Postscript of the Apache sentinel. [volume], September 21, 1945, Page Page 4, Image 4

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7.ITH THU 93rd INFANTRY DIVISION ON
KQROTAI The base Commander of Sansa
por, Dutch New Guinea, recently awarded
the Bronze Star he dal to T/Sgt Samuel
Lynch of 2607 l\ Avenue,Galveston, Tex
as, .in recognition oi* his outstanding
leadership, initiative and courage in
ground combat against tht. enemy.
On -ay 14, 1945 Servant Lynch was
given the mission of leading a small
reconnaissance* patrol of the 369th In
fantry Regiment into enejny territory to
invest.* rate a certain location believed
to be held by the enemy. After accom
plishing the mission, Sgfc, Lynch moved
his patrol back toward the U. S. peri
meter. Enroute back,th(; patrol was fir
• od upon by an enemy party, employing
machine runs, grenade launchers, rifles
and pistols,
Sgt. Lynch immediately directed the
fire of his men upon trie enery, while a
portion of the patrol maneuvered around
to the enemy's flank and attacked. In
the ensuing fight all of the Japanese
were killed and their weapons arid maps
were captured without a Single casualty
in Sgt, Lynch's patrol. His citation
states that "his aggressive action is a
credit to his unit, and a reflection of
the highest standards of military trad
ition."
Sgt. Lynch was inducted into the Army
(Continued on Page 7 Col.l)
“He’s got enough points to get out right now-
He's just hanging around waking for his Soldiers
Deposits to draw another 4% interest.”
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Miss Ramie Davis, Associate Regional
Supervisor of trie U3O YWCA Division,
will be visit Lag at Fort Huachuca from
Sept 19th through Sept 23rd. We are
vdry glad to have her with us at this
time and anticipate a joyous reunion \
with her host of friends here at Hua- '
chucailliis Davis is well known nation
ally for her efficiency in YWCA and USO
work.
The Post Band was really "in tne gro
ove" on last Tuesday evening at the USO
Club when an eager group of merry-makers
again had a full evening of dancing,
laughter and fun. Everyone seemed to be -
in a gay mood, and this feeling of hil
arity was maintained throughout the
evening, *
Thanks to Lt. Muriel K. Fawcett of
Special Service who made it possible
for our Splash Party on last Friday
afternoon to such a success, Glad we
had a chance to get together in good
old H2° before the season ended.
The new club organized recently by
the ladies of Fort Huachuca will meet
twice per month on the Ist and 3rd \7ed
nesdays. The business meeting will be *
held in the USO Club rooms after which
lessons in arts and crafts will be giv
en. The social meeting will be held -
either at the USO or in private homes
depending upon the choice of the host
esses. Plans are under way for special
activities at the USO Club, tours, etc.
Orchids to our own Mr. Williams who
ms champion in the recent tennis tour- %
namont held on the Post. He won the
singles and with Sgt, Kermit’Gantt also
won the doubles.
HOIiSEIttCK RIDING Sunday, Sept 23 at
ii.M. Transportation will be avail- 1
able in the MAC area at that tine. We
will have a brief meeting at the USO
Club before going to Fairbanks.
CHANGE IN SCHEDULE: A Might in Monte *
Carlo will not be given on Saturday,
lowing Saturday, Sept 29th. *
21 September 1945