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Forbes, John


Abstract Data

Twelve Ottawa county men, formerly classified in 1-A, were inducted into the Armed Forces recently after successfully passing their physical examinations. They include: John Forbes, Clarence D. Swain, John W. Moore, Morgan Burgin, Burl T. Estes, Jake W. Eby, Jay D. Arnhart, Leland C. Brown, Leonard H. Parkington, John C. Connolly, Clarence O. Luke, and Elza L. Brown.

Tri-State Tribune — Picher, OK

Feb 08 1945 · p.1 · col.7

Pvt. John Forbes, 18, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forbes, 528 Ottawa street, Picher, has arrived at Camp Walters Texas, infantry replacement training center to begin his basic training as an infantryman.

Tri-State Tribune — Picher, OK

Feb 22 1945 · p.1 · col.3

Private Forbes, who has been at Fort Meade Maryland, has been sent to Hawaii, according to word received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Forbes 526 Ottawa street, Picher.

Tri-State Tribune — Picher, OK

Aug 02 1945 · p.4 · col.3

Book: Newspaper Vital Statistics Index — S J Mahurin