The Waterbury Democrat., 1945-03-14

 war at Stalag Luft 3 are believed to have been sent to another camp, according to a German radio .Ies- sage sent by It. Charles '. (Scotty) Duncan, whose wife, Elizabeth, re- sides at 88 Delaware avenue. Though Mrs, Duncan did not hear the broadcast, she said she has re- ceived several cards reporting It. Duncan said "all were well" and that the prisoners were being mov- ed to another camp because of the Russian drive in the area of Stalag Luft 3, and that all letters should be addressed to the same place.
 Sgt. Vincent J. Meehan, Eighth Air Force radio gunner has been awarded the second Oak-Leaf Clus- ter to his Air Medal, according to word received by his father, James Meehan, 66 Lounsbury avenue. The radio gunner has completed 20 mis- sions since going overseas last Oc- tober. A graduate of Leavenworth high school, he was employed by the Waterbury Companies, Inc. be- fore entering the service in May, l943.
 Pvt. Victor M. Lombardi, 26, was slightly wounded in action Feb- ruary 20 in the European theater, two weeks after arriving overseas, his mother, Mrs. Mary Lombardi, 62 Ives street, has learned. He is being treated for back wounds at an Army hospital in France, where he received the Purple Heart. The soldier entered the service June g, l943.
 His brother, Pfc. Albert Lombar- di is in an Army hospital In Eng land.
 Aboard the USS LST in the Eng fish Channel-Stanley Frost, 20, signalman 3-C, USNR, 3 Clifton avenue Is member of the crew of this tank landing ship, which has successfully weathered dozens Of close calls at the hands of the the elements, marine traffic jams and enemy attacks without a single casualty.
 The Lady's good influence was first felt when for her maiden At- lantic crossing the 528 was assigned q cargo of live ammunition. The crew members breathed nervous sign of relief when they landed in Europe.
 During the D-day assault on Nor mandy the lucky tradition held ugain as @ Nazi plane aimed q stick of bombs at the 528, missing her ty "just enough" to avoid damage. in the subsequent grind of keeping our Continental armies supplied she nas suffered number of mishaps, including minor collisions, damage from rough beaches and the vicious luffetings of English Channel storms putting her In the repair yards for a good bit of the time. But through all of this, she's still suf- tered no injuries to any officer or man In the crew.
 Frost, soil of l.. A. Frost 3 Clif- ton avenue, attended Crosby high bchool and was employed by the Reliable Windoy Cleaning company before entering che Navy on April 3l, l943.
 Sheepshead Bay, N. Y. -- Now in training at the U. s. Maritime Serv- Ice Training Station, Sheepshead Bay, N. r., Is Harold E. Reed, A, of 6li East Main street, Waterbury, Conn.
 Apprentice Seaman Reed will re- ceive six weeks of basic training in- cluding llfeboat work, fire fighting, brooches buoy. mess, sea rules and traditions, swimming, ship con- struction and equipment, gunnery and physical training.
 After completing boot" training he may enter deck or engine train- ing, including three weeks of prac- tical experience aboard training ship at sea, or he may apply for one of the specialized schools of train ing.
 Bradley Field, Conn, March l3-- William smollinger of 365 Hauser street, Waterbury, Conn, will re- ceive the Air Medal for his son, Second Lieutenant William F. Sch mollinger, Air Corps who Is pri- soner of war. The presentation will be made at Bradley Field, Conn, a unit of the First Air Force, Satur- day. March IT.
 The citation accompanying the medal states: For meritorious achievement while participating in sustained bomber combat operations over Germany and German occu- pied countries. The courage, cool ness and skill displayed by this officer upon these occasions reflect great credit upon himself and the A l.. La,N