[courtesy of "traycx"]
Grave marker for
James W. Critcher in Section F, Claquato Cemetery, Chehalis (Lewis
county), Washington.
James registered for the draft in Bend, OR on 16
October 1940 and was inducted into the Army at Portland, OR on 24
June 1942.
Following basic training at Camp Roberts, Pvt
Critcher volunteered for parachutist duty.
Redmond Men At Fort Benning
Redmond, Oct. 21 Lee Reynolds, who received his wings during
the summer in California, has been transferred to Fort Benning, Ga.
Lee is the son of Mr. and Mrs. B. L. Reynolds of this place. James
Critcher, also of Redmond, has been transferred from Camp Roberts,
Calif., to Fort Benning, Ga., and has been accepted for training in
the paratroops. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Critcher.
[The Bend Bulletin, Bend, OR, 21 Oct 1942, Wed, Page 3] |