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Awards Given at Impressive Ceremony

Ch. Pharm. Goodall

Awarded Bronze Star,
Pres. Unit Citation

At an impressive formal cere-
mony last Saturday morning, July
7, Wesley H. Goodall, Chief Pharm-
acist, attached to Tadcen, was
awarded the Bronze Star and Presi-
dental Unit Citation by Commodo·re
R. W. Cary. The Bronze Star,
awarded in the name of the Presi-
dent -of the United States and the
Commanding General of the Second
Marine Division, was won by Good-
all for his conduct while attached
to the Second Marine Division
MRS. JEAN GEARY HOWARD of during the Solomon, Gilbert, and
258 Mont,e Vista Ave., Berkeley, Marianas Island campaigns. It read
Calif., is being presented the Navy as follows:
Cross by Commodore R. W. Cary,
which was posthumously awarded "For meritorious achievement LAST STOP: Somewhere in the Pacific are Jack Car- in the Pacific Area. The ,scene at above left shows
her son, the late Captain Geary R. while in service with the United son, Chili Williams, and other members of the tro-upe C,omedian Jack Carson, and that super-polka-dot pin-
Bundschu who destroyed a Japanese up Chili Williams. At right, Joyce Anderson an"d
machine gun position on Guam, States Marine Corps forces in ac- that did its last show in the States at Treasure T,o'mmy Wells do a comedy number. Inset is Miss
Island's Theatre No. 3, Tuesday night, July 3. The
after he was mortally wounded. tion against enemy Japanese forces show will be overseas on tour of military installations Anderson in a little more glamorous pose.
There were two other posthumous from 4 January 1943 to 1 August
· awards made. 1944. Chief Pharmacist's Mate
Goodall participated in majo•r cam- Eight Armed Army and Navy Housing Agencies
"Tie-In" Sales Held paigns of our fighting forces in the
British Solomon Islands, Gilbert Is- Guardsmen Receive
Illegal By Office of lands, and Marianas Isiands. He To Operate Jointly In New Office
performed his duties during these Citations and Medals
Beginning July 9 the Army Hous- · During the last month more than
Price Administration campaigns in an outstanding man- At 13 :30 Wednesday, July 4, ing Service and the Navy Housing 4,000 applications for housing have
ner, exhibiting coolness and calm-
The San Francisco district OP A ness under enemy fire at all times . Commander Thomas Macklin, ex- Service will operate together in been received by the two services
. has received a large number of His loyalty, courage and devotion to ecutive officer of Armed Guard, pre- new quarters at 45 Hyde Street in from military personnel. Reflecting
complaints from servicemen and duty were important factors in the sented Loyall M. Adee, _Slc, with San Francisco in an effort to pro- the increased tempo of war activity
veterans that they have been forced success attained by the unit to the Bronze Star Medal, "For heroic vide additional living quarters for in this area, increased housing
into "tie-in" sales of goods or serv- which he was assigned. He served achievement as Gunner No. 7 of the military personnel and families in facilities are required both by the
ices when buying vacuum cleaners, the Bay Area. thousands of men returning tern-
his country skillfully and honorably United States Navy Armed Guard Under the new arrangement the porarily . from overseas duty and
radios, photographic equipment, throughout these campaigns and Crew attached to the S. S. Marcus two services will operate separ- many more who are in the area
etc. his conduct was at all times in Daly in combat against attacking ately in their contacts with mem- briefly bef,gre leaving for Pacific
o;p A regulations prohibit "tie-in" keeping with the highest traditions
sales of any description. No dealer of the United States Naval Serv- enemy Japanese planes in the bers of their respective military area duty. Many units are required
can legally require that a customer ice." Philippine Islands area during the branches, but will work jointly as to provide temporary housing for
purchase another article or turn in latter months of 1944. Courageous the Army-Navy Housing Bureau in families spending a last few days
Fifteen enlisted men were hon- in the face of a terrific onset, Adee negotiations with Bay Area apart- together in San Francisco and the
a used vacuum cleaner, radio or
ored at the presentation, being maintained his station steadfastly ment and hotel owners. The Army Ease Bay communities, while others
any other article as a condition of
sale. awarded with Purple Hearts and despite the fury of repeated dive group is headed by Lt. Richard E. are for longer periods to accommo-
No dealer can require that a Unit Citations. There were three and torpedo bombing attacks by Audsley, Fourth Air Force. A sue- date the families of men brought to
customer bring in his radio in order Posthumous Awards: John T . J apanese planes and assisted in cessor to the late Lt. Commander this area to mail rapidly-expanding
or
several R. H. Hibbard, former officer-in- military establishments ..
destroying
to purchase a new tube. Dealers Reilley, Slc, and Alfred H. Ander- routing
who make this request are usually son, BM2c, were awarded individual enemy bombers, thereby rendering charge of Navy housing, is ex- The critical need is ·for furnished
commendations for their heroic invaluable service in the defense of pected to be named during the next apartments and houses, although
looking for an. excuse to tack a
work aboard their ships which the Marcus Daly and vital Leyte week. unfurnished dwellings also are in
service charge onto the price of the The Navy Housing Service has demand. To alleviate the present
tube. were sunk as a result of enemy invasion docks. Although seriously
injured, Adee contributed material- occupied offices at 1095 · Market shortage, the new bureau has asked
Any dealer who makes these re- action.
quirements as a condition of sale Wayne Reuel Rosemeyer, CMM, ly to the successful transportation Street and the Army group was the co-op~ration of property-
. should be reported immediately to and Ray Clinton Funkhouser, BM2c of Army troops and essential equip- situated at 50 Post Street. The owners' associations and the own-
