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Domestic News
December 7, 1944
The Durant News
Durant, Holmes County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
The family of Frank Gwin, Jr., notified on November 12th that he was missing in action in Holland since October 29th, received indirect word via a letter from a fellow soldier's family in Canton that he is safe, providing hope for official confirmation.
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Frank Gwin, Jr.
Believed Safe
Indirect word has been received by the family of Frank Gwin, Jr., that he is safe. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gwin had been notified by the War Department on November 12th that he had been missing in action in Holland since Oct. 29th.
The word about his safety was contained in a letter received from a boy in the same outfit to his parents in Canton. The boy who wrote the letter also had a brother in the same outfit and the brother was reported missing at the same time as young Gwin.
The Canton boy told his parents not to worry about their other son and also to contact the Gwin family and tell them their son was safe. No details were given.
In the letter received by the Canton parents a clipping from the Stars and Stripes, army newspaper, was enclosed which told about a special advance mission participated in by five boys sent ahead to demolish a bridge. No names were mentioned. The mission was successful.
While the information received by the Gwin family cannot be taken as absolutely correct it has given them great hope they will soon get an official message of their son's safety.
Believed Safe
Indirect word has been received by the family of Frank Gwin, Jr., that he is safe. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Gwin had been notified by the War Department on November 12th that he had been missing in action in Holland since Oct. 29th.
The word about his safety was contained in a letter received from a boy in the same outfit to his parents in Canton. The boy who wrote the letter also had a brother in the same outfit and the brother was reported missing at the same time as young Gwin.
The Canton boy told his parents not to worry about their other son and also to contact the Gwin family and tell them their son was safe. No details were given.
In the letter received by the Canton parents a clipping from the Stars and Stripes, army newspaper, was enclosed which told about a special advance mission participated in by five boys sent ahead to demolish a bridge. No names were mentioned. The mission was successful.
While the information received by the Gwin family cannot be taken as absolutely correct it has given them great hope they will soon get an official message of their son's safety.
What sub-type of article is it?
Military
What keywords are associated?
Frank Gwin Jr
Missing In Action
Holland
Soldier Safe
Canton Family
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank Gwin, Jr.
Mr. And Mrs. Frank Gwin
Where did it happen?
Canton
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Canton
Key Persons
Frank Gwin, Jr.
Mr. And Mrs. Frank Gwin
Outcome
previously reported missing in action; believed safe with no further details
Event Details
Indirect word of safety received by the Gwin family through a letter from parents of a boy in the same outfit, whose brother was also missing; letter included a clipping about a successful bridge demolition mission by five soldiers