anaheim-gazette 1945-10-11

Floyd L. Singer Is Home for Ten Days; Back to Van Nuys Staff Sgt. Floyd L. Siriger, son of Mrs. Rachael-Singer of this city, arrived here last Friday from San Francisco where he recently arrived from Guam after being hospitalized there since early September when he, with a number of other American servicemen, were liberated from a Jap prison camp at Fukuoka. As news releases have repeatedly told us through the columns of our papers, the physical condition of these men has been very bad, since they were subjected to extremely hard work and a diet of starvation, however, Floyd has gained 40 pounds since his liberation on Sept. 13 and he is feeling fine. Upon his arrival home, he told his mother and other relatives that he had the rating of a staff sargeant and that he was attached to the 19th heavy bomb group of the 20th air force, a group that had been doing some excellent work up until the end of the war. He wears a Presidential citation with two Oak Leaf clusters, the Philippine Defense ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon, the American Defense ribbon and five battle stars. One of the best-seller books, "Queen's Die Proudly" by W. L. White, very vividly describes the feats and hardships. Air Medal Given to Lt. Richard Moolick For Pacific Action LAKE CITY, FLORIDA.—Lt. (jg) Richard T. Moolick, USNR, age 24, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Moolick, route 1, Anaheim, was presented the Air Medal at Personnel Inspection Friday, September 21, 1945, by Commander T. A. Gray, USN, Commanding Officer of the U. S. Naval Air Station. The citation was awarded Lt. (jg) Moolick for meritorious acts while participating in aerial flights against the enemy in the Marshall Islands and on Wake Island from September 2, 1944, to March 2, 1945. While serving as a co-pilot in Patrol Bombing Squadron 133 he pressed home his attacks and carried out reconnaissance flights with daring and skill despite intense anti-aircraft fire. Lt. (jg) Moolick attended Anaheim High school and Fullerton Junior college at Fullerton. He enlisted in the Navy in August, 1942, and won his wings at Corpus Christi, Texas, in November, 1943. Prior to his duty in the Marshall and Mariana Islands and on Iwo Jima, he served for a time in the Caribbean area. His wife, Grace Curl Moolick, is from Birmingham, Alabama. A brother, Charles, is now serving with the army in Germany. Ray V. Gonzales Is Released from Service Last Friday Ray V. Gonzales, technician fifth grade, is a civilian again, having received his final discharge papers last Friday from Hammond General hospital at HOME ON FURLOUGH. Jas. W. Holcomb, Jr., first class, son of J. W. 2129 Greenleaf street, San is home on a five day His father is sergeant California Highway Patrol range and is the son of Minnie Zeyn Holcomb in Fullerton. A. A. Obermeyer Honorable Discla Alfred A. Obermeyer North Sabina street, this honorary discharged Army on Oct. 4 from Convalescent hospital Lockett, Calif., separating after spending the past year and nine months in active He was inducted into Dec. 31, 1942, being at Btry. B., 224th AAAbn, er plant operator. He participated in Guinea campaign and the Asiatic Pacific Theatre and one Bronze Star. Ada E. Rathvon Back in States for Duty in Philippines MANILA, P. I., — Third Grade Ana E. Rathvan Anaheim, Calif., has resided the United States unarmy's redeployment plan. Sgt. Rathvon, who overseas since October, been stationed recently with General Headquarters Forces in the Pacific. Shortly before being to the states, members of men's Army Corps who United States on September 1944, for duty in the Pacific brated their first overseas with a reunion Manila at LaSalle col he had the rating of a staff salgeant and that he was attached to the 19th heavy bomb group of the 20th air force, a group that had been doing some excellent work up until the end of the war. He wears a Presidential citation with two Oak Leaf clusters, the Philippine Defense ribbon, the Asiatic-Pacific ribbon, the American Defense ribbon and five battle stars. One of the best-seller books, "Queen's Die Proudly" by W. L. White, very vividly describes the feats and hardships experienced by this group of men and Floyd is personally acquainted with the majority of the men mentioned in the book. At the end of his ten-day furlough here, Floyd will report back