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August 12, 1944
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Marine Corporal Walter (Joe) Hurley, celebrated Connecticut athlete, enlisted in 1943 and serves at Camp Lejeune, N.C., while maintaining his sports activities. Son of Hartford residents.
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Now, He's A Marine
Marine Corporal Walter (Joe) Hurley, one of the greatest athletes to come out of the State of Connecticut, is stationed now at the Marine base in Camp Lejeune, N.C., where in his off moments from his duty he is maintaining the athletic pace.
Joe won renown in Hartford prep circles and gained further honors on the gridiron, basketball court, and track at Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va.
Corporal Hurley, who enlisted in the Marines in the summer of 1943, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hurley, 240 Bellevue Street, Hartford, Conn. (PPNS)
Marine Corporal Walter (Joe) Hurley, one of the greatest athletes to come out of the State of Connecticut, is stationed now at the Marine base in Camp Lejeune, N.C., where in his off moments from his duty he is maintaining the athletic pace.
Joe won renown in Hartford prep circles and gained further honors on the gridiron, basketball court, and track at Virginia State College, Petersburg, Va.
Corporal Hurley, who enlisted in the Marines in the summer of 1943, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William J. Hurley, 240 Bellevue Street, Hartford, Conn. (PPNS)
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Marine Corporal
Athlete
Enlistment
Connecticut Sports
Military Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Walter (Joe) Hurley
William J. Hurley
Where did it happen?
Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Hartford, Conn.; Petersburg, Va.
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Key Persons
Walter (Joe) Hurley
William J. Hurley
Location
Camp Lejeune, N.C.; Hartford, Conn.; Petersburg, Va.
Event Date
Summer Of 1943
Story Details
Marine Corporal Walter (Joe) Hurley, a renowned athlete from Connecticut, enlisted in the Marines in summer 1943 and is stationed at Camp Lejeune, continuing his athletic pursuits.