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Domestic News
June 28, 1946
Henderson Daily Dispatch
Henderson, Vance County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Bill Wester of Henderson, NC, commissioned as navy ensign at UNC, assigned to LSM ship at Norfolk base for year-long sea duty before naval reserve.
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BILL WESTER NOW ENSIGN WITH SHIP
Ensign Bill Wester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al B. Wester, of Henderson, who received his commission in that classification in the navy at recent graduating exercises at the University of North Carolina, has received an assignment to an LSM ship at the Norfolk navy base, and is understood to be at sea now. He spent several weeks here with his parents before leaving for Norfolk to assume his duties in the new assignment. He has been stationed at the State University during the major portion of his training. He is to be on sea duty for about a year before being retired to inactive duty in the naval reserve.
Ensign Bill Wester, son of Mr. and Mrs. Al B. Wester, of Henderson, who received his commission in that classification in the navy at recent graduating exercises at the University of North Carolina, has received an assignment to an LSM ship at the Norfolk navy base, and is understood to be at sea now. He spent several weeks here with his parents before leaving for Norfolk to assume his duties in the new assignment. He has been stationed at the State University during the major portion of his training. He is to be on sea duty for about a year before being retired to inactive duty in the naval reserve.
What sub-type of article is it?
Appointment
Military
What keywords are associated?
Ensign Commission
Navy Assignment
Bill Wester
Norfolk Base
Naval Reserve
What entities or persons were involved?
Bill Wester
Al B. Wester
Where did it happen?
Henderson
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Henderson
Event Date
Recent
Key Persons
Bill Wester
Al B. Wester
Outcome
assigned to lsm ship at norfolk navy base for sea duty about a year before inactive duty in naval reserve
Event Details
Ensign Bill Wester received navy commission at University of North Carolina graduating exercises and assignment to LSM ship at Norfolk navy base; spent weeks with parents in Henderson before duties; trained at State University