Tremont High School - Echo Yearbook (Tremont, IL)

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9+t Mematiiam Humbly and reverently the Echo Staff of 1946 commemorates this annual to the three youths of our community who have made the supreme sactifice, hav- ing given their lives for their country in its time of need. May their hopes that we might realize their ideals for a brighter future not have been in vain. Pfc. James Arthur Hinman Born February 10, 1925, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Earl Hinman. Graduated from T. C. H. S. in 1942. Entered the Marines in June, 1944. Sent overseas in January, 1945. Served as a Sea-going Marine Gun- ner on the U.S.S. Tennessee. Killed in action during the battle of Okinawa on April 12, 1945. Awarded the Purple Heart posthumously. Cpl. Marlowe W. Kaufman Born June 21, 1918, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Kaufman. Graduated from T. C. H. S. May 20, 1935. Entered the service July 1, 1941. Served with the 10th Air Forces. Sent overseas May 7, 1942. Failed to return from his mission in June, 1942. Officially reported lost in action December 3, 1945. Cpl. Meredith John Miller Born March 24, 1918, the son of Mr. and Mrs. El- mer Lee Miller. Attended Tremont Grade and High School. Entered the service in June, 1941. Served with the Anti-tank Co., 38th Infantry, 2nd Division of the 9th Army. Saw combat duty in France, Bel- gium, and Germany. Wounded in June, 1944, during the Normandy Invasion. For gallant services, was awarded the Purple Heart. Served overseas 18 months. Killed in action April 2, 1945 at Bonenburg, Germany. • Page 1