to Birmingham General hospital at Van Nuys for further assignment. Earl D. Rowland Gets Discharge on Tuesday, Oct. 2 Earl Duane Rowland of 708 North Sabina street, Anaheim, received his discharge from the Navy on Tuesday, October 2, from the separation center at San Pedro. He was an Aviation Machinists Mate, first class, in the USNR., and had been in service since June 24, 1942. Receiving his training at Los Alamitos, U. S. Naval Air Station at Ottumwa, Iowa, and USNR Barracks, Shoemaker, California, he spent several months at Pearl Harbor. Prior to entering service, Earl was employed for twelve years at the Southern Counties Gas company in this city and just before entering service, was employed by the Long Beach Douglas Aircraft plant. His wife lives at the above address and they plan to make their home in this city. Wife Learns Its Now Lt. Com. C.B. Cotton Lt. Comdr. C. B. Cotton cable-gramed his wife early this week that he has been promoted to the aforesaid rank. He is stationed in Navy supply corps at Pearl Harbor, after serving eight months in the Carolines and Leyte area. Mrs. Cotton and her son, Bart are at present staying with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. D. Polhemus, Placentia street. Following Lt. Comdr. Cotton’s retirement from the Navy, in approximately seven years, they plan to move to Fullerton. Ray V. Gonzales Is Released from Service Last Friday Ray V. Gonzales, technician fifth grade, is a civilian again, having received his final discharge papers last Friday from Hammond General hospital at Modesto, California. His home is at 124A West Santa Ana street, this city, where his wife resides. Entering service December 1, 1942, he participated in the battles in northern France and in the drive into the Rhineland and for his participation in these important drives, he was awarded the European African Middle Eastern Service Medal, the Good Conduct Medal and the Purple Heart for wounds sustained on January 14, 1945, in Germany. He also has the marksman badge and combat infantryman badge. During his service, he was with company headquarters of the 413th Infantry and was overseas eight months and fifteen days, arriving back in the states on May 12, 1945, since that time, spending time in the hospital for recuperation from the wounds he received in Germany. Irving Milbrat Sees Extensive Action on Naval Duty ABOARD THE USS CHESTER. The Fleet's in—at Ominato, Japan, and with the Fleet is Irving H. Milbrat, 20, water tender second class, US Navy. It's been a long hard war for Milbrat, who enlisted in February, 1943. His active service began during the short, bitter struggle for Tarawa and continued through the Marshall Island invasion. While aboard this ship he shared in combardments at such enemy strongholds as Wake Island, Paramushiro, Matsuwa, Marcus, Iwo Jima, Taroa, Wotje and Tarawa. He was in on the Philippine invasion and the conquest of Iwo Jima and later in the defense of Okinawa. Milbrat is the son of Mr. and Mrs. I. H. Milbrat of route 4, Anaheim. Before his enlistment in early 1943 he was graduated from Anaheim High school. Honesty that begins at home doesn't stop when you go to work. Army's redeployment plans Sgt. Rathvon, who overseas since October, been stationed recently with General Headquarters Forces in the Pacific. Shortly before being sent to the states, members of men's Army Corps who United States on September 1944, for duty in the Pacific brated their first arrest overseas with a reunion Manila at LaSalle college included in the group Rathvon, who enjoyed day cake in commemorating the event. Lawrence Lindsey On USS Yorkton In Japanese War ON THE USS YORKTON OFF JAPAN.—Lawrence say, seaman, first class route 2, Anaheim, is seen this aircraft carrier which signed to the Japanese forces. The Yorktown climax career of 36 major Pacific tensions by standing off Japan sending her planes over Missouri, as the surrenders were being signed. Pilots based on this down 457 Jap planes probables destroyed damaged 923 on the great sank or helped sink many ships including the Yamoto and the heavier Agano. The ship's batteries shot down 14 Returned Veterans Plan Organization At Fullerton Ja Approximately 40 returners enrolled at Fullerton college met Monday organize a functioning order for the coming year in the men's lounge that was presided over by De Denver S. Garner who