This January 11, 1945, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 1:
S/Sgt. Richard Hiland, U.S. marine, has notified his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hiland, that he is back at the Marine base in San Diego, Calif., after serving with his outfit in the Marianas Islands the past 15 months. He is expected home on furlough in a short time.
This February 22, 1945, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 1:
S/Sgt. Richard Hiland, son of the John Hilands, Lowell, returned to Camp Miramar, San Diego, Calif., after spending a 30-day leave at home.
This Lowell Tribune article was found in the January 3, 1946, issue, page 2, column 1:
S/Sgt. Richard Hiland, stationed at San Diego, Calif., with the Marine Corps, is here enjoying a 15-day furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Hiland.