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Show Faris on Guadalcanal In Medical Unit Guadalcanal - Pfc Robert A. Far-is, Far-is, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Faris, of Hinckley, Utah has completed his first six months of overseas duty at this base. Pfc. Faris is a member of the Medical Detachment assigned to the Port Battalion, a part of the Army's Transportation Corps. This organization's primary work is the stevedoring aboard ships at this port. Pfc. Faris is a skilled medical Technician assisting the Battalion Surgeon in the health of over 1000 men. Pfc Faris worked as a welder and, a farmer before entering the Army in June 1943. He received training at Camp Barkley, Texas, before he joined his present organization. organ-ization. He attended the Hinckley High' School where he was a member' mem-ber' of the school band and was graduated from there in June 1941. He has a brother, Pvt. Joseph Faris, serving overseas in New Guinea. |