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May 11, 1916
The Wahpeton Times
Wahpeton, Richland County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
Thomas I. Hewitt of Fairmount, cousin of Mrs. Maud E. Burvee, enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in San Francisco on November 27, 1915, and serves as a corporal aboard the USS Oklahoma, experiencing various duties as a 'soldier of the sea.'
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WITH U. S. MARINES AFLOAT
Ploughing the seven seas on board the superdreadnaught, Oklahoma, one of our newest, most powerful and formidable fighting ships, is Thomas I. Hewitt, of Fairmount, this county.
Thomas, who is a cousin of Mrs. Maud E. Burvee, of Fairmount, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at its San Francisco recruiting station on November 27, 1915.
Marines wear a distinctively military uniform, and they perform a soldier's duties while roving the seas aboard ship. They are always first landed when trouble threatens, and they bear the brunt of the initial fighting. Usually these "soldiers of the sea" are able to cope with any situation that may arise abroad without having to call in the army to assist.
Corporal Hewitt has had many interesting experiences as a member of that gallant organization the oldest branch of the service.
Ploughing the seven seas on board the superdreadnaught, Oklahoma, one of our newest, most powerful and formidable fighting ships, is Thomas I. Hewitt, of Fairmount, this county.
Thomas, who is a cousin of Mrs. Maud E. Burvee, of Fairmount, enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at its San Francisco recruiting station on November 27, 1915.
Marines wear a distinctively military uniform, and they perform a soldier's duties while roving the seas aboard ship. They are always first landed when trouble threatens, and they bear the brunt of the initial fighting. Usually these "soldiers of the sea" are able to cope with any situation that may arise abroad without having to call in the army to assist.
Corporal Hewitt has had many interesting experiences as a member of that gallant organization the oldest branch of the service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Us Marines
Uss Oklahoma
Enlistment
Fairmount
Soldiers Of The Sea
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas I. Hewitt
Mrs. Maud E. Burvee
Where did it happen?
Aboard The Uss Oklahoma, Fairmount, San Francisco
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas I. Hewitt
Mrs. Maud E. Burvee
Location
Aboard The Uss Oklahoma, Fairmount, San Francisco
Event Date
November 27, 1915
Story Details
Thomas I. Hewitt of Fairmount enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps on November 27, 1915, at the San Francisco recruiting station and serves as a corporal aboard the USS Oklahoma, performing soldier duties at sea and having interesting experiences in the gallant organization.