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S Sgt. James R. Burk S Sgt. James R. Burk entered the Federal Service in November, 1940, in the 2nd Bn., 128th F. A. Regt., which later became the 231st A. F. A. Battalion. He served in that unit until he was transferred to Headquarters Battery in April, 1944. As a cook and Mess Sergeant Dick bears a tremendous responsibility and has done a superb job in making mealtimes something eagerly awaited. When the Mess Sergeant pleases practically an entire battery, then he has accomplished something. From that one can conclude that Dick, who is 26 years old, has done more than just accomplish his mission. He is anxiously awaiting the day of his return to 1830 South Beacon St. in Sedalia, Missouri.
Cpl. Howard R. Burton Cpl. Howard R. Burton hails from Sturgeon, Missouri, and came into the Federal Service in November, 1940, with the 128th F. A. Regt. in which he served until coming to Division Artillery in April, 1944. The 29-year-old Wire Corporal has been one of the mainstays of the Wire Section in its job of installing and maintaining wire communications. As a reward for his efforts and the fine work he has done he has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal. Burt is a serious, quiet, conscientious guy who was referred to as "All Business Burton."
T/5 Hubert D. Butcher T/5 Hubert D. Butcher, the fair haired boy, is the pride of Loogootee, Indiana. He made his first personal appearance in uniform in June, 1943, received his basic training at Fort Bragg, N C., and made the rounds of Replacement Centers until April, 1944, when he joined Headquarters Battery. Butch, who drives a wire truck, has given the battery a fine demonstration of his ability as a driver by always getting where he had to go and having his truck ready to go any-where. Right now the 20-year-old truck driver longs to be back home in Indiana.
Pvt. Douglas G. Cain Pvt. Douglas G. Cain, 25, 7410 9th Ave., Seattle, Washington, began serving his country a month after Pearl Harbor. At Camp Wolters, Texas, he received his initial training. From there "Killer" went to the Southern Coast Defenses and later to the School Troops at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. "Killer" Cain spent some time with the 128th A. F. A. Bn. and then in April of '44 became a member of this organization. Though an office worker before becoming a soldier, "Killer" was assigned to communications and performed these duties with great efficiency. Cain is liked for his ever ready, razor edged wit and his willingness to aid his comrades.
Pvt. James M. Callison Pvt. James M. Callison is one of the newer members of the Battery, having joined officially in April, 1945. Prior to his official transfer he was with Division Artillery on a loan from the 231st A. F. A. Bn. He entered the Federal Service in November, 1940, in the 2nd Bn., 128th F. A. Regiment. Throughout the last drive he helped maintain the efficiency of the Radio Section by operating the S-4 radio. The 23-year-old student is looking forward to his return to 112 West Allen St. in Clinton, Missouri.
T/5 Floyd N. P. Carlson, T/5 Floyd N. P. Carlson, from Groveland, Florida, is a graduate of the toughest arm of the service, the Infantry. Floyd trained as a doughboy for twenty months with the 44th Armored Infantry Bn., and was later transferred to Headquarters Company, Division Trains where he served as a Chaplain's Assistant in the 9th Armored Infantry Battalion during the Normandy and Brittany campaigns. When we lost our Chaplain and his assistant at Brest, the 33-year-old former Infantryman was sent to us as an able reinforcement. Floyd did a multitude of jobs including driving, clerking, and playing the organ.
T/5 Moss E. Cassity T/5 Moss E. Cassity is a likeable fellow from Springfield, Missouri. His entry into the service dates back to January, 1941. From that time until he was transferred to Headquarters Battery and assigned to the Survey Section in April, 1944, he served with the 128th A. F. A. Bn. Up front throughout the greater part of the campaign, Moss did his job without batting an eye, despite the fact that there were many close ones. The 28-year-old Missourian, who was formerly in the sales department of a large men's clothing firm, has made no definite plans for the future. However, one thing is certain, it won't be too long before he will be found quietly sipping his beer at 627 E. Delmar Street.
T/4 Lyle E. Clevenger T/4 Lyle E. Clevenger is another Missourian who came into the Federal Service with 128th A. F. A. Regiment in November, 1940. Clev was with Artillery Command in the California Desert and for a while at Camp Cooke. He was then transferred to Division Headquarters Company and in April, 1944, he joined Division Artillery. The 25-year-old former employee of the Equitable Life Insurance Company did an outstanding job as a radio operator in the S-3 track. He performed his duties so well that the Bronze Star Medal has been awarded to him. He is anxiously awaiting the day when he can return to his home in King City.
Pvt. Benjamin J. Corrie Pvt. Benjamin J. Corrie, 24 years of age, left Fairhaven, Massachusetts in November, 1939 to enlist in the Army. Ben saw service with the famed Yankee Division in the 2nd Bn., 101st F. A. Regt. which later became the 212th A. F. A. Battalion. As a bugler in the Army, he drags us out of the arms of Morpheus in the wee hours of the morning and lulls us to our slumbers in the evening. Throughout the campaigns he acted in the capacity of a special service man on the 1st Sgt.'s staff. At the termination of his Army career, Ben intends to study at the New England Conservatory of Music. It is certain that his career as a musician will be one of credit.
T/5 Edward Dale T/5 Edward Dale was selected by a board of his friends and neighbors in February, 1943, to be one of his community's representatives in the Army. His first assignment was with Division Headquarters Company in which he served until he was transferred to Division Artillery in April, 1944. As driver for the Supply Section, Dale has an obviously important function in the Battery. Dale, who is 21 years old and a former salesman, comes from Tennessee and sends his mail to 1407 Lillian St. in Nashville


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