More Stories 1935-1982 33 Letter from the Front [Letter from Private Sheldon Ross , Georgetown , serving in Italy, to his cousin Sheldon of Charlottetownj: Dear Sheldon, This is the third letter I started to write to you since this morning. I would just get started and I would have to get out of the truck which is about the only place we have to write in. I received the thousand cigs today and was sure glad to get them. I didn't have a cig to me name. I lost over three thousand since I came down to this place. I guess Davy Jones is smoking them now. I got my quart of Scotch last night and I started visiting. I was up to see Herbie Stewart, Roy Yorston and Capt. Nicholson from Montague. We had a great time. I thought I was in the P.E.I. Highlanders again. All the old fellows were there clear of the ones that were killed or wounded. We had a grand reunion. It is the first time we were together since we came over. Well, Sheldon, it has been pretty tough the last few weeks. I had some narrow escapes (knock on wood) but I came out all right. I lost some skin off my leg but clear of that I didn't get hurt but got a shaking up. I wish this war was over. But it won't be long now (I hope) if the big drive still keeps going. I got me a sniper about four days ago. But the dirty dog got four of my pals first, killed one and wounded the others. He came out with his hands up crying like a baby. This is what they all do when they are cornered. Hitler's supermen. Well, Sheldon, I can't think of anything more to write about so I guess I will close for now. Thanks again for the cigs. Lots of love to all... Sheldon." (Guardian. July 4, 1944) Georgetown School Honor Roll . Feb., 1945 Richard DeLory & "Grade X, Sr.: 1. Herby Parker 2. Claire Roche , 3. Frances Prosper Grade X, Jr.: 1. Eileen Wood 2. Gladys Fouchere 3. Harry McConnell Grade IX Sr.: 1. Connie Mair 2. Louise Murphy 3. Jim Mair Grade IX, Jr.: 1. Virginia Grant & Elinor Hobbs 2. Julia Prosper 3. Ray Grant . Mary Roche & Romie Condon Grade VIII: 1. Cullen DeLory , Eileen McConnell , Clarence Stewart 2 Sonny Johnson 3. Stephen DeLory , John Dicks , Freddie MacLean Grade VII: 1. Harry Parker 2. Margaret La vers 3. Everett Llewellyn Grade VI : l. Anne MacDonald 2. Beatrice Mair 3. Eleanor Walsh Grade V : 1. Bernice DeLory 2. Helen Murphy 3. Lorraine Roche & Margaret David Grade IV: 1. Bernard Walsh 2. Annie Matheson 3 Phyllis Martell Grade III: 1. Marguerite Hemphill 2. Vivian Allen & Sheila DeLory 3. Gerald Llewellyn Grade II: 1. Gertrude Fitzgerald 2. Jackie Lavers & Jean Sampson 3. Donalda Landry & John Walsh Grade 1A: 1. Margaret Dalton & Charles Mair 2. Phyllis MacLean & Stephen Goteil 3. Stewart Hanson & Leona Blackett Grade 1 B.: 1. Lawrence Martell 2. Roland Gallant 3. Roger Alan Soloman Staff: Z.M. Rooney , Principal, Kay Roche , Mrs. F.J. Jenkins, Annie Keenan ." (Guardian. Mar. 12, 1945) Crucifix Passed from Uncle to Nephew " Sgt. Air Gunner Francis MacPhee left recently for Three Rivers after spending embarkation leave with his parents Mr. & Mrs. Joseph MacPhee . Prior to his departure he received a crucifix belonging to his late uncle Commander J. D. MacPhee (who died recently in Vancouver) who carried it on his person all during the First World War . This was the only personal property returned to him by the Germans after his having been a prisoner-of-war for 33 months." (Patriot. July 25, 1944) Brothers Serving Overseas Meet in Convalescent Hospital "F 31167, Pte. John G . C. King and F 60614 Rfm. Lloyd N.King , sons of Mr. & Mrs. Daniel King , Boughton Island , P.E.I. , Canada , met for the first time after going overseas-in a convalescent hospital. Lloyd joined in 1939 with the P.E.I. Highlanders . He was first stationed in the Maritimes, then went overseas to Newfoundland . Later he took an instructor's course at Long Branch, Ont. and after a time in British Columbia went overseas in August. He was wounded in Holland and invalided in England . Jack joined in 1943 with the Tank Corps. He was first stationed in Halifax, then at Camp Borden . He took a clerk's course in Toronto and went to England in 1944. He was wounded in then sent back to England . In letters to the folks at home they often wondered if they would ever meet overseas." (Guardian. Feb. 7, 1945) Howard Rafuse Awarded Medal for Gallantry 'The Military Medal for Gallantry has been awarded to Sgt. Howard George Rafuse, of Georgetown . Sgt. Rafuse 's citation states that on Oct. 15, 1944. his battalion in the advance south of Biervlet with other formations was held up by heavy machine gun fire coming from a well-placed position in the front. Sgt. Rafuse was a carrier section leader with a forward company. His carrier stuck in the marsh but Sgt. Rafuse went on alone and although wounded in the right leg he successfully knocked out the gun position killing three of the enemy and taking two prisoners thereby enabling the forward company to advance. Sgt. Rafuse then allowed himself to be evacuated." (Patriot. Feb. 17, 1945 & Guardian. Mar. 17. 1945) Move the Court House and Jail to Montague! " Editor , Patriot Sir, I have read with interest this winter regarding the moving of public buildings from one city to another. This brings to my mind the fact that last year at the Easter term of the of King's County, the judge was not present on the day appointed. This brought down on him the ire of the Grand Jury. His alibi was that there was no hotel accommodation and the day being unfavorable for a plane he was unable to come. Now I would suggest that