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April 10, 1945
The Onslow County News And Views
Jacksonville, Onslow County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Pfc. David A. Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Willis of Jacksonville, route two, returns home on extended furlough after three years Army service in Southwest Pacific, including New Guinea and Philippines. His sister, Miss Helena Willis, promoted to second lieutenant in Navy Nurses Corps, stationed at Naval Hospital in Bainbridge, Md.
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Pfc. David A. Willis Home on Furlough; Sister Is Promoted
Pfc. David A. Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Willis of Jacksonville, route two, is spending an extended furlough at home after having served three years with the Army in the Southwest Pacific.
Almost simultaneously with his arrival home came the news that his sister, Miss Helena Willis, had been promoted to second lieutenant in the Navy Nurses Corps. She is now stationed at the Naval Hospital at Bainbridge, Md.
Pfc. Willis will be at home about two weeks more before returning to duty. He has seen service in New Guinea and in the Philippines during his tour of duty in the Pacific.
Lieutenant Willis is a graduate of Jacksonville high school and the James Walker School of Nursing at Wilmington. She was employed by the Onslow and Pender District Health Department before entering service.
Pfc. David A. Willis, son of Mr. and Mrs. B. A. Willis of Jacksonville, route two, is spending an extended furlough at home after having served three years with the Army in the Southwest Pacific.
Almost simultaneously with his arrival home came the news that his sister, Miss Helena Willis, had been promoted to second lieutenant in the Navy Nurses Corps. She is now stationed at the Naval Hospital at Bainbridge, Md.
Pfc. Willis will be at home about two weeks more before returning to duty. He has seen service in New Guinea and in the Philippines during his tour of duty in the Pacific.
Lieutenant Willis is a graduate of Jacksonville high school and the James Walker School of Nursing at Wilmington. She was employed by the Onslow and Pender District Health Department before entering service.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Family
Triumph
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Military Furlough
Army Service
Navy Promotion
Pacific Theater
Sibling Achievements
What entities or persons were involved?
David A. Willis
Helena Willis
B. A. Willis
Where did it happen?
Jacksonville, Route Two; Bainbridge, Md.; New Guinea; Philippines
Story Details
Key Persons
David A. Willis
Helena Willis
B. A. Willis
Location
Jacksonville, Route Two; Bainbridge, Md.; New Guinea; Philippines
Story Details
Pfc. David A. Willis returns home on furlough after three years Army service in Southwest Pacific; sister Helena Willis promoted to second lieutenant in Navy Nurses Corps.