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Subject: East Baton Rouge Parish/All Parishes/WW II
Date: Fri, 18 Apr 2003 07:39:11 -0600
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Submitted by Sherry (Westbrook) Sanford
HOME NEWS, Vol. IV, Baton Rouge, La., July 1945, No. 3
CITATIONS AND AWARDS
S/S Ralph Sims (WJBO), for services in the ETO, has been
awarded the Air Medal, 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Distinguished
Flying Cross and Distinguished Unit Citation.
T/S Charles Seldon Latham (Central Hi grad), radio operator
on a Fortress, has been awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross in addition to previous awards of the Air Medal with
4 Oak Leaf Clusters.
In close succession Maj. William Hendrick Byrd,Jr. (2905
Jefferson Ave.) was awarded the Air Medal and the Bronze
Star.
RdM 2/ Anthony Cardinal (Plaquemine Hi grad), veteran of
Kiska, Tarawa, Guam, Leyte, for "outstanding service at
Saipan" has received a Unit Citation.
For leadership in attacks on Cologne, Wiesbaden and Sigen,
the Distinguished Flying Cross has been given 1st Lt. James
LeBlanc (Port Barre), who also wears the Air Medal and 2 Oak
Leaf Clusters.
For services in the ETO, Cpl. Ralph S. Hubbard,Jr. (RFD 2)
has been awarded the Combat Infantryman's Badge and the
Purple Heart.
Sgt. Joseph Stout (Leonville) has been awarded the Legion of
Merit for delivering vital equipment over 450 miles of rugged
African terrain. In this he was assisted by one U.S. civilian
and seven Italians.
For services in the ETO, Capt. William Lane Rivers (BR Hi grad)
has been awarded the Bronze Star, Silver Star and Purple Heart.
The BRONZE STAR has been awarded to:
Col. USA W.W. Dixon, Jr., Purple Heart (LSU '15), veteran of
War I, for gallantry in action in Germany.
M/S Albert D. Currie, for operations against the Japs on
Leyte.
T/S Charles C. D'Agostino, for operations against the Japs
on Leyte.
Maj. Malcolm J. Douglas (Donaldsonville), with the 8th Armored
division, ETO.
Pfc. Kenneth Sanchez, "Red Arrow" division, for achievements
on Leyte and Luzon.
S/S Wiley F. Duke (Catholic Hi football star), for carrying
wounded to safety in Luxembourg.
Maj. Bill Winsberg (Opelousas), for services in Normandy.
Lt. Willie Raiford West (LSU '43), with the 44th division.
Cpl. Jesse Lea "Jake" Morrison (Jackson, McKowen Hi grad), for
courage in Germany.
Lt. USNR Robert Glenwood Black (LSU '41) Submarine Combat
Insignia, for services in sinking 10,000 tons of enemy shipping.
Sgt. Adam Guidroz (Mix), (posthumously), Combat Infantryman's
Badge.
S/S George Beverly Noland (University Hi grad, Ethyl), with an
Oak Leaf Cluster, for services in the ETO.
Pfc. James L. Williams (Plaquemine), with the "Tropic Lightning"
division, Philippines, for aiding the evacuation of wounded.
THE AIR MEDAL has been awarded to:
S/S Thomas A. White (Prairieville, Coca-Cola), with an Oak Leaf
Cluster, a engineer-top-turret gunner on a B-17 based on England.
Lt. Horace J. Theriot,Jr., 435th Troop Carrier Group, for delivery
of vital supplies, especially to Bastogne.
S/S Donald J. Sims (BR Hi grad), with an Oak Leaf Cluster, as waist
gunner and radio operator of a B-17 in the ETO.
1st Lt. Donald G. Pipes (7th Ward Hi grad), pilot with a photo rec.
group in the ETO.
Capt. Marion O. Brown (LSU '38), as aerial observer with the 5th
Army, which is in additon to previous awards of the Bronze Star and
Croix de Guerre avec Etolls de Vermeil.
T/S James C. Chauvin (Shady Grove Hi grad), engineer and gunner on
a B-24 with the "Bomber Barons".
Sgt. Carl Glenn Schmill (Plaquemine), in the ETO.
THE PURPLE HEART has been awarded to:
SC 2/c, CG, Hardy Meredith (349 S. 20th St.) (PTO).
Pvt., MC, Odie L. Lemoine (St. Benedict Hi grad, IC RR) (posthumously)
(PTO)
S/S Oliver J. Deaton (Istrouma Hi grad, Stone & Webster), wounded
in Germany.
