Chester County PA Archives News.....With Our Men and Women in Armed Forces of U.S. September 15, 1942
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Daily Local News September 15, 1942
Corporal Technician Milton S. MARGOLIS, of Coatesville, who was formerly 
engaged in the legal practice here with John N. GUSS, is home from Robbins 
Field, Georgia, on a 10-day furlough.  A son of Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Margolis, 
of 1016 Sterling street, Coatesville, he entered the military service early 
last May, received two months’ basic training at Fort McClellan, Alabama, and 
then was transferred, in July, to Robbins Field, where he is in the Finance 
Department detached to the Air Corps.  Robbins Field is an air depot, serving 
as a sort of clearing house for replacements.  Corporal Margolis’ duties are of 
a clerical nature, having to do with keeping track of travel allowances, 
payments, etc.  Before long, however, he expects to apply for Officers’ 
Training in the Judge Advocate’s Department, where many men with legal training 
land.  His preparation for the legal profession, together with more than a year 
spent in law practice with Mr. Guss, should enable him, he believes, to qualify 
for Officer Training and lead to a commission.  Corporal Margolis says he likes 
the Air Corps because it is a relatively new branch of the Army.  “It stresses 
individual performance more than some other branches,” he says, “and discipline 
is not so strict.”
Norman E. JARRETT, son of Mr. and Mrs. Boyd A. Jarrett, Dean street, has 
arrived home on furlough from the naval base at Newport, R.I.  He will now go 
to school at Indianapolis, where he will train for the Signal Corps.  His 
brother, Harold Jarrett, connected with the Headquarters Department at New 
Cumberland, spent the week-end at his home in this borough.
Private Marshal Waddy THOMPSON, Jr., former manager of the Montgomery Ward 
department store who is now stationed at Fort Dix, spent a few days visiting 
friends in West Chester last week.Second Lieutenant Fred FLECK, formerly of 
West Chester, is now undergoing training at Camp Polk, La.  He has been 
assigned to the Third Armored Signal Battalion commanded by Captain J.S. Gruel.
Russell H. BAEN, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Russell H. Baen, of Downingtown, who 
enlisted in the Navy on July 14th, and was stationed at Newport, R.I., has been 
transferred to Jacksonville, Fla.  His address is:  Russell H. Baen, Jr., A.S. 
Service School, 1M9W-18, U.S. Naval Air Station, Jacksonville, Fla.
PFC Alfred NESBITT, of 29 Price street, is now in Iceland, according to word 
received by his family.  His brother, Private Gilbert Nesbitt is at Fort 
Jackson, along the South Carolina coast, it was confirmed today.
Staff Sergeant Andrew MILANESE, who is stationed with Company I, 111th 
Infantry, at Camp Thalia, Va., is in town on a 10-day furlough, his first since 
last April.  He made the trip home last week-end with Colonel Joseph M. 
REILLY.  “Andy” explains his appearance of trim physical fitness with the 
report that his outfit has been living in tents for the past three months.  
Camp Thalia is situated about halfway between Norfolk and Virginia Beach, and 
is a sort of off-shoot of Camp Pendleton, which is right at Virginia 
Beach.  “Andy” says it is good to be “back in the old town” again, and hopes to 
get around to see all his friends.
The first word from Private Lammott D. NEWMAN, of West Chester, whose entry 
into the service took place last week, tells of his safe arrival at Parris 
Island, S.C., on Thursday afternoon.  His address is Platoon No. 727, Recruit 
Depot, Marine Barracks, Parris Island, S.C. 
Jack TERRELLS, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Terrells, of 529 South Matlack street, 
left yesterday for induction into the service at Fort Meade, Md.  For several 
months he received basic training in military routine as a member of the 
Pennsylvania Reserve Defense Corps at the Major John C. Groff Memorial Armory, 
here.
Guy S. CRAIG, Chief Radioman, arrived home unexpectedly on Friday after 
spending approximately ten months on various boats in Icelandic waters.  He 
reported yesterday for Norfolk, Va., where he will await a further assignment.
Private Howard M. GRANT, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard Grant, of 512 South 
Franklin street, is at Camp Croft, S.C. He enjoys hearing from all his friends 
and tells them to continue writing.  His address is:  Company A, 50th Infantry 
Training Battalion, Camp Croft, S.C.
Camillo A. MATTOSCIO, of Toughkenamon, has enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps.  
Bidding good-bye to his friends last week, he left on Friday for the recruiting 
office in Philadelphia.
Pfc. Howard W. BROWN, a son of Howard F. Brown, West Chester, R.D.1, 
is “somewhere in England.”  He writes that he is enjoying Army life and likes 
the country, and wants to be remembered to his friends.
Lieutenant Commander William Hutton SNYDER has been transferred to duty at 
Geneva, New York State.  Dr. Snyder has been on duty at St. Thomas, Virgin 
Islands for almost two years.  He will now be nearer his home and parents, Dr. 
and Mrs. Daniel G. Snyder.
Charles CLARDY, of Malvern, is serving in the U.S. Navy.  His address is c/o 
Fleet Post Office, Third Division, San Francisco, Calif.

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