Military: Jimmie Harrell ... Liberated, 1945, Winn Parish, LA Submitted by Michael Drewett, 6321 Clegg Rd., Pensacola, FL 32526 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** Source: Winn Parish Enterprise, Thursday, May 17, 1945. ....................... Winn Parish Youths Liberated Jimmie Harrell, Radioman 1/c, U.S.M. "If I seem giddy, it's because I've gone from one extreme sorrow to an extreme joy," Mrs. Emma Harrell of Winnfield said after learning Tuesday of the safety of her son, Jimmie Harrell, Radioman 1/c, U.S.M., whose death was officially announced Saturday by the Navy Department. Mrs. Harrell's last telegram from the Navy department is quoted: "I am pleased to inform you that your son, Jimmie Harrell, Radioman First Class, U.S.N., previously reported dead, is now reported to be alive. He was held on an island and liberated by allied forces. Undoubtedly he will communicate with you at an early date concerning his welfare and whereabouts. The anxiety caused by previous message is deeply regretted. Vice-Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Naval Personnel." Jimmie's naval base was at Lehavre, France. His last letters to his family were dated March 8, and the message received by his mother on March 17 stated that he was missing in action on March 9. Five years of service in the Navy has given Jimmie varied experiences in almost every part of the world, excepting those of Germany, but his most recent experience on the little island off the coast of France will no doubt be his most vivid memory. His brothers, Sgt. Eli Harrell, stationed in Canada, Sgt. Hovy Harrell, stationed in Hawaii, Pat Harrell, S 1/c, stationed somewhere in South America and Pfc. Marvin Harrell, stationed in the East Indies, have all been notified of his safety.