1st Lt. William S. Gallagher (SO Co.), Expert Infantryman's Badge,
Bronze Star, wounded in the ETO.
Cpl. Samuel H. Wood, 1619 Main St., (in ETO).
S/S Laurence P. Woods (Weyanoke), wounded at Ludendorf Bridge.
Capt. Carl E. Higginbotham (Holden Hi grad), Air Medal with 3 Oak
Clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Cluster,
Distinguished Unit Citation, (ETO).
MaM 3/c Willie Marvin Moore, wounded on Okinawa.
Pfc. Jack R. Munson, 3441 Capitol Ave. (in ETO).
THE DISTINGUISHED UNIT CITATION, has been awarded to:
Pfc., MC, Francis E. Kinchen,Jr., for services in the PTO.
Pfc. Joseph Crescionne (Plaquemine), in the ETO.
ARM 1/c Harvey Bernard Williams (Greensburg Hi grad), Air Medal,
for services on a PBY in the Bismarck Sea.
THE COMBAT INFANTRYMAN'S BADGE has been awarded to:
Sgt. Vincent A. Boeta, in the Ryukyu Campaign.
Sgt. Paul C. Bajon, Good Conduct Medal, in the ETO.
Pfc. George A. Bennett (Denham Springs), wears 3 battle stars
for services with the 7th Army.
Pfc. Sylvester S. McDonald (Doyle), ammunition carrier in the ETO.
Pfc. Joseph Cressionne (Plaquemine), in the ETO.
Pvt. Wesley F. Austin (Watson), with the "Cyclone" division in
the Philippines.
Pfc. Paul K. Howell (McComb, Miss. Hi grad), with the 42nd division.
Pfc. Jack R. Munson, 3441 Capitol Ave.
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MISSING
European Area
Pfc. Deane R. Stearns, 828 St. Louis St.
S/S Lloyd S. Gauthier, son of Henry Gauthier, Cottonport.
Unspecified Area
TM 3/c Russell Atkinson,Jr. (Morganza Hi grad) 1515
Concrete Dr.
StM 1/c Russell Harris,Jr. (Bordelonville).
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DEAD
Pacific Area
Pfc., MC, Russell J. Euggino (Istrouma Hi grad).
Pfc. Thomas Percy Dawson (McKowen Hi grad), brother of
Louise Dawson, Jackson (on Okinawa).
Pfc. Wade P. Michot, son of Mrs. Philomene Michot, Hessmer.
Pvt. Johnnie G. Effler,Sr., husband of Loney Effler, Hammond.
Pfc. Peter R. Bonano (SO Co.), son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
Bonano (on Okinawa).
CMoMM Robert W. Meadows, brother of Mrs. W.P. Crowell.
Pfc., MC, Marion Armond Westbrook (Istrouma Hi grad and bandsman),
married to Charlotte Goodman, son of Ira Westbrook (on Okinawa).
S/S Joseph Canover,Jr., Hammond.
Sgt. L. Roy Walker, married to Miriam Cleaver, son of Mrs. Elizabeth
Walker (on Okinawa).
Pfc., MC, Bobbie Oge (football star), son of Mr. & Mrs. Gordon Oge,
Opelousas (on Okinawa).
1st Lt. Charles A. Fourrier, married to Clementine Killion, son of
Mr. & Mrs. Charles J. Fourrier (on Iwo).
Pfc., MC, Louis B. Guidry, son of Mr. & Mrs. L.B. Guidry.
Lt. Gerald "Jerry" Hightower (LSU Varsity) (on Ie Shima).
Lt. Warren F. Yaun (BR Hi grad), married to Hazel Chaney, son of
Mrs. George Thompson (on Okinawa).
Pfc., MC, Lawless Constant Falcon, son of Mrs. Florence Falcon,
Donaldsonville (on Okinawa).
European Area
Pfc. Jewell L. Dawsey, son of Mrs. Maggie Dawsey, Port Barre.
Sgt. Emile P. Payne, son of Mrs. Amelia Payne, Liberty, Miss.
1st Lt. Marion Monroe Schilling, son of Bailey Schilling, Amite.
S/S Oscar A. Gascon,Jr. (Plaquemine Hi grad), Air Medal, 3 Oak
Leaf Clusters, Bronze Star, son of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar A. Gascon,Sr.,
2559 Tecumseh St. (missing for one year).
T/5 Alvin C. Henderson (BR Hi grad), married to Sybil Robinson
(previously reported "missing").
