anaheim-gazette 1944-08-03

OUR BOYS WITH THE COLORS and THEIR SISTERS IN THE COUNTRY'S SERVICE (NOTE: If you have a son in any branch of the armed forces, or a daughter in any of the women's army services, The Anaheim Gazette would like to have news notes about them. If they are home on leave, if they write of interesting incidents of army life, or if they should be taken prisoner of war, etc., etc; please call The Gazette, phone 2206, and give an item for this column. Their friends will appreciate it too. Clip this column and enclose it with your letter when you write them.) Pfc. H. M. Markley Killed In Action Mrs. Bernice B. Markley of 945 North Dickel street, received word that her son, Pfc. Harley M. Markley was killed in action with the Marines in an undisclosed theater of war. No information was given Mrs. Markley as to the exact location in which he lost his life nor was the War Department able to tell of the burial place of her son. Further information will be forthcoming as soon as the department is able to give definite proof of the various details. He enlisted in the Marine Corps Home on Leave From Foreign Duty Pfc. William Sowder is home from his duties at Orlando, Fla., where he is attached to a searchlight and radar unit, to spend a few days furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Sowder, proprietors of Weber's Book Store. He has a twenty-day furlough but traveling time shortens his visit with homefolks and friends. "Bill" as he is known by his friends, entered service in January of 1942. He has two brothers in service, Cpl. Marshall Sowder who is overseas and Lt. (jg) Thomas Sowder, commander of an LST boat and in foreign theatres of combat duty. He participated in the D-day invasion of France. Private Moran of Garden Grove Is Missing In Action Private Lawrence R. Moran, son of Mr. and Mrs. Philip Moran of Garden Grove, recently received a telegram from the War Department informing them that their son is missing in action in France. According to the message, he is missing since June 16. They received their last letter from him on June 14. Private Moran was sent overseas in December with the medical department of an infantry division. He was home on furlough during the first part of November and returned to Fort McClellan from where he was sent into foreign service. PVT. HAROLD L. PUGH INJURED IN ACTION Mrs. Ruth J. Pugh of Cypress, has been notified by the War Department that her son, Private Former Army Resident G Silver Star Private Frank Husband of Irene M who formerly lived Philadelphia, Anah living in Santa Anna been awarded the bravery in action invasion of Japanese after several members were killed a gun, crawled into enemy fire and rade. This award was the direction of the He enlisted in the of 1942 and has been several months. He received for duties June 5th of this year. Home on From Naval Charles A. Coms Mrs. Emma Com South Kroeger Str a twenty-one day duties with' the U tioned at Fort Lily "Chuck," as he is friends, is a radioman instructor in there. His wife and been in Florida with home with him and here upon his return. Pfc. Wm. S Wounded i Included in a repualties made public was Pfc. William S wife, Mrs. Ruth M at 115 North Emilieheim, as wounded Commission And Wings From Pecos Army Air Field Robert J. O'Donnell, son of Mr. and Mrs. E. J. O'Donnell of route one, Anaheim, recently received his Flight Officer's commission and silver wings from the Pecos Army Air Field at Pecos, Texas. He is now stationed at Las Vegas, Nev., where he is taking B-17 transitional training. During the graduation services at the school, his fiancee, Miss Marilyn Capple of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, pinned his wings on his blouse. Robert is twenty years old and is a former student of the Anaheim Union highschool. BUENA PARK MAN ON LEAVE WITH PARENTS Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gifford of Buena Park, have recently enjoyed a furlough visit with their son, Joe Gifford, who was home on a five-day leave from his duties with the Navy. He has been in the Navy for the past two years. During this time he has visited Africa, England, Brazil, Scotland and Ireland and any number of other countries in the course of his duties. SGT KIMBERLIN WRITES AGAIN FROM GERMAN CAMP Sgt. Dwight Kimberlin, who is a prisoner of the Germans, has written his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Kimberlin of Buena Park, for the second time from the camp where he is being held. He was shot down over Germany a few months ago where he was captured. He states that he is well and that his parents are not to worry about him. The camp has a ball team hold classes and the Private Moran was sent overseas in December with the medical department of an infantry division. He was home on furlough during the first part