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WILLIAM H. LITTLEJOHN

 
[courtesy of Janice Tefft]

Grave markers for William H. Littlejohn in Saint Mary's Cemetery, Waterford (Saratoga county), New York

William enlisted in the Army on 16 November 1953 and served until his discharge on 5 July 1957.

Watervliet Man Wins Trophy As Best Soldier
   The best soldier in Company 105th Infantry, in the opinion of the unit's 25 non-commissioned officers is Pfc. William Littlejohn of 305 Fourteenth Street, Watervliet.
   Littlejohn, a member of the company for the last 13 months was presented a trophy at a company formation last night at Troy Armory. The silver trophy was inscribed: "To the best soldier Company A. 105th Infantry Regiment, 1953, William Littlejohn."
   The cup was presented by the Non-Commissioned Officers Club of the company. Sgt. 1/c Nicholas Ciampolillo made the presentation It was the .first time the N.C.O Club had so honored the unit best soldier, but Sgt. Ciampolillo said it will be an annual event.
   Littlejohn is an automatic rifle man in the first platoon of Company A. He was selected on basis of outstanding work with the company, neatness, initiative, tact and courtesy.
  Members of the N.C.O. Club voted after the completion of the recent summer training trip. Men of the company were judged on their activities during one year and principally at summer camp.

[The Troy Record, Troy, NY, 14 Aug 1953, Fri, Page 13]

Recruiting Medals Given Two In Guard Pfc. Joseph Ferretli and Pfc. William Littlejohn of Co. A, Infantry Regiment, N. Y. National Guard last night were awarded recruiting medals at ceremonies in the Troy Armory. The men were presented the medals for obtaining three recruits each during the recent recruiting drive, which extended from March through July. First Lt. Gerald J. Griffin, executive officer of the company made the presentation of the medals. First Lt. Frank M. Bagnardi is commander of the company. Pfc. Littlejohn won the best soldier award for Co. A during the annual two-week camping period of the regiment.
   A new drive for recruits is :being started this month by the regiment. Several of the companies are offering cash prizes to their personnel for the procurement of the most recruits. A feature of the drive will be various recruiting parties to be held by the various companies within the next few months.

[The Times Record, Troy, NY, 18 Sep 1953, Fri, Page 5]

Joins "Red Devil" Unit
   Pvt. William Littlejohn of 30 14th St., Watervliet, was recently assigned to Co. I of the famous 508 "Red Devil" Airborne Regimental Combat Team at Fort Campbell, Ky., the, only such combat team in the United States Pvt. Littlejohn is working as rifleman in his new company.
[The Troy Record (Troy, New York) · 08 May 1954, Sat · Page 24]

In Service In Korea
 
Cpl. William H. Littlejohn, 22, of 7 Gale Place, has been assigned to the 24th Infantry Division in Korea. He is the husband of the former Leona of Troy. Cpl. Littlejohn is a leader in Company G of the division's 19th Regiment.

[The Troy Record, Troy, NY, 23 Feb 1957, Sat, Page 7]

New Airborne Unit Taking Applications
  
The Joint Airborne Association, comprised of all airborne veterans and active members, is accepting applications for members for its area chapter which was formed recently.
   Any former paratrooper who is interested in becoming a member has been requested to contact William Littlejohn, president of the area chapter, at 1400 3rd Ave., or Staff Sgt. Antonio Fonseca at the U.S. Army Recruiting Troy. Station, 84 4th St., Troy.
   Plans are under way for the construction of a building to be located in Watervliet and serve as headquarters for the group. The association and the Special Special Forces are jointly sponsoring the Airborne Cadets, which are known, as "The All-American Screaming Eagles." These boys must be from 13 to 17 years of age, be 5 feet or over and of age, be 5 feet or over and [all sic]
   Any boy interested in the Airborne Airborne Cadets may contact Don Neddo, Cadet director, at 1400 3rd Ave., or Capt. Robert Menia, company commander, at the Schenectady Armory Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.

[The Times Record, Troy, NY, 16 Apr 1967, Sun, Page 40]

 

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