The following August 28, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 2:
D. PATCHET RE-ENLISTS AFTER 10 YEARS OF SERVICE
Durward E. Patchett, pipefitter first class, United States Navy, took his re-enlistment oath from Capt. F.A. Munroe, Jr., USN, commanding officer, U.S. naval Receiving Station, Seattle, Washington. Patchett, son of Clifford E. Patchett of Lowell, and husband of the former Mrs. Grace B. Devries of Bellingham, Wash., has completed ten years of Naval service.