of November and returned to Fort McClellan from where he was sent into foreign service. PVT. HAROLD L. PUGH INJURED IN ACTION Mrs. Ruth J. Pugh of Cypress, has been notified by the War Department that her son, Private Harold L. Pugh, has been wounded while in action in the European theater of battle. Further details have not been received. LT. ALBERT CRISS IN FOREIGN SERVICE Second Lt. Albert H. Criss, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A. Criss of 512 East Center street, writes his parents that he is in England and is pilot of a B-24 plane. He is well known in Anaheim and his friends are sending him their wishes for the best of luck and that he may soon return to his home here. His address is: 2nd Lt. Albert H. Criss, O-765247, APO 16212, LT-21, c/o Postmaster, New York, N.Y. Joe Anton Spends Furlough Here Sgt Joe Anton is spending a furlough here with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Abdalla Anton of 1100 North Los Angeles, owner of a grocery store at that location. His wife is with him. After his furlough is ended he will return to Colorado Springs where he has been stationed for several months having been stationed in Texas prior to going northwest. Joe is in the Army Air Corps. TRAINING AT ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO, FIELD Second Lieutenant Marvin P. Thompson, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Thompson of 827 North Lemon street, has recently been sent from the Marfa, Texas, air field to the four-engine pilot school at the Army Air Forces training command station at Roswell, New Mexico, where he will receive advanced instruction in the heavier bombers. ANAHEIM MARINE FINISHES RIFLE Marine Private land Smith, son of George Smith of 2 Street, Anaheim, hated from the A school of the Ma Camp Pendleton, O California. He received rating in June. If you want all order the Anaheim 2206 and have you to the mailing list year. SGT KIMBERLIN WRITES AGAIN FROM GERMAN CAMP Sgt. Dwight Kimberlin, who is a prisoner of the Germans, has written his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Kimberlin of Buena Park, for the second time from the camp where he is being held. He was shot down over Germany a few months ago where he was captured. He states that he is well and that his parents are not to worry about him. The camp has a ball team, hold classes and the main diversion now is the gardening they are doing, however, when he wrote his letter he didn't know just what kind of seed they would get. He was a waist gunner on his plane that went down behind the enemy lines. Welton Sillars Is Reported to Be Killed In Action Welton Sillors, platoon sergeant of the U. S. Marine Corps, is reported to have been killed in action in the European theater of war, according to an announcement given out by the War Department last Friday. He is the son of David Sillars, formerly of this city where he lived at 420 East Adele street, but has moved to Wintersburg, according to the information available. Sgt. Sillars enlisted in the service six years ago and has seen and experienced much service prior to his being killed while on active duty. David Sillars, the father, was at one time employed here with the Southern California Meat company plant. Former Anaheim Resident Gets Silver Star Award Private Frank H. Krohnhoefer, husband of Irene N. Frohnhoefer, who formerly lived at 615 South Philadelphia, Anaheim, but now living in Santa Ana, has recently been awarded the Silver Star for bravery in action during an invasion of Japanese territory when, after several members of his platoon were killed and he lost his gun, crawled into the line of enemy fire and rescued a comrade. This award was made under the direction of the President. He enlisted in the Army in July of 1942 and has been overseas for several months. His citation was received for duties performed on June 5th of this year. Home on Leave From Naval Duties Charles A. Comstock, Jr., son of Mrs. Emma Comstock of 129 South Kroeger Street, is here for a twenty-one day leave from his duties with the U.S. Navy, stationed at Fort Lauderdale, Fla. "Chuck," as he is known by his friends, is a radioman 3/c and is an instructor in the naval school there. His wife and baby, who have been in Florida with him, returned home with him ana will remain here upon his return to duty. Pfc. Wm. S. Greer Wounded in Action Included in a report of war casualties made public last Monday, was Pfc. William S. Greer, whose wife, Mrs. Ruth Mae Greer, lives at 115 North Emily street, Anaheim, as wounded in action. He Packed with Vitamins Just Arrived a Big Shipment of Elberta and Hale Peaches By the Lug FOR CANNING at the Hottest Prices In Town! Come early and get the pick of the load COME AND SEE THEM NO LIMIT while they last! 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