Kankakee Valley Post, Volume 14, Number 20, DeMotte, Jasper County, 31 March 1944 — NEWS of our Service Men and Women [ARTICLE]

NEWS of our Service Men and Women

“Dear Editor,” writes Pvt. Donald Clark. This is to let you know I have a change in address. My addrses is: Pvt. Donald L. Clark, 35096939, 715 Training Group, Seymour Johnson Field, N. C. I also appreciate getting the paper. Pvt. Donald Clark/’ Marine Cpl Paul Frame and Mrs. Frame of Cherry Point, N. Carolina, with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Frame and daughter Marjorie of Crown Point were supper guests at the Theo Punter’s home Wednesday evening. v “Hello,” says Gerrit Van Keppel S 2c, on a post card mailed 3-25-44. I am now at Madison, Wise., one of the most beautiful spots I’ve seen. Am going to University of Wisconsin. Would appreciate it if you would send the Kankakee Valley Post to me. Sincerely, Gerrit Van Keppel, S 2'c Div. 24 Sec. V; NTS. University of Wise. Madison 8, Wise. Pvt. “Bill” Osbum, of Camp Gordon, Ga. is spending a furlough with his family. S Sgt Frank (Fred) Zeck arrived in town last week, from Camp Bowie, Texas, to spend a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs, Frank Zeck. Calvin Pettet is visiting his parents at Kersey. Pvt. John F. Lilley, has been transferred to Ft. Sam Housten, Texas; Sgt. Lloyd Carter to Ft. Knox, Ky., and Pvt. John Chrzanow r ski to Sioux City, Iow r a. Following is a citation received by Mr. and Mrs. Ted White: AWARD OF THE AIR MEDAL: Under the authority contained in AR-600-45, dated 22 September 1943, and pursuant to instruction contained in Circular 11, Rear Echelon, U. S. Army Forces, China, Burma and India, dated 8 May 1943, the Air Medal is awarded to each of the following named officers: Charles J. White, 0671818, First Lieutenant, Air Corps, United States Army. Lt. White, between 19 September 1943 and 20 Dec. 1943 participated in 25 combat missions as a pilot of fighter aircraft in China, Burma and India theatre. His missions included many low’ level strafing and divebombing raids which resulted in much destruction to enemy equipment and material. On 9 Oct. 1943, in the face of intense anti-aircraft fire, he made an attach on an important enenmy base in China. He succeeded in hitting the enemy position and then strafed it thoroughly. Lt. White’s courage and keen aggressive spirit in the execution of his assignments were in keeping with the fine standards in the Army Air Force. Charles has been overseas since June 1943, and in China since September 1943.