Mediterranean Area
Sgt. Adam Guidroz, Bronze Star, Combat Infantryman's Badge, son
of Mrs. Lucia Guidroz, Mix.
Unspecified Area
StM 1/c Willie Barnes,Jr. (St. Francisville).
Pvt., MC, Jerry P. Parent, son of Mr. & Mrs. G.J. Parent, Gonzales.
From Causes Other Than Wounds
S/S Joseph H. Lee, son of Rev. J.N. Lee, Baker (broken neck by
diving in too shallow water), ETO.
Pfc. O'Neal John Cambre, married to Ruth Peavy (pneumonia in
Germany).
Maj. John R. Young (LSU '37), Air Medal and Oak Leaf Cluster,
Distinguished Flying Cross and Oak Leaf Cluster, Silver Star,
son of A.B. Young, Slaughter (Philipines).
RM 2/c Tillman A. Delahaye (Port Allen Hi grad), son of Mr. &
Mrs. Alfred Delahaye, Port Allen (crash on carrier deck), PTO.
Benny H. Ferguson, in CBIT.
Carl J. Rousan, in ETO.
Sidney F. Bovard (du Pont), in ETO.
J.J. Bueche (Port Allen), in ETO.
Sidney J. "Jack" Gomez (Sunshine, White Castle Hi grad), in ETO.
Paris Lockhart, in ETO.
Bill H. McCaa, in ETO.
Harry Arent Taylor.
James K. Whitehead, in ETO (PS).
Floyd C. Glover, Combat Infantryman's Badge, in ETO.
Armond H. Cox
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ENLISTED AND DRAFTED
EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH
Vance Henry Johnson
Prentice Duncan Moore
Howard Otto Andrew
William Louie Teekel
Arnold Lee McMurray
Dewey Harold Reed
Weller Anthony Bourke
Dalton Daniel Tate
Belmont Paul Himel
William Albert Smith
Roy Elsie Sibley
Sam Euggino
Willie Smith
John Jehrome Gerald,Jr.
Julius Pearl Averette
Jules Truvie Edwards
Lathan Ellis Stewart
Jesse Richard Jones
Temple Wallace Oglesby
Raymond Edward Bush
Wilhelmina Goodspeed
Edwin H. Arnold
Eugene Fridge Allen
Robert Henry Heath
Rosario Dispensire
Louis Allen Richardson
Louis Sidney Cavin
Sheffield Clark Spring
Joseph William Burns,Jr.
Grady Lee Messer
Ray James Spillman
Shannon McKowen Mills
Alva Samuel Branch
Ellis Woodrow Merchant
Elsworth Otts
Edward Lee Causey
John William Puckett
Chester Joseph Guidry
Francis Dalton Haggerty
Henry Allen Clark,Jr.
Jesse Leonard Kelly
Jules Joseph Langlois
Cas Elice Lucas
Herbert Anthony Penouilk
Zalpha Hurrel Dyer
Willie Frazee (New Roads)
Elton W. Janey
Robert E. Taylor
James F. Pope
Dominic Cashio
Joe E. Burkes
Dennis E. Burnett
Kearney L. Crochet
Jasper Miglionre
Cecil J. Jarreau
Francis N. Chaney
Russell Lombardo
Valrie E. Barouse
Isadore P. Archer
Clarence J. Cropper
Bruce A. Magee
Marshall C. Paine
Roy E. Berniard
Thomas J. Follradore
Earl P. Broussard
George B. Doherty
James A. Poche
Vernell R. Easley
John B. Roux,Jr.
Ivy E. Rackley
Thomas M. Duncan
John W. Mills
Granville G. Revette
Roy N. Beatty
Lera A. Cotten
Masquelette W. Caar
Norwood Carter Gregoire
Samuel Elbert Gayle
Charlie Lee Odom
Moulian Lefon Webb,Jr.
Francis Joseph Eiswirth
Fred Hicks Batts
Hewitt Sherwood Law,Jr.
Joseph Axzelia Loupe
Lawrence Joseph Scardina
Lowell Nash Stracener,Jr.
Glen Douglas Singleton
Nick Denicola
Michael Lashute
Paul Gustav Homayer
Ross Anthony Grand
Sam Bankston
David William Thomas,Jr.
