World War II Chronicle

World War II Chronicle: March 28, 1942

Chris Carter

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War Department communique no. 145 on page four… Bio of Lt. Gen. Jonathan Wainwright on page five… Page eight reports the passing of Medal of Honor recipient Maj. Gen. Andre W. Brewster, veteran of many campaigns, including the Indian Wars, Spanish-American War, Philippine Insurrection, Boxer Rebellion, and World War I. He was recommended for brevet promotion for valor during the Battle of San Juan Hill and received the Medal of Honor for saving two comrades from drowning during the Battle of Tientsin. Brewster’s mother is Benjamin Franklin’s great-great-great granddaughter.

A practicing attorney before receiving his commission in 1885, Maj. Gen. Brewster served as Inspector General for the American Expeditionary Force during World War I

Sports section begins on page 27, which discusses Joe Louis’ 21st successful title defense last night.

Evening star. (Washington, D.C.), 28 March 1942. Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers. Lib. of Congress.
https://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045462/1942-03-28/ed-1/

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