Monday, January 5, 2009

Clarksburg's Colonel Bookwalter recalled to active duty, Ater boys receive promotions to SSGT


Today in Ohio World War II history: Clarksburg, Ohio residents are promoted and recalled to active duty.

January 5, 1941: Colonel George Bookwalter, a veteran officer of World War I is recalled to active duty from the U.S Army Reserves.

January 5, 1943: Sgt. Bernard Ater and Sgt. Joe Ater receive promotions to Staff Sergeant while based at Minter Field, CA (Photo left to right: Joe Ater, Ralph Anderson, Bernard Ater and Bob Anderson). Charles Jobe departs Clarksburg bound for Fort Bragg, NC following a brief furlough from training.

January 5, 1944: Don Garrison departs the U.S. for overseas duty in the European Theater. John Martin transfers from Camp Hood, Texas to Fort Dix, New Jersey.

January 5, 1946: Cecil Richardson is discharged from the U.S. Army. Richard Shanton departs the Pacific Theater bound for the United States.

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