[The Post Standard, Syracuse, NY, Tuesday, February 25, 1947, Page 6]

   A former paratrooper, who served twice in the army during world war 2 and under 2 names, landed in Normandy on DS-0Day, was captured by the Germans and later escaped to the Russian lines, was delivered into custody of military detachment officials at West Point by County Judge Lee W. Breed in county court yesterday.
   After James Minker, 23, of 608 Catherine St. squares his account with the army for going AWOL because he wanted active service instead of guard duty at the United States military academy, he will be returned to county court.  At that time, Judge Breed will dispose of an indictment against Minker charging illegal use of a revolver.
   It seemed apparent that when Minker does come back to Syracuse it is probable that he will be treated leniently.
   .Supported by Cain
   Minker's story was supplemented by corroboration by Chief Probation Officer George H. Cain.
   after going AWOL from from West Point, Minker entered the paratroopers under the name of James Rowley because that service appealed to him and it meat fighting.
   After his stay with the Russians, Minker returned to his own outfit in Germany, was later sent back to the United States and received an honorable discharge.
   The fact that he was listed under his own name at West Point as being AWOL caused him to return there voluntarily. Before a court martial was held, MINKER went AWOL for a short stay in Syracuse.
   It was while home he borrowed a revolver from a friend in a restaurant and discharged it in the air.  Arrested, he game the name of Frank H. Bond and was indicted on the firearms charge.
   A sergeant from the West Point detachment was in court yesterday and Judge breed delivered Minker into his custody.  An hour later the sergeant and Minker left for Albany by train.
   Judge Breed's order directed that Minker be returned to county court after disposition of the AWOL case against him.