Medford mail tribune. (Medford, Or.) 1909-1989, July 05, 1945, Image 4

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Newspaper Page TextFOUR MEDFORD MAIL TRIBUNE Thursday. July S. 194S Our Men and Women in the Nation's Service SAND TRACKS AID MEDFORD SOLDIER TO LOCATE ENEMY An Advance Army Base in the Western Pacific Tracki in the land and a whistle were rluc that helped a combat pa. trol of the 147th Infantry locate ix Japanese soldiers hiding out in a freak rock formation. Re fusing to surrender, the Japs were wiped out in a brief battle of grenades and small arms. The patrol led by Sergeant Auhrev J. Nelson. Alglon, Neb., came upon the split-toe tracks long the shore, saw tnem ieaa ing to a peculiar rock formation Just ahead. To cover the patrol from the rear aa thev closed in on the en emy position, Sgt. Nelson posted rfc. Gerald K. Byers, mempms, Tenn., and Pvt. William W. Croucher, Rt. 2, Medford, Ore. Whistle Blows A whistle blew. It was blown softly and Just audible to the two . men. Although they didn't know it then, it was a warning by a Jap sentry. When they worked around to the front of the rocks, both men darted back quickly for both had seen Japs with grenades ready to throw. JaDs took positions of cover in the two corners of the hollowed out recks. Grenades Tossed Nelson formed his patrol in a half circle around the open end of the formation from where they could toss grenades down into the Jap position. "A lot of grenades flew there in short while. Nelson said, Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Croucher, pirents of Pvt. Croucher, live on Route 2, Medford. A graduate of Medford high school, Pvt. Croucher was a trick driver be fore bis induction at Fort Lewis, . Wash., on March 18, 1944. He left the United States on Decern. ber 13, 1944, Joined the 147th In January, 1943. Pacific islands, his most recent action being at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. H. F. Martin Aboard an Escort Carrier In the Pacific H. F. Martin, boat swain's mate first class, USN, of 305 Pine street, Portland. Ore., has served 38 months In the south and central Pacific, and has taken part in nearly a dozen major battles while serving aboard three different vessels. Martin holds a letter of com. mendation awarded by his task force commander. His wife lives in Medford, Ore, Cpl. Marion Thomas With the 36th Cavalry Rccon naissance Troop of the Seventh Army, Germany Cpl. Marlon G. Thomas, RFD No. 4, Box 392 Medford, Ore., has recently been promoted to his present grade while serving with the 36th Cav airy Reconnaissance Troop, of the American 7th army in Ger, FO R. J. Parrlck ATC Air Base, Cairo, Egypt Flight Officer R. J. Parrlck re cently was assigned to John H Payne Field, Cairo, Egypt, for duty as pilot. FO Parrick, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George A. Parrick, of Medford, Ore. Prior to entering the service he was employed at King City, Calif. Richard F. Hall Aboard the USS Slgourney In the Pacific Richard F. Hall, 23, electrician! mate, first class USN, ion of Mrs. Earl Sharp, of Route 2, Jacksonville, Ore, serves aboard this destroyer which hat met the Japs In more than 20 engagements from the Bolomom to the Philippines. TSjt Houston Pitts HQ. North Burma Air Task Force in Burma Promotion to TSgt. and award of the 1st oak leaf cluster to the air medal "for meritorious achievement by par ticipating, as liaison pilot, in mis sions during which exposure to enemy fire was probable and expected - "to Houton R. Pitts, 27 year old son of Mrs. H. R. Pitta of 919 Ann avenue, Med ford, Ore., has been announced. Lt. Richard Wray George Field, Lawrencevllle. 