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Domestic News
September 4, 1947
The Mingo Republican
Williamson, Mingo County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Col. H. J. Crigger, after years in the Philippines training their army and receiving awards, is being transferred to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, and will sail from Manila on September 19.
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Col. Crigger Will Leave Philippines
Col. H. J. Crigger, who has been on duty the last several years in the Philippines, has been transferred to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, relatives here have been advised.
Col. Crigger entered the army as a private prior to the first World War and won promotions until he attained the rank of full colonel.
For his exceptional service in training the Philippine army, Col. Crigger was awarded the Legion of Merit medal by the president of the new republic. He was awarded a similar medal by his own government.
Col. Crigger is to sail from Manila on September 19, local relatives have learned.
Col. H. J. Crigger, who has been on duty the last several years in the Philippines, has been transferred to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma, relatives here have been advised.
Col. Crigger entered the army as a private prior to the first World War and won promotions until he attained the rank of full colonel.
For his exceptional service in training the Philippine army, Col. Crigger was awarded the Legion of Merit medal by the president of the new republic. He was awarded a similar medal by his own government.
Col. Crigger is to sail from Manila on September 19, local relatives have learned.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Arrival Departure
Appointment
What keywords are associated?
Col Crigger
Military Transfer
Philippines
Ft Sill
Legion Of Merit
What entities or persons were involved?
Col. H. J. Crigger
Where did it happen?
Philippines
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philippines
Event Date
September 19
Key Persons
Col. H. J. Crigger
Outcome
transferred to ft. sill, oklahoma
Event Details
Col. H. J. Crigger has been transferred from duty in the Philippines to Ft. Sill, Oklahoma. He entered the army as a private before the first World War, rose to full colonel, and was awarded the Legion of Merit by the Philippine president and his own government for training the Philippine army. He is to sail from Manila on September 19.