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January 21, 1944
The Coolidge Examiner
Coolidge, Pinal County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Homer Glenn Dunbar, 17, from Coolidge, Arizona, enlisted in the U.S. Navy and began training at San Diego. Three other local 18-year-olds were accepted via selective service.
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Homer Glenn Dunbar In Navy Training At San Diego, Calif.
U. S. navy volunteers completing enlistment procedure last week at the Arizona district main navy recruiting and induction station at Phoenix included 17-year-old Homer Glenn Dunbar of Coolidge.
Young Dunbar, former Coolidge high school student and son of Mrs. Nannie L. Dunbar, volunteered for naval service.
Dunbar now is entering recruit training at San Diego, upon completion of which he will receive an opportunity to qualify for specialized training in one of the navy's 50 service schools.
Coolidge men accepted by the navy last week upon induction into the armed forces via selective service were: Harvey Rafael, 18; Donald D. Harris. 18 and John A. Martinez, 18.
U. S. navy volunteers completing enlistment procedure last week at the Arizona district main navy recruiting and induction station at Phoenix included 17-year-old Homer Glenn Dunbar of Coolidge.
Young Dunbar, former Coolidge high school student and son of Mrs. Nannie L. Dunbar, volunteered for naval service.
Dunbar now is entering recruit training at San Diego, upon completion of which he will receive an opportunity to qualify for specialized training in one of the navy's 50 service schools.
Coolidge men accepted by the navy last week upon induction into the armed forces via selective service were: Harvey Rafael, 18; Donald D. Harris. 18 and John A. Martinez, 18.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Navy Enlistment
Coolidge Residents
Recruit Training
San Diego
Selective Service
What entities or persons were involved?
Homer Glenn Dunbar
Mrs. Nannie L. Dunbar
Harvey Rafael
Donald D. Harris
John A. Martinez
Where did it happen?
Coolidge, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; San Diego, California
Story Details
Key Persons
Homer Glenn Dunbar
Mrs. Nannie L. Dunbar
Harvey Rafael
Donald D. Harris
John A. Martinez
Location
Coolidge, Arizona; Phoenix, Arizona; San Diego, California
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
17-year-old Homer Glenn Dunbar, son of Mrs. Nannie L. Dunbar and former Coolidge high school student, volunteered for U.S. Navy service and is entering recruit training at San Diego, with opportunity for specialized training afterward. Coolidge men accepted by the navy via selective service: Harvey Rafael, 18; Donald D. Harris, 18; and John A. Martinez, 18.