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American Locomotive Company
Sarah Jones
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The American Locomotive Company (ALCO) of Schenectady, NY, founded in 1845, was an important producer of locomotives and tanks for the war. In 1939, ALCO's output was $22,358. By 1943, in the midst of the war, it had increased by over 1800 percent to $428,905,600. During the first four years of the war, ALCO produced more than it had in the first twenty-five years of the 20th century. As Lieut. Gen. Somervell, the Commanding General, Army Service Forces, said "The American Locomotive Company has been in the forefront of our armament program."...

ALCO also produced 1,086 steam and 157 diesel locomotives for the war effort. Many of these were used on the Trans-Iranian Railroad. In late 1942, Russia needed supplies because the Nazi U-boats had crippled the Murmansk sea convoy route. The US military repaired the old and inadequate Iranian Railroad and ALCO renovated 57 locomotives to run on it. The locomotives were delivered at the Persian Gulf and rode up to Tehran. The first locomotive reached Tehran in March 1943. Two ALCO locomotives that served on the railroad were the 8000 (Susquehanna) and the 8008. Both were requisitioned by the US government and were modified by ALCO to run on the Iranian tracks. By May 1943, the Russian requirement for munitions was exceeded by 18 percent. Many of the workers who operated the Trans-Iranian Railroad were trained at ALCO or were former ALCO employees now in the army.
The products produced at ALCO were vital to the victory of the Allies. The locomotives that were modified and built at ALCO supplied the Russians via the Trans-Iranian Railroad and the M7 tank killer was used to great effect in North Africa and in Europe. Many NY factories helped to arm the Allies, including those at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and the Watervliet Arsenal. Allied success in WWII was due in part to the great work and the dedication of the industries and workers of the State of New York.

Thanks to Lt Col. Marth and granddaughter Julie 710th Railway Grand Division

American Battle Monuments Commission
ABMC manages 24 overseas military cemeteries, and 25 memorials, monuments, and markers. The cemeteries and memorials honor those who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Search for names from the honor rolls. Information presented includes service information, dates of birth and death, and notes which relate to the circumstances of death, status, and awards received. http://www.fold3.com/title_853/

Harland J Broussard
Full Name:Harland J Broussard
Death:Buried: Missing in Action or Buried at Sea Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery Manila, Philippines
Death: 12-Sep-44
Death Date: 12 Sep 1944
Memorial Cemetery: Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery
Memorial Country: Manila, Philippines
Memorial Location: Missing in Action or Buried at Sea
Residence:State: Louisiana
World War II
Rank:Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army
Service Number:38266655
Regiment:725th Railway Operating Battalion

Harry Samuel Keith
Full Name:Harry Samuel Keith
Death:Buried: Buried at: Plot H Row 10 Grave 10 North Africa American Cemetery Carthage, Tunisia
Death: 14-Jun-43
Death Date: 14 Jun 1943
Memorial Cemetery: North Africa American Cemetery
Memorial Country: Carthage, Tunisia
Memorial Location: Plot H Row 10 Grave 10
Residence:State: Pennsylvania
World War II
Rank:Private, U.S. Army
Service Number:33246949
Regiment:727th Railway Operating Battalion

Francis Waldbillig
Full Name:Francis Waldbillig
Death:Buried: Buried at: Plot A Row 14 Grave 22 Sicily-Rome American Cemetery Nettuno, Italy
Death: 28-Jun-44
Death Date: 28 Jun 1944
Memorial Cemetery: Sicily-Rome American Cemetery
Memorial Country: Nettuno, Italy
Memorial Location: Plot A Row 14 Grave 22
Residence:State: Michigan
World War II
Rank:Technician Fifth Class, U.S. Army
Service Number:36238037
Regiment:727th Railway Operating Battalion

David O Champagne, Jr
Full Name:David O Champagne, Jr
Death:Buried: Buried at: Plot C Row 4 Grave 31 Cambridge American Cemetery Cambridge, England
Death: 18-Jul-43
Death Date: 18 Jul 1943
Memorial Cemetery: Cambridge American Cemetery
Memorial Country: Cambridge, England
Memorial Location: Plot C Row 4 Grave 31
Residence:State: Connecticut

Harold D. Clidence Birth: May 27, 1916 Death: Oct. 26, 2011
ANDERSON--Harold D. Clidence, 95, resident of Primrose Adult Living Center, passed away early Wednesday morning at his residence. He was born in Clinton County, May 22, 1916, the son of Homer and Mabel Louks Clidence. He was a graduate of Sugar Creek School and was former owner of Twin Gables Restaurant in Frankfort. He was also a mayoral candidate for the city of Frankfort. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II stationed in Alaska. He was preceded in death in September by his wife, Lena Mae; a sister, Doris Scott; and two brothers, Lloyd and William Clidence.

He is survived by his children, Terry (Areta) Clidence of Carol, MI, Richard (Jeannie) Clidence of Muncie, Ronald E. (Lucretia) Clidence of Anderson, and Sandra (Billy Lee) Paddack of Ft. Myers, FL; one sister, Mary Frances Wright of Anderson; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Trinity Community Church in Daleville with Pastor Paul Pletcher officiating. Burial will follow in Bronnenburg Cemetery in Chesterfield. Friends may call on Friday from 4-8 p.m. at Ballard and Sons Funeral Home, 8212 S. Walnut St., Daleville, and one hour before the services at the church on Saturday. Memorials may be made to the Trinity Community Church.
THE MUNCIE STAR PRESS THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011