Morgan County News | 1943-01-22 | Page 1 | Oakley Marine Cited for Bravery

akley marine cited for bravery thirty seven enlisted men ot of the rine irine corps serving aboard a navy wait raft carrier has been awarded lets of commendation tor for outstanding very ivery during a recent engagement m the commanding officer or of the p the navy department has an incel ceat among mong those awarded was private ft t class royal koyal U G hulme oakley a son ot of mrs hazel 1 U the I 1 he letter to hulme read react for efficient enic tent and untiring per mance ance of duty during and alter the lon on against the enemy ott off the boloin solon islands on august 24 1942 you re e a loader on an an antiaircraft baty although repeatedly knocked TO in your feet and deluged with wa from near misses you continued to ply ammunition to the gun and yo you anaed magazines quickly thereby ling the gunner to keep up t the he amount of fire your ex e lional performance ot of duty is arthy ot of the highest praise summit county bee