Maxwell Arvin Daniel
Lawrence Joseph Bourg
George Melvin
Ralph James Henderson
Lester Paul Guillory
John Bishop Durbin
Walton Aubrey Crawford
William Newton Bragg
Rodney Vidrine
Robert Nelson Sanders
Jesse Rivet
Henry Clay Wright
Rufus Floyd Efferson
George John Campagne
Ernest Archie Ray
Brian Louis Henderson
Roy Gerard Maillian
Reid Byron Milton
George T. Booth
Frank Henry Rush
Ardis Jerry Doyle
Zach Clay Storey
Toliver Ardis Hale
Clifton A. Kerby
Leo Robert Rutter
William Cyril Watts
William Gerald Felps
John Arthur Forster
Henry Fuqua Cook
William Oren Hopper
Francis Dalton Haggerty
Floyd Richard Peterson
Sullivan Stanley
IBERVILLE PARISH
EDward Eddie Bourgoyne
Flaward Joseph LeGlue
Berlin Cross Lively
Sidney Joseph Gomez,Jr.
James Louis Jumonville
Helman Jean Baptiste Berthelot
Wilbert Joseph Hebert
Ralph Francis Rivet
Joseph Alvin Haase
John Murell Wunstell
Elbert Ervin Carline
Francis William Martin
Roland John Marchand
Lester Joseph Bourg
NAVY
Robert William LaDew, Hammond
Elmer Glynn Nettles
Calvin Clyde Long
Melvin Ray Bailey
Edmond WIllets Hollier
Jimmie Smith
William Montgomery Hathorn, Baton Rouge
Roland Anthony Gravois, Port Allen
Frank Irvin Landry
Harry John Barbay,Jr., Plaquemine
Elgene Edward Hood, Denham Springs
James Thomas Parsons, Brusly
Joseph Landry Forster
James Milton Stevens
John Kenneth Legleu
Stanley Silton Graham
Joseph Aubin Laglois
Russell John Cavalier
Earl Edward Rodriguez, Baton Rouge
Edward Eugene Morgan, Greenwell Springs
Eugene Henry Foret, Lutcher
From Baton Rouge:
Joseph D. Huckabee,Jr.
Samuel Clayton Rushing,Jr.
Joe Bernard Kux
Joseph Thomas Jones
Bobby Lee Bozeman
John Burgin Tessier
Cyril Joseph Landry,Jr.
Forest Monroe Hopson
Loiet Crum,Jr.
James Green Stephens
Louis Abel Aimee
Earl Douglas Phillips
Riley Harper Palmer,Jr.
John W. Day
Lloyd Emanuel Landry
William Merlyn Noble
Morris Rayomd Louque
Frank J. Marabella
Frank O. Bonify
Cecil J. Turner
Charles Bedell,Jr.
Elton Louis Beauchamp
Carl Earl Austin
Floyd Perry Harrison
John Ewing Hill
Arthur Charles Gerding,Jr.
Jack J. Degostino
Burton L. Viator
Bernie Ambrose Murphree
John James Major
Earl Kenneth Osserio
Hanford Clifford Rounds
William Edward Holden
Wallace Joseph Sicard,Jr.
Huey Dayton Valentine
Amos Willie Garrett
Robert Clark Stephens
From Lottie:
Valerian Louis Perroux
Bonnie Lee Fry
From Jackson:
James Marshall Payne,Jr.
Spencer Terrell
Oliver Morrison
From Morganza:
Camille James Tuminello
From Valverda:
Isadore Guerin, Jr.
From White Castle:
Stanford Andrew Barbier
Lonnie Joseph Hymel
From Plaquemine:
Claude Josep Rome
Tolbert Pavy O'Neal
Lawrence Edward Dupont,Jr.
From New Roads:
Joseph Wade Chustz
From Simmesport:
Vance Oliver Saucier
From Jonesville:
Samuel Ford
From Romeville:
Ray Joseph Hoover
From Franklinton:
Charles Estes Frost
From Ponchatoula:
Eugene Donald Lanier
Melvin Henry Lusk,Jr.
Euia Usie,Jr.
From Hammond:
Ausgust Eugene Wiggins
From Denham Springs:
Eugene Menton McMorris
From Doyle:
Elmo G. McDonald
From Clarks:
William Lee McDermott
From Evergreen:
William Glen Mounger
From Gonzales:
Fred Ewin Smith
From Frost:
Valmon Elliott Watts
From Clinton:
James Barton Gaar
From Watson:
Franklin William Harrison
From Pollock:
Millard Taylor Gautier,Jr.
From Greensburg:
Bertrand Herman Russell
James L. Williams
From Greenwell Springs:
Delmar Joseph Buhler
Wilton Arnold
From St. Francisville:
Walter T. Weller
From Port Allen:
William Charles Coleman,Jr.
From Woodville, Miss.:
John William Brandon,Jr.
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