hayes, S.M. 1/C

 

Veteran Sailor:  Served in the Navy for more than five years with both the Atlantic and Pacific fleets.

Cpl. Robert Knowles

 

U.S. Marine:  First Bainbridge boy to join the Marines, was trained as a paratrooper, and when the Marine Paratroopers disbanded, he joined the regular ranks and is now serving in the Pacific area.

Robert Rosenstein, Y 1/C

 

Navy Veteran:  Was a member of the crew of the North Carolina battleship, which took part in plenty of action in the Pacific.

Sgt. Leo Terry

 

Marine:  In Pacific area, where he has taken part in a number of engagements with the Japs.

Bruce Weeks, B.M. 1/C

 

Veteran Sailor:  Served in the Navy for more than five years, now with the Pacific Fleet.