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July 15, 1945
United Automobile Worker
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
What is this article about?
Lieut. Andrew Kalls, a USN officer and UAW-CIO member from Detroit, praises the union's Vets Department program during his furlough, expressing pride in their protection of his seniority while he served in the Normandy invasion at Le Havre, Cherbourg, and Omaha Beach before D-Day.
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Naval Officer Praises
UAW Vets Program
"Keep up the good work," said Lieut. Andrew Kalls, USN, giving his approval to the program of the UAW Vets Department following a visit to International headquarters. Kalls is spending a well-earned furlough with his family in Detroit. Assigned to ship salvage, he's seen action at Le Havre, Cherbourg and Omaha Beach - he was in the Normandy invasion before H-Hour on D-Day.
"As a member of Gar Wood Local 250, UAW-CIO, Detroit, I'm proud of the work the union has done while I've been away. It's good to know that the union is protecting my seniority until the Navy decides my services are no longer required.
However, I certainly do not want any "superduper" or special seniority.
That's not what I am fighting for."
UAW Vets Program
"Keep up the good work," said Lieut. Andrew Kalls, USN, giving his approval to the program of the UAW Vets Department following a visit to International headquarters. Kalls is spending a well-earned furlough with his family in Detroit. Assigned to ship salvage, he's seen action at Le Havre, Cherbourg and Omaha Beach - he was in the Normandy invasion before H-Hour on D-Day.
"As a member of Gar Wood Local 250, UAW-CIO, Detroit, I'm proud of the work the union has done while I've been away. It's good to know that the union is protecting my seniority until the Navy decides my services are no longer required.
However, I certainly do not want any "superduper" or special seniority.
That's not what I am fighting for."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Naval Officer
Uaw Vets Program
Normandy Invasion
D Day
Union Seniority
Ship Salvage
What entities or persons were involved?
Lieut. Andrew Kalls
Uaw Vets Department
Where did it happen?
Detroit, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Omaha Beach
Story Details
Key Persons
Lieut. Andrew Kalls
Uaw Vets Department
Location
Detroit, Le Havre, Cherbourg, Omaha Beach
Event Date
Before H Hour On D Day
Story Details
Lieut. Andrew Kalls praises UAW Vets program for protecting his seniority during military service in Normandy invasion, expresses pride as union member without seeking special privileges.