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January 25, 1936
Peninsula Enterprise
Accomac, Accomack County, Virginia
What is this article about?
John L. Brittingham, aka Kid Lloyd from New Church, Va., enlisted in U.S. Army in 1934, won six boxing matches as junior welterweight in Honolulu, and now instructs boxing there. His mother got a quick letter via China Clipper in December.
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KID LLOYD WINS
SIX BOXING MATCHES
Now Giving Much Time As Instructor In U. S. Army At Honolulu
John L. Brittingham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brittingham, of New Church, Va., is making a name for himself as Class 4, Junior Welterweight, in the 5th Engineers, U. S. Army, stationed at Honolulu, Hawaii.
He is known to fans of the Shore as Kid Lloyd. He enlisted in the U. S. Army September 6, 1934. During the time he has been in the Army he has taken part in 6 prize fights and has won all of them. He is now giving much time as boxing instructor.
His mother, Mrs. Sallie Brittingham has a letter from him which was sent on the return trip to the first flight of the China Clipper. It was mailed December 5th, at 2 p. m. at Honolulu, arrived at San Francisco December 6th and arrived at New Church December 9th, at 4 a. m.
SIX BOXING MATCHES
Now Giving Much Time As Instructor In U. S. Army At Honolulu
John L. Brittingham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brittingham, of New Church, Va., is making a name for himself as Class 4, Junior Welterweight, in the 5th Engineers, U. S. Army, stationed at Honolulu, Hawaii.
He is known to fans of the Shore as Kid Lloyd. He enlisted in the U. S. Army September 6, 1934. During the time he has been in the Army he has taken part in 6 prize fights and has won all of them. He is now giving much time as boxing instructor.
His mother, Mrs. Sallie Brittingham has a letter from him which was sent on the return trip to the first flight of the China Clipper. It was mailed December 5th, at 2 p. m. at Honolulu, arrived at San Francisco December 6th and arrived at New Church December 9th, at 4 a. m.
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Boxing Wins
Army Enlistment
Kid Lloyd
Honolulu Instructor
What entities or persons were involved?
John L. Brittingham
Kid Lloyd
Mrs. Sallie Brittingham
Mr. And Mrs. Lloyd Brittingham
Where did it happen?
Honolulu, Hawaii
Story Details
Key Persons
John L. Brittingham
Kid Lloyd
Mrs. Sallie Brittingham
Mr. And Mrs. Lloyd Brittingham
Location
Honolulu, Hawaii
Event Date
September 6, 1934
Story Details
John L. Brittingham, known as Kid Lloyd, enlisted in the U.S. Army on September 6, 1934, and won all six of his prize fights as a Class 4 Junior Welterweight in the 5th Engineers at Honolulu. He now serves as a boxing instructor. His mother received a letter via the China Clipper, mailed December 5th from Honolulu.