THE PURPLE HEART AWARDED POSTHUMOUSLY

   Mr. and Mrs. Ben L. Ducote of Cottonport were awarded the Purple Heart posthumously, for their son, Private First Class Clifton S. (Bro.) Ducote, for military merit and for wounds received in action, resulting in his death, June 13, 1944. Private Ducote was with the 508th Parachute Infantry In Normandy, France when he was killed.
   Mr. and Mrs. Ducote also received a Citation, signed by President Roosevelt, stating that their son stands in the unbroken line of Patriots who have dared to die that Freedom might live and grow and increase its blessings. Freedom lives and through it he lives in a way that humbles the undertakings of most men.
   Let us all bow our heads in tribute to one of our many brave sons, who willingly gave his life that others might live, safe in security and freedom.

[The Weekly News, Marksville, LA, 10 Feb 1945, Sat, Page 1]