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George W. Stowell

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The following article was found in the February 4, 1943, Lowell Tribune on page 2, column 2:
    A farwell party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sayers in honor of the three Shelby boys, Millard "Sparky" Hall, Floyd Hammersley, and George Stowell, who are leaving for the service today (Thursday). The evening was spent playing cards and games. Those present were Wayne Misner, Betty Clemens, Clifford Marsh, Christine Stinnett, Ruth Stinnett, Forrest Butler, Barbara Clemens, Charalette Clemens, Clyde Iliff, Leslie Latta, Willie Carlson, Robert Estil, Maxine Cox. Laura Ann Smith, Vernie Hammersley, Leathe Hammersley, Lewis Stowell, Janie Rose, Lois Mingear, Johnny Estil, Edith Mingear, Jim Corten, Dolores Cross, Darline Cox, Leona Ellis, Lois Studer, Fred Stowell, Lou Eva Warner. Refreshments were served by Flick Sayers and his sister, Lou Eva Warner.
A February 18, 1943, Lowell Tribune article (page 1, column 3) listed George W. Stowell of Lowell among the 55 south Lake County men reporting to Fort Benjamin Harrison after passing an army examination and spending a week's leave at home.
The following February 25, 1943, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 1:
    George Stowell, son of Floyd Stowell, is in camp Swift, Texas, and is with Steve Austin.
The following March 23, 1944, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 2:
    Camp Crowder, Mo., March 21 -- Tech. 5th Grade George W. Stowell, Co. C, 800th Signal Training Regt., has been awarded the Good Conduct Medal. He is a son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stowell, Lowell.
    This medal is awarded to a soldier who has served continuously for a year with "exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity" upon recommendation of his immediate commanding officer.
The following July 13, 1944, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 1:
    Cpl. George W. Stowell, who has been stationed at Camp Crowder, Mo., recently spent a furlough with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stowell of Shelby. At the conclusion of his furlough, he reported for duty at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
In another article of the same paper, page 6, column 2, the following is added:
    George Stowell returned to camp after a furlough here with his parents, the Floyd Stowells.
The following October 12, 1944, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2 column 1:

    Arrives in France

    Writing his parents, the Floyd Stowells, Cpl. George Stowell says he has arrived safely in France with his outfit. George is assigned to a radio outfit and said all was well with him when he wrote.
This March 1, 1945, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 2:
    Sgt. George Stowell, stationed in Germany, writes:
      Was glad to hear from you--also received a letter from Robert today. He said he was going to make good in the navy and if he lives up to his word, will come out on top. As yet, I haven't heard from Fred. Don't know whether he has written or not.
      I have plenty of soap, thanks very much. Received quite a bit in the Christmas packages and still have some from the regular issue.
      Hope all of you are in good health and standing these wintry days.
      Is Donald still studying radio? He will only get out of it what he puts in. Some day I'll be back there to help him.
          George
This October 11, 1945, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 4, columns 1-3:
    Technician Fourth Grade George W. Stowell of Route 1, Lowell, and of the 407th infantry regiment, is now a member of the temporary occupation force in Germany. While the division is awaiting redeployment, all attempts are being made to make the job as pleasant as possible for the men. On Sunday, July 14, Sgt. Stowell and other members of his unit attended the opening of CHICKEN SHANTY, a combined club and day room established for the men in the company.
    In the new club, men have a place to read, write letters, and listen to music, both from the radio and local bands made up of members of the unit. Throughout the evening, refreshments are served, and the men have found CHICKEN SHANTY to be a grand place to spend the time they are off duty. It is located in a small town high in the mountains of Bavaria, and within a few hundred yards there is a swiftly flowing stream where one may enjoy fishing and bathing. The colorful customs and dress of the people make the place a veritable and unusual vacation land.
    Sgt. Stowell received his basic training at Camp Swift, Texas, and joined the division in July, 1944. He holds the Combat Infantryman's Badge, the Good Conduct Medal and the European Theater Campaign Ribbon with two battle stars.
    The son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stowell of Lowell, Sgt. Stowell was a student in the Engineering school at Purdue university, Lafayette, before entering the army.
This Lowell Tribune article was found in the March 21, 1946, issue (page 2, column 3):
    S/Sgt. George W. Stowell, son of Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Stowell, was discharged at Camp Atterbury last Saturday and arrived home Sunday. He spent a year and a half in Germany.
Last updated on November 26, 2004.

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