111. Lt. Richard A. Wray of 2419 Hlllcrest Road In Medford has arrived at George Field where he will receive specialized training In Troop Carrier Com mand tactics. Lt. Wray was graduated from the Chlco high school and also attended the University of Ore gon. He won his wings at Mar fa, Texas, In 1944. Hanry Kllburn Aboard a Battleship Some where in the Pacific Henry Kll burn, seaman, first class, of Cen tral Point, Ore,, Runner on a 20 mm gun Is a member of the crew of this ship which has seen action over 100.000 miles of sea from Kiska, in the Aleutians, to Okinawa, at the doorstep of Japan. Kllburn Is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Kllburn of Cen tral Point. Ho has a brother. Harold, a photographer's mate, first class, in the Navy, entering the service in April, 1941, Kll burn has been with his ship In the assault and occupation of 12 Pfc Phillip J. Henselmen Pfc. Philip John Henselman is among enlisted men responsible for training of military enrollees at Fort Sheridan, 111., according a news release from Public Relations Office, Sixth Service Command. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Henselman, 41S Edwards street, Medford. Pfc. James I. Lusk With the 103rd (Cactus) Divi sion of the Seventh Army Pfc. James I. Lusk, Eagle Point, Ore., has been awarded the combat in fantryman's badge for outstand ing performance of duty with the 103rd Infantry Division in ground combat against the en emy. He is serving with the 410th regiment of the Cactus Di vision. BEAGLE CLUB HAS L The Beaele Cluh helH lt thlnl annual all dav nli-nln In th Ah. iana par July l, with 102 for mer residents of the Beagle area present.. A basket dinner was enjoyed at noon. After dinner the following of. fleers were elected for ih mm. lng year: R, H. Seegmlller, pres ident; jacK teller, vice president; nirs. inanoue sweet, secretary, sis 0X033 am MF1NIPTMCMD IN OOUItt MFCS. SAGS sugar A treasurer; Mrs. Gladys Blgham, club reporter. Remainder of the day was spent in visiting and swimming. Those present were Mrs. Blanche Sweet, Mr. and Mrs. Sereyka, Mr. and Mrs. R. H, Seegmlller, Mrs. Wm. L. Hull, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Jones, Mary A. Jones, Adolf Schulz, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Ludwig, Mr. and Mrs. Mi B. Sweet and sons, C. A. Just esen, Ruby M. Schulz, Blanche Seper, Mrs. Geo. Beltz, all of Medford; Mr. and Mrs. Bert Nel son and children, Clara Wllhlte, Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Walker and daugHter, Mrs. John Peterson, of Eagle Point; Mrs. Lula Jennings, of Rogue River; Mr. and Mrs. Loring Martin and children, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Martin, of Talent; Mr. and Mrs. Steve Wilson and children, W. C. Edler, Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Morton of Trail. Sadie L. Frink, of Sams Valley; Pearl Grundeland, of Seattle; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Edler, Mr. and Mrs. Alva A. Wright, Barbara Frey, of Prospect; Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lundy, of Williams; Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bowen and children, Cleo Bischoff, of Murphy; Mr. and Mrs. Walter Foote, of Klam ath Falls; Mr. and Mrs. Ray Bowen, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Lot tin, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Abbott and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Johnson, of Gold Hill; Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Brown and daughter, Mrs. Morris L. Frink and son, Aletta B. Bigham, Grace Bigham, of Central Point; Mr. and Mrs. Leo C. Martin and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Rush, AI Haynes, Minnie Web-, ber, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Llngren and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bigham and sons, of Ashland. - Most of the families represent ed at the picnic were residents of the Beagle district at the time it was taken for the Camp White cantonment area. Next annual meeting will be in the Grants Pass park. Cloalnf time tor Sunday Too Lata to Clauif; 6.30 Saturday aitarnoon Pleas ramamber BEAT , THE HEAT TTTn n.Avanl Stfnfflnff. smarting heat raih. prick ly heat and painful chafing that torment you in hot weather. Sprinkle on Meisana, toothing medi rMtH nnwHer. Eaaea itch of moaquito bitel. Grand overaeaa gift. Rave in large aiies. Get Mexsana. Democracy has been stimulat ed by mass-production of clothes. Thirty years ago only persons of means could afford the latest fashions. Now the manufacture of inexpensive clothes has result ed In more uniform attire. Uie Mall Tribune Want Ada. 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