Word: seamans
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Lieutenant William R. Seaman, USNR, Head of the Military Department NTS (Communications), received the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service yesterday in ceremonies immediately following morning Colors. Commander M. E. Paradise, USNR, Officer in Charge NTS (Communications), read the citation and made the presentation before a formation of the whole school in the old Yard...
Coming from the Commander United States Eighth Fleet, the award cited Lt. Seaman "For distinguishing himself by meritorious service as Commander of a company of the First Beach Battalion during the amphibious invasion of Southern France on 15 August...
...citation continued: "During initial assault phases Lt. Seaman efficiently co-ordinated action of his command with those of Naval Combat Demolition Units, Pontoon Causeway Units, and the off-shore traffic control unit to provide for the prompt clearing, organization and efficient operation of his beach areas . . . (Lt. Seaman) contributed materially to the success of the invasion and to proper maintenance of the Allied Armies in Southern France...
Recent figures, however, indicate this the radio training program is no easy road to a petty officer grade. Well over one fourth of those who are accept eventually flunk out, while in spite of promises less than half the rest receive a rating higher than seaman, first class. The recruiting center in the Boston are for candidates for radio training is in the Federal Building at Post Office Square room...
...Seaman First Class Leon LeRoy, 18, had an emergency leave and a No. 3 priority. He was on his way to Antioch, Calif. to comfort his recently widowed mother. At Memphis Bluejacket LeRoy was told to get his gear off the plane: his No. 3 priority had been trumped by a No. 1; 300 pounds of critical material was" coming aboard. A Seabee and an Army technical sergeant, both on their way to ailing wives...