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Story February 20, 1944

Atlanta Daily World

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

Washington, D.C. article highlights recent accomplishments of the Quartermaster Battalion, commendations for heroism including Purple Hearts, emphasizing Negro soldiers' contributions to democracy, and Captain Edward A. Freeman's return after long journey. (187 chars)

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WASHINGTON, D.C. (SNS)
Details recent accomplishment

[garbled text about Captain Edward A. Freeman of 400 Park Avenue, Atlanta, Ga., describing a climb or achievement at the highest peak in the fortress wall by combining efforts; the battalion was cited highly and awarded]

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Ihom l sei cst
.horendt hets Iat
higheelumtcsotmn
the Quartermaster unit Eegt
huntan mdl tohls lotsaw
ater moym constantlein
mpet at coualt elevnt

REFLECTS GREAT HONOR
The [unit] to my [?] in French trade rapidly has
gaiea tnem commendations of
higher headquarters and as one

Heroism
Soldiers

which reflects great honor upon
these men whose civilian abilities
ranged from minimum to
the higher pn
AIeres h an l
thindd well as guiling of
Purple Heart through the
battalion. The [they] labored
under dispositions total and ad.
tavorable place and ample int
but in all these hours made the al-
adjustment and work of
Ioe much emphasis cannot be
attached to the contribution being
made by Negro troops. With sold-
iers of other races the Negro sold.
ier is sharing the hs n he put-
chasing price of the democrat
way of life for all n l

REJOINS IT CAPRSLAS
Asked one sea about the
Quartermaster Battalion Co.
Captain Freeman emphasized at
tral thousand mile pursuit when
the unit left cnr I houlttin't
his arrival he rejoined the outfit
[years?] as when quite by chance
he found it be near the
unit to which he was temporarily
attached

Over the battalion collected 1
Continued on Page 7. Col. 8

What sub-type of article is it?

Heroic Act Military Action Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Bravery Heroism Triumph Moral Virtue

What keywords are associated?

Quartermaster Battalion Heroism Negro Soldiers Commendations Purple Heart Captain Freeman

What entities or persons were involved?

Captain Edward A. Freeman

Where did it happen?

Washington, D.C.

Story Details

Key Persons

Captain Edward A. Freeman

Location

Washington, D.C.

Story Details

The Quartermaster Battalion receives commendations reflecting great honor for their service, including Purple Heart awards. Contributions of Negro soldiers are emphasized in the pursuit of democracy. Captain Freeman rejoins the unit after extensive travel.

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