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The Navy Department has announced the death of Robert Lee Smith of the U.S. Navy Medical Corps, who was killed in action [September 14, 1942] while on duty at an undisclosed war zone. The Navy stated the body had been recovered and burial was made at the scene of action. Smith, son of Mr. and […]

Joseph B. Stackpole of this city today received a telegram from Lieut. Gen. Holcomb, commander of the U.S. Marines at Washington, D.C., announcing the death of his son, Gunnery Sergeant Gerald B. Stackpole. The brief message stated that he was killed in action [September 14, 1942] in the performance of his duty. Sgt. Stackpole, who […]

First Sergeant Jerome J. Stark, aged 27, of the United States Marine Corps, a brother of Miss Adelaide Stark of 1313 Thirteenth Street and well known in Altoona through frequent visits here before and after he entered the Marine Corps, has been reported as killed in action [September 14, 1942] in a landing at or […]

Pvt. Seraphine Smith, 20, has been killed in action [September 8, 1942] while serving with the Marine Corps, officials have informed relatives of the family. He was a son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith and had made his home with a brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Frank N. Smith of Snyder […]

Ontonagon—An impressive memorial service was held at the Holy Family Catholic Church on Saturday at which time a tribute of honor was paid Charles Austin Selby who lost his life in action in the performance of his duties and in the services of his country. This memorial Requiem Mass was sponsored by the Holy Family […]