procedure of organization refirmees. Two special speakers before the group dealt problems pertinent to a veteran. Hub Crawford a veteran of World War plained the functions and veterans' insurance. I P. M. Kerridge, recently from three years Pacific discussion in which he any question presented bers of the audience. "Turn on the sun with a turn of your wrist!" See the man. The man is pouring Old Sunny Brook. See him smile! Old Sunny Brook hails from Kentucky. Folks the country over think it's grand. Because it's so smooth and mellow. Because it tastes so good. OLD SUNNY BROOK BRAND 'Cheerful as its Name' Bourbon Whiskey—A Blend-93 Proof-51% Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey-40% Grain Neutral McKESSON & ROBBINS, Inc. Exclusive Distributors HOME ON FURLOUGH Jas. W. Holcomb, Jr., seaman first class, son of J. W. Holcomb, 2129 Greenleaf street, Santa Ana, is home on a five day furlough. His father is sergeant of the California Highway Patrol in Orange and is the son of C. E. and Minnie Zeyn Holcomb, who live in Fullerton. A. A. Obermeyer Gets Honorable Discharge Alfred A. Obermeyer of 908 North Sabina street, this city, was honorably discharged from the Army on Oct. 4 from Mitchell Convalescent hospital, Camp Lockett, Calif., separation center after spending the past two years and nine months in active service. He was inducted into service on Dec. 31, 1942, being attached to Btry. B., 224th AAAbn, as a power plant operator. He participated in the New Guinea campaign and received the Asiatic Pacific Theater ribbon and one Bronze Star. Ada E. Rathvon Is Back in States from Duty in Philippines MANILA, P. I., — Technician Third Grade Ana E. Rathvon, of Anaheim, Calif., has returned to the United States under the Army's redeployment program. Sgt. Rathvon, who had been overseas since October, 1944, had been stationed recently in Manila with General Headquarters, Army Forces in the Pacific. Shortly before being sent back to the states, members of the Women's Army Corps who left the United States on September 21, 1944, for duty in the Pacific, celebrated their first anniversary overseas with a reunion dinner in Manila at LaSalle college. In- Army's redeployment program. Sgt. Rathvon, who had been overseas since October, 1944, had been stationed recently in Manila with General Headquarters, Army Forces in the Pacific. Shortly before being sent back to the states, members of the Women's Army Corps who left the United States on September 21, 1944, for duty in the Pacific, celebrated their first anniversary overseas with a reunion dinner in Manila at LaSalle college. Included in the group was Ada Rathvon, who enjoyed the birthday cake in commemoration of the event. Lawrence Lindsay On USS Yorktown In Japanese Waters ON THE USS YORKTOWN OFF JAPAN.—Lawrence R. Lindsay, seaman, first class, USNR, route 2, Anaheim, is serving on this aircraft carrier, which is assigned to the Japanese occupation forces. The Yorktown climaxed a war career of 36 major Pacific operations by standing off Japan and sending her planes over the USS Missouri, as the surrender terms were being signed. Pilots based on this ship shot down 457 Jap planes and 76 probables, destroyed 695 and damaged 923 on the ground, and sank or helped sink many warships, including the battleship Yamoto and the heavy cruiser Agano. The ship's antiaircraft batteries shot down 14 aircraft. Returned Veterans Plan Organization At Fullerton Jaycee Approximately 40 returned veterans, enrolled at Fullerton junior college, met Monday to organize a functioning organization for the coming year. Gathering in the men's lounge, the session was presided over by Dean of Men Denver S. Garner, who explained procedure of organization to the retirees. Two special speakers appeared before the group, dealing with problems pertinent to a returned veteran. Hub Crawford, himself a veteran of World War II, explained the functions and uses of veterans' insurance. Lt. Comdr. P. M. Kerridge, recently returned from three years Pacific duty, led a discussion in which he answered any question presented by members of the audience. Two special speakers appeared before the group, dealing with problems pertinent to a returned veteran. Hub Crawford, himself a veteran of World War II, explained the functions and uses of veterans' insurance. Lt. 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