Bruce Castle

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Entered service April 18, 1944 U. S. Army

Born August 20, 1917

KIA April 20, 1945

Trained Ft. McClellan, Alabama

Embarkation October 25, 1944

Served in European Theatre

Awards: Purple Heart

Rank: Private First Class

Served one year and two days.

Was employed at North East Coal Co., Thealka when called to duty

Thealka Man Is Killed In Italy

    It has been reported that Bruce Castle, husband of Irene Castle and son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam B. Castle of Thealka has been killed in action in Italy.

    He was 27 years old and was inducted on May 18, 1944. He was employed by the Consolidation Coal Company prior to entering military service.

Paintsville Herald

Thursday

May 10, 1945