The globe-independent. (Hagerstown, Md.) 1943-19??, 1944-01-06

Second class seaman Donald Ben
ner, son of Mr.. and Mrs j. B. Ben
ner, 1011 Main avenue, who has
been home on furlough, returned to
his base at Sampson, N. Y on Mon
day. Seaman Benner, a former stu
dent of Hagerstown High, who
joined the Navy about two months
ago, has completed his boot train
ing and now awaits transfer orders.
Pvt Ira W. Bowers, son of Mrs.
Sadie M. Bowers, "a South Locust
street, who has been in the Army
about year, has been stationed in
England since May. Writing home,
Ira says that he is getting along fine,
but like all the other boys, hopes to
be home for good soon.
James Boyd Cole, Jr., son of Mr..
and Mrs j. B. Cole, who joined the
Navy Feb. 7, 1943, was recent
honor graduate from the Aviation
Metalsmith School, u. S. Naval Air
Station, Jacksonville, Fla, finishing
with an average of 1890. On grad
uating, he was promoted to third
class petty officer.
Mr. and Mrs. U. l.. burst, 20 East
avenue, now have four sons in the
Armed Forces. Three of the boys
are veterans" and now the fourth
son, Robert M. has joined the U. S.
Marine Corps. Louis l.. is stationed
in England, and French and Arthur
are out in Texas.
Here are the addresses of the
three boys still stationed on this
side:
Pvt Robert M. burst, u. S. M. c.,
Paris Island, S. c.
Sgt. French S. burst, 49th Repair
Squadron, Kelly Field, San Antonio,
Texas.
Cpl. Arthur j. burst, 87th Repair
Squadron, Kelly Field, San An
tonic, Texas.
Seaman first class J. Gilbert BUS"
Everline, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
George Everline, 827 Virginia ave-
nue., who enlisted in the Navy a
year ago, has been on sea duty since
October Is, but was able, in be-
tween trips, to get home and see his
wife, (the former Miss Frances
Ford, of Boonsboro), and his par
ents, early in December.
Roland Ray Finfrock, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Chester Finfrock, 423 Lib
erty street, who graduated from
the Aviation Machinsts' Mate
School, U. S. Naval Air Station,
Jacksonville, Fla, December II, as
an honor student, finishing with an
average of 1858. Following his
graduation he was promoted to
third class petty officer. Mr.. and
Mrs. Finfrock were present at the
graduation exercises.
Two Maryland boys led the class;
a lad from Brentwood having the
highest percentage, with Roland in
second place. AS, however, the
Brentwood boy was transferred be-
fore the graduating exercises were
held, it fell to Finfrock to do the
honors for the class. He presented
the class flag to Commander Shell
don, who in turn commended him
for his excellent markanship.
Petty Officer Finfrock is now tax
ing a six-weeks aerial gunnery
course at Yellowwater, Florida, at
the completion of which he will |
probably see service with Naval
air unit.
Roland's father, a veteran of
World War l, with IA months over
seas service, was recently presented /
the Purple Heart medal.
Aviation Cadet William S. Fish
er, son of Mr.. and Mrs. John R. |
Fisher, Fountain Head Heights, hav-
ing finished his training, will be
commissioned an officer in the Army
Air Forces and receive his silver
wings at graduation exercises to be
held tomorrow, Jan. z, at the Army
Air Field for Advanced FLYING.
Valdosta, Ga.
Following his graduation he will
enjoy short frulough with his par
ents here before reporting to a new
base.
Storekeeper third class Paul M.
Fryer, Seabees, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
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