the nearest War Price and Ration- were awarded Purple Hearts for ment to their assigned destination. joint offices will be in the new of- ers and managers of apartments
ing Board. wounds received in action against His unwavering devotion to duty fice building just completed by the and hotels. Nearly 450 buildings
A "voluntary rationing plan" for the enemy. Thomas F. Duggan, and bold fighting spirit were in Navy at Hyde and McAllister have ·been pledged, the operators
camera film has been set up by the Chief Yeoman, was awarded the keeping with the l}i.ghest traditions streets. The San Francisco phone promising to list all vacancies with
of the United States Naval Serv-· number of the new bureau is the bureau. The bureau's display
Master Photo Finishers of America Presidental Unit Citation because
and approved by the OP A National of service aboard a submarine, dur- ice." MArket 8459 and the East Bay card, "Our Apartments Have Gone
At the earliest possible time number is TEmplebar 3600, Exten- to War," is displayed in these build-
Office. Under this plan a dealer ing its second, fifth, sixth and sev- Silver Star Medals will be pre- sions 392 and 393.
may require that a buyer of film enth war patrols. Duggan has since sented to Junius Armstrong, Slc; ings.
either present a roll to be developed been promoted to the rank of Policy of the joint operation will Because of the slow turnover of
or bring ll: his empty camera to be ensign. Raymond T. Ahlers, Sic, dis- be similar to that of the services tenancies, hundreds of· additional
loaded. Richard William Thompson, charged from service June 22. Four in their previous status. Deserving buildings must be pledged before
Bronze Star Medals are to be servicemen will be selected and pro- the military requirements are met.
However, it is not legal for the Sp(F), Richard J . Brown, PhMlc,
awarded to the following men: perty-owners will be protected by So far, less than 200 placements
dealer to refuse to sell film unless a Edward Ray Humphreys, SKlc,
Charles B. Allen, Slc; J. C. Volley agreements guaranteeing legiti- have been made in the pledged
roll is presented for developing. He Joseph Berry, SK2c, Aubrey J .
Boliver, Slc; Byron Robinson, Slc; mate damage rental claims. The buildings. Military authorities are
must offer 'at least one alternative Valentine, SK1c, W. R. Stubbie-
Roy C. Barron, Slc, and Joseph E . bureau will arbitrate· disputes and reluctant to recommend condemna-
plan, as this sort of arbitrary re- field, GM1c, Carles J. Johnson,
Helton, Slc, will receive the Purple will have authority to request of- tion proceedings, however, and will
quirement constitutes a "tie-in" SK2c, Angelo J. Banchero, SK2c,
sale and is not in line with reg;u- and Theodore LeRoy Morehead, Heart. fending renters to move. continue to attempt a solution
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lations. RDM1c, all received the Navy Unit
Commendation. All these men llfi Seaman Receives 8111nze Star
served aboard ship, except Rich- Seaheas Who Removed
Marshall Islanders ard Brown who was attached to the
First Marine Provisional Brigade, Bomb Receive Letters
Petition American and Richard Thompson, Sp (F) , who
was with the Force O Salvage B!Jlle. From Comm Twelve
Protection After War
Three P,osthumous Awards Fifteen Camp Parks Seabees who ..
Marshall Island natives want to voluntarily aided Twelfth Naval
Mrs. Jean G. Howard, mother of
become United States nationals or District bomb disposal officers in
be under the protection of this the late Captain Geary R. Bund- removing a live 500-pound Jap
schu, was present to receive the
country after the war. bomb from the hold of the SS
Petitions representing 43 per Navy Cross awarded her son, pos- Josiah Snelling July 2 were given
cent of the population of the islands thumously. Captain Bundschu, letters of commendation by Rear .
after being severely wounded, at-
now under U. S. control have been Admiral C. H. ,Wright, Com-
tacked and destroyed an enemy
received by Naval Military Govern- mandant of the disi:.rict, today.
ment officials from Marshallese liv-_ machine gun nest singlehandedly. The Snelling, struck by a suicide·
ing on Majuro, Arno and · Aur Mrs. Vera E. Senger, mother o.f the plane off Okinawa May' 28, arrived
Atolls, asking that the United late Private First Class Gerlad E. in San Francisco last week and
States look after the people, allow Senger, and Mrs. Emma Blumen- when damage inspection officers
them to keep their native customs, shine, mother of the late Gunnery began clearing away the plane
and not give the islands away to Sergeant Harold C. Blumenshine, wreckage they found the unex-
any other nation. were present to receive Silver Star ploded bomb imbedded in timbers
"We have known Americans for Medals awarded their sons for which were part of the vessel's
89 years and Americans have lived gallantry in action. cargo. Lt. R. D. Bartlett, district
with us since 1857. They are not born b disposal officer, called for
new to us," the Majuro Atoll peti- The pastor was examining one of . volunteers to help move' the bulky
tion, signed by every person on the the younger classes and· asked, timbers and the Seabees responded.
atoll, stated. "We want and ask the "What are the sins of omission?" PRESENTED with the Bronze Star Medal is Loyall M. Adee, S1c, who Using hand-operated tackle they
United States o.f America to be our After a silence, one young lady was serving aboard the S. S. Marcus Daly when the ship engaged ~he removed the bomb successfully.
guardian and protector." offered, "Please, sir, they're the enemy in the Philippine area during the latter months of 1944. Be~1de Members of the crew, under
him are some of the trophies taken by the crew. Insert at lower right
Many of the petitioners are evac- sins we ought to have committed Chief Warrant Officer P . F.~Henley,
shows Comma_nder Thomas M,;1cklin, executive officer Armed -Guard pre-
uees from Jap-held atolls. and haven't." sent-i-ng L. M.· Adee the··Bro-nze-Star Medal, are all Pacific war veterans. _