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March 2, 1944
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Roanoke Rapids, Halifax County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Elbert C. Hurst of Roanoke Rapids, NC, promoted to corporal at Fort McClellan, AL. Son of E. E. Hurst, married to Viola Reaves with one child. Inducted August 4, previously active in baseball and football; now instructor in Co. B, 29th Training Battalion.
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Elbert Hurst Made Corporal Receives Award
He's a Corporal now.
Promotion of Elbert C. Hurst, of Roanoke Rapids, from the rank of private to that of Corporal, has been announced at the Infantry Replacement Training Center at Fort McClellan, Ala. The son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hurst, Cpl. Hurst is married to the former Viola Reaves, and they have one child. His home is at 1105 Henry Street, Roanoke Rapids.
Prior to his induction last August 4, he was active in sports, particularly baseball and football.
Cpl. Hurst is assigned to Co. B of the 29th Training Battalion, where he is an instructor.
Elbert Hurst Made Corporal Receives Award
He's a Corporal now.
Promotion of Elbert C. Hurst, of Roanoke Rapids, from the rank of private to that of Corporal, has been announced at the Infantry Replacement Training Center at Fort McClellan, Ala. The son of Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Hurst, Cpl. Hurst is married to the former Viola Reaves, and they have one child. His home is at 1105 Henry Street, Roanoke Rapids.
Prior to his induction last August 4, he was active in sports, particularly baseball and football.
Cpl. Hurst is assigned to Co. B of the 29th Training Battalion, where he is an instructor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Military Promotion
Corporal
Infantry Training
Roanoke Rapids
Sports Athlete
What entities or persons were involved?
Elbert C. Hurst
E. E. Hurst
Viola Reaves
Where did it happen?
Fort Mcclellan, Ala.; Roanoke Rapids
Story Details
Key Persons
Elbert C. Hurst
E. E. Hurst
Viola Reaves
Location
Fort Mcclellan, Ala.; Roanoke Rapids
Event Date
Last August 4
Story Details
Promotion of Elbert C. Hurst from private to corporal announced at Infantry Replacement Training Center; assigned as instructor in Co. B, 29th Training Battalion; previously active in baseball and football.