NEWS of the MERRILL SERVICE MEN
From Merrill Service Men's News
Francis E. Baker, Pvt., M.P. Det., Camp Phillips, Kansas, is on night patrol duty in Salina, Kan. He was home last Christmas. His wife is continuing her teaching near Brunsville.
Source: The LeMars Sentinel, Friday, April 14, 1944
SOLDIER NEWS.
Aviation Cadet Douglas Baker and Pvt. Francis Baker left Monday after spending some time here with relatives and friends. Their wives accompanied them as far as Omaha. Doug is stationed at Victorville, California, and Francis at Camp Ellis, Illinois.
Source: LeMars Globe-Post,
November 2, 1944
NEWS OF MERRILL MEN IN SERVICES.
Pvt. Francis Baker, a member of a medical corps, is now stationed on the Hawaiian Islands in a Veteran’s hospital. He was seasick the entire trip over but says it is a beautiful place. His brother, S/Sgt. Robert H. Baker enjoyed his entire trip to India, where he was sent on a special mission.
Source: LeMars Semi-Weekly Sentinel, February 2, 1945
