Louis T. Camus, Jr.
Enjoy 12-Hour Pass
Louis Camus and Robert Steward [sic], both of Schneider, enjoyed a 12-hour leave at the homes of their parents last weekend. They had as their guest Louie Uberti of New York, Bill Kramer and Morris Bly, both of Grand Rapids, Mich. The five fellows, with the U.S. Navy, are receiving their Boot training at Great Lakes, Ill.This Ocotber 11, 1951, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 1:
On Cruise to Cuba
Having completed boot training at Great Lakes, Louis Camus, Jr., enjoyed 14 days at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Camus of Schneider. Louis left Tuesday to board the USS Midway, assigned to a 4-week trip to Cuba. Louis address is: Louis Camus V-2, 304-44-05, USS Midway CUB (41), care of Fleet Post Office, New York, N.Y.The following January 3, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 3:
- Mr. and Mrs. Louis Camus of Schneider were delighted to have both their sons, serving with the Navy, home for the Christmas holidays. After completing boot training at Great Lakes three months ago, Louis, Jr., was assigned to the USS Midway and participated in a 26-day cruise to Cuba. Since his return he has been at Norfolk, Va. He expects to leave January 9th for the Mediterranean area on a six-month jaunt. Address: Louis Camus, S2A, USS Midway, CVB-41, c/o F.P.O., New York, N.Y.
Robert Camus completed boot training at Great Lakes about a month ago and is now attending machinist mate school, following a 10-day leave at home. Address: Robert Camus AA3045690, VR-6, Westover Air Force Base, Mass.
This April 17, 1952, Lowell Tribune article appeared on page 2, column 2:
- Louis Camus, Jr., who is cruising the Mediterranean Sea aboard the U.S.S. Midway, has just left Suda Bay for Athens, Greece. Louis writes that the weather is hot and he has a nice suntan. He will enjoy hearing from home friends. Address Louis Camus V-2, U.S.S. Midway, CVB-41, c/o F.P.O., New York, N.Y.
The following May 22, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 3, columns 1-2:
- Mr. and Mrs. Louis Camus were pleasantly surprised one day last week when their son, Louis, Jr., called them from Norfolk, Va. He is back in Norfolk after four months spent in the Mediterranean. They also report hearing from their son, Robert, who is stationed at the Westover Air Force Base, Mass., that he has been ill and has had to have some chest x-rays recently. We all wish him a speedy recovery.
This June 19, 1952, Lowell Tribune information was found on page 2, columns 2-3:
- How friends meet one never can tell! Aboard the U.S.S. Coral Sea, sailing in the Mediterranean Sea is Bob Carroll. The Coral Sea met the Midway at Gilbralter and between the teams of the two ships, a basketball game ensued. Bob heard someone call his name and looking up saw Louis Camus, of Schneider. The fellows were classmates at L.H.S.
The following June 26, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 6, column 2:
- Louis Camus, Jr., arrived at the home of his parents in Schneider after an absence of six months. The Camuses anticipate the homecoming of their other son, Robert, also with the Navy, stationed at Westover Air Force Base, Mass., and a happy reunion is planned. Louis will leave July 10th and report back to his ship, the Midway, now docked at Norfolk, Va., on July 12 to commence a year's assignment in the Mediterranean area.
This July 17, 1952, Lowell Tribune article was found on page 2, column 2:
- Concluding a 15-day leave at the home of his parents, the Louis Camuses, A.N. Robert Camus left Sunday evening for Westover Air Force Base in Massachusetts. The Camuses' son, Louis, who also enjoyed a leave at home, returned last Thursday to the Navy Base at Norfolk, Va.
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