Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Today in Clarksburg Ohio World War II history: Dinkler promoted, Graham advanced to Primary Flight training and Frank Ater sets sails for the ETO


Today in Clarksburg Ohio World War II History:

February 10, 1943: Arthur Anderson stops by Clarksburg to visit parents while transitioning from Fort Ord, CA to Fort Mammoth, NJ where he enters Officers Training School.

February 10, 1944: Carl Dinkler receives a promotion to Private First Class while training in Ireland with the 28th Infantry Regiment of the 8th Infantry Division. John Peck returns to Clarksburg to enjoy a 10-day furlough with family while based at Scott Field, Illinois, before his transition overseas. Solon Graham completes pre-flight training and advances to Primary Flight Training in Cuero, TX, on a grass airfield with civilian instructors flying PT-19's.

February 10, 1945: Frank Ater departs the United States aboard the U.S.S. West Point sailing for the European Theater with the 778th Tank Battalion.

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