Smyrna times. [volume] (Smyrna, Del.) 1854-1987, 1943-08-05

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Was 1 glad to hear from them? 1t
was very interesting to learn of
their several experiences over there
on the other side of the ocean.
Last month l received word from
my good friend Pvt. James c. Lee
Compile over in India.
Well, this is my 18th month in
the U. S. Army Air Corps and l
cannot help but feel fortunate to
still be stationed here in the good
old u. S. A. Meanwhile, give
full credit to all the flyers, officers
and men, over there who are MAX
ing a very good name for them
selves. They are the ones that will
make both Japs and Germans alike
remember December 7th, 1941. 1
take my hat off to such men as
General Douglas Macarthur and
Admiral William F. Halsey for the
fine job they are doing over in the
Pacific of pushing back the Japs.
And for General Dwight D. Eisen-
hover of the North African sector,
who is now planning an invasion of
Europe, not forgetting Major Cen
eral Spaatz of the U. S. Air Force,
and a good many others to numer-
Gus to mention. And too much
cannt be said in regards to all the
Boys, who in the line of duty have
lost their lives in order that our
Nation, and all other Nations of the
free world, might survive and win
victory over the Axis.
I will close now, hoping to see
you soon. A fellow Delawarean
and an American, and mighty
proud of it, 1 remain
Your friend,
Louis D. Hurd
Cpl. Louis D. Hurd
306th Fighter Squadron
Dale Mabry Air Base Area
Command
Tallahassee, Florida
Glad to hear from you once
again, Louis. Congratulations on
your recent promotion, and we hope
that this may mean still further
promotions that will follow a bit
later on. Hope that you get the
furlough that you are expecting
about now. All your friends up
this way will be very glad to see
you, especially your best friend
Mother. If you have the opportun-
ity this time I would be pleased to
have you drop in to see me while
you are in these parts, if only for
la few minutes. Meanwhile, keep
on giving the Air Corps the very
best you have down there in Flor
ida. 1t is a mighty good outfit, one
of the tops, so only the best is good
enough make the grade. Be see
ing you soon.
Word has been received that
William H. Eierman, Clarence E.
CARTS, James w. Jones, Alvin j.
Nickerson and Alan F. Robinson
have completed their courses of
studies in the school of the Army
Air Force Technical Training Com
mond at the Amarillo Army Air
Field, Amarillo, Texas. The grad
uation of these Boys from the
Army Air Force Technical School
fits them for future Airplane main
tenance work at some needed air
base where they can assist in the
repair of our air craft. This may
mean keeping Americas Flying
Fortresses in the air for Allied VIC
tory.
In addition to the completion of
the scheduled academic and prac-
tical studies, these Boys have been
thoroughly drilled in military tao
tics and defense, along with a
course of physical training, that
has conditioned them to meet all
the requirements of an American
soldier.
William H. Eierman is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Eierman of
Townsend; Clarence E. CARTS is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Grant e. CARTS
of Smyrna; James w. Jones is the
son of Lewis E. Jones, Smyrna,
r. D.; Alvin ]. Nickerson is the son
of Mrs. Irene Nickerson, Smyrna,
and Alan F. Robinson is the son of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Robinson,
Smyrna. May all these Boys have
bright future in the u. S. Army
Air Force and return to their re-
spective communities when the war
is over to help build peace time
America for the generations as yet
unborn. Dribbles' very best wish
es go with these young men
wherever they may be stationed af-
ter leaving their present station at
Amarillo Army Air Field.
Kenton, Delaware
:. Dribbles
Smyrna, Delaware
Dear Sir: