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Show Darwon L. Barney Receives Citation U. S. S. President Jackson Tiie Commanding Officer. L'.S.S. President Jackson ahe first ship to land combat troops in an amphibious amphib-ious operation of World War II. Solomon Islands, 7 August lfMJi takes pleasure in commending Par-won Par-won L. Barney, Radioman Third Class. United States Naval Reserve for services as set forth in the j following CITATION As a member of the ship's company com-pany during tiie grueling end extended ex-tended hvo Jima Campaign. 19 February to 6 March 19-15. in which this vessel was frequently under fire, was required to be in a constant con-stant state of readiness for air attack, and was charged with the responsibility of landing troops and cargo through heavy seas and surf ; over an insecure beach consistently consistent-ly under enemy fire, calling for the utmost in effort and loyalty from the members of this command, he j performed his duties in a gallant and outstanding manner. In recognition rec-ognition of which and for excellent performance of duty during the Lingayn Gulf Campaign, 11 to 12 January 19-15, this citation is presented. pre-sented. C. B. Hamblett, SHIP'S SEAL. Paratrooper Harlan Hilton, son completed his paratroop training completed his paratroop triniang at Fort Benning. Ga.. and has been transferred to San Francisco for o-verseas o-verseas duty. He completed his 11th jump before finishing his training. His brother, Yoeman Ross Hilton, who has been' in a Chicago hospital hospi-tal recovering from an operation has been given a short term leave j to come home. He is expected here j this week as he was to come by , plane. He too has an overseas assignment. as-signment. The G. I. Wives held Club at the home of LeRee Davis last Wednesday Wednes-day evening. After a lunch was served the remainder of the evening eve-ning was spent playing "one high." Prizes were won by June Smith, Dora Walker and Nedra Searle. |
