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Domestic News
October 12, 1944
Marion Progress
Marion, Mcdowell County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Pvt. John M. Snoddy of Marion returns from 12 months as gunner in the Italian theater, awarded European theater ribbon, combat infantry badge, and good conduct ribbon; now processed at Miami Beach, Fla., for next assignment.
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PVT. SNODDY RETURNS
FROM OVERSEAS DUTY
Pvt. John M. Snoddy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Snoddy, of Marion, has returned from service outside the continental United States and is now being processed through the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station in Miami Beach, Fla., where his next assignment will be determined.
Pvt. Snoddy served 12 months as gunner in the Italian theater of operations.
While there he was awarded the European theater ribbon as well as the combat infantry badge and the good conduct ribbon.
Before entering the service Pvt. Snoddy was a student at Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C. He became a member of the armed forces on March 18, 1943.
FROM OVERSEAS DUTY
Pvt. John M. Snoddy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Snoddy, of Marion, has returned from service outside the continental United States and is now being processed through the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station in Miami Beach, Fla., where his next assignment will be determined.
Pvt. Snoddy served 12 months as gunner in the Italian theater of operations.
While there he was awarded the European theater ribbon as well as the combat infantry badge and the good conduct ribbon.
Before entering the service Pvt. Snoddy was a student at Wofford College, Spartanburg, S. C. He became a member of the armed forces on March 18, 1943.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
Arrival Departure
What keywords are associated?
Soldier Return
Overseas Duty
Italian Theater
Military Awards
Miami Beach Processing
What entities or persons were involved?
John M. Snoddy
J. M. Snoddy
Where did it happen?
Marion
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Marion
Key Persons
John M. Snoddy
J. M. Snoddy
Outcome
returned from service; awarded european theater ribbon, combat infantry badge, and good conduct ribbon; processed for next assignment.
Event Details
Pvt. John M. Snoddy, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Snoddy of Marion, has returned from 12 months service as gunner in the Italian theater and is being processed at the Army Ground and Service Forces Redistribution Station in Miami Beach, Fla.