Pfc. Alvin Corbin Accidentally Killed
A message from the War Department to Mrs. Mary Corbin, Sunday, October 28, stated that her son, Pfc. Alvin Corbin, 23, had been killed in Italy, October 3, in a motor vehicle accident. His death was a great shock to everyone since Alvin was expected to return home soon. He was a member of the Army Medical Corps and had been overseas about three years. He took part in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
Pfc. Corbin was one of Fort Payne's finest young men, a devout Christian, a very devoted son and one whom everyone admired. He had been a member of the Methodist Church since he was 8 years old. He was ever trying to be of service to someone and carried his religious training everywhere he went. Only a few days before his death he talked and prayed with his buddies and fourteen of them accepted Christ. What a consolation, not only to his mother but friends here as well, to know that Alvin lived such a life that God will richly reward him for his noble deeds during his short life on this earth.
He was a graduate of DeKalb High School and was loved by all his associates.
Alvin received several medals, Good Conduct, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Medical Badge and Silver Wreath.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Corbin, Fort Payne, on Brother, Gwen Corbin, in Luzon. Another brother, Lester, who received his discharge several months ago, died in Oteen, N.C., four months ago.
To the heartbroken mother and brother is extended sincere and deepest sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.
The Fort Payne Journal (AL) - Wednesday, Nov 7, 1945
A message from the War Department to Mrs. Mary Corbin, Sunday, October 28, stated that her son, Pfc. Alvin Corbin, 23, had been killed in Italy, October 3, in a motor vehicle accident. His death was a great shock to everyone since Alvin was expected to return home soon. He was a member of the Army Medical Corps and had been overseas about three years. He took part in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
Pfc. Corbin was one of Fort Payne's finest young men, a devout Christian, a very devoted son and one whom everyone admired. He had been a member of the Methodist Church since he was 8 years old. He was ever trying to be of service to someone and carried his religious training everywhere he went. Only a few days before his death he talked and prayed with his buddies and fourteen of them accepted Christ. What a consolation, not only to his mother but friends here as well, to know that Alvin lived such a life that God will richly reward him for his noble deeds during his short life on this earth.
He was a graduate of DeKalb High School and was loved by all his associates.
Alvin received several medals, Good Conduct, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Medical Badge and Silver Wreath.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Corbin, Fort Payne, on Brother, Gwen Corbin, in Luzon. Another brother, Lester, who received his discharge several months ago, died in Oteen, N.C., four months ago.
To the heartbroken mother and brother is extended sincere and deepest sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.
The Fort Payne Journal (AL) - Wednesday, Nov 7, 1945
Pfc. Alvin Corbin Accidentally Killed
A message from the War Department to Mrs. Mary Corbin, Sunday, October 28, stated that her son, Pfc. Alvin Corbin, 23, had been killed in Italy, October 3, in a motor vehicle accident. His death was a great shock to everyone since Alvin was expected to return home soon. He was a member of the Army Medical Corps and had been overseas about three years. He took part in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
Pfc. Corbin was one of Fort Payne's finest young men, a devout Christian, a very devoted son and one whom everyone admired. He had been a member of the Methodist Church since he was 8 years old. He was ever trying to be of service to someone and carried his religious training everywhere he went. Only a few days before his death he talked and prayed with his buddies and fourteen of them accepted Christ. What a consolation, not only to his mother but friends here as well, to know that Alvin lived such a life that God will richly reward him for his noble deeds during his short life on this earth.
He was a graduate of DeKalb High School and was loved by all his associates.
Alvin received several medals, Good Conduct, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Medical Badge and Silver Wreath.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Corbin, Fort Payne, on Brother, Gwen Corbin, in Luzon. Another brother, Lester, who received his discharge several months ago, died in Oteen, N.C., four months ago.
To the heartbroken mother and brother is extended sincere and deepest sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.
The Fort Payne Journal (AL) - Wednesday, Nov 7, 1945
A message from the War Department to Mrs. Mary Corbin, Sunday, October 28, stated that her son, Pfc. Alvin Corbin, 23, had been killed in Italy, October 3, in a motor vehicle accident. His death was a great shock to everyone since Alvin was expected to return home soon. He was a member of the Army Medical Corps and had been overseas about three years. He took part in the campaigns in North Africa, Sicily and Italy.
Pfc. Corbin was one of Fort Payne's finest young men, a devout Christian, a very devoted son and one whom everyone admired. He had been a member of the Methodist Church since he was 8 years old. He was ever trying to be of service to someone and carried his religious training everywhere he went. Only a few days before his death he talked and prayed with his buddies and fourteen of them accepted Christ. What a consolation, not only to his mother but friends here as well, to know that Alvin lived such a life that God will richly reward him for his noble deeds during his short life on this earth.
He was a graduate of DeKalb High School and was loved by all his associates.
Alvin received several medals, Good Conduct, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Medical Badge and Silver Wreath.
Surviving are his mother, Mrs. Mary Corbin, Fort Payne, on Brother, Gwen Corbin, in Luzon. Another brother, Lester, who received his discharge several months ago, died in Oteen, N.C., four months ago.
To the heartbroken mother and brother is extended sincere and deepest sympathy of a host of friends in their bereavement.
The Fort Payne Journal (AL) - Wednesday, Nov 7, 1945
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