Athens Weekly Review
January 10,1946

Wood Is Serving On USS West Virginia
William R. Wood, S 2/c, Malakoff, is serving aboard the battleship USS West Virginia, which is now bringing servicemen back to the States from the Pacific.
The ship participated in five campaigns after suffering severe damage at Pearl Harbor. She was the only victim of the Pearl Harbor attack present for the surrender of Japan in Tokyo Bay.

Malakoff Man Is Missing
Lt. Guy E. Matthews, Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Matthews of Malakoff, has been missing in the Pacific theater since December 13, the War Department has advised his parents.
Lieutenant Matthews is attached to the Thirteenth Air Force Headquarters and is based on Leyte in the Philippines.
He is a graduate of Malakoff High School, and was employed in Beaumont prior to enlisting.

Anderson Visiting Parents In Malakoff
Robert H. Anderson, SC 1/c, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Anderson of Mabank, who recently returned to the States from overseas duty, is at home on leave.
Anderson has made twelve successful patrols with the submarine service, and wears the Navy Cross, Submarine Pin, Army Unit Citation, Presidential Citation, and two personal citations from his commander.

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