Ogdensburg Journal - August 21, 1944
S-Sgt Roger Mills, 27, son of Mrs. Alice Montroy Mills and the late Charles James Mills, 112 West David St., was killed in action Aug 5 in France, according to a message received this morning by his mother from the War Department, singed by Maj Gen A.J. Ulio, adjutant general. The telegram expressed sympathy of the department and said a letter would follow.
Sgt Mills was born in Ogdensburg Apr 7, 1917, and after attending the public schools was employed as bartender here. He later worked in the Rockland State Hospital at Orangeburg, NY and subsequently returned to Potsdam to take a position in the Arlington Hotel, where he was employed until he enlisted in Ogdensburg Jan 6, 1943. He received his basic training in the infantry at Fort McClellan, Anniston,Ga, and was transferred to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, where he was assigned to the 76tth division of ski troops. He went overseas in June this year and after landing in England sent two letters home. His mother was unaware of his being in action until the message announcing his death came today. It is believed that he was with a commando or other combat outfit when he was killed.
Also surviving are a brother, Addison Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Harry Salisbury, both residing with their mother.
The family will receive the sympathy of numerous friends who knew and admired the young soldier for his excellent qualities as a citizen and soldier of his country.
S-Sgt Roger Mills, 27, son of Mrs. Alice Montroy Mills and the late Charles James Mills, 112 West David St., was killed in action Aug 5 in France, according to a message received this morning by his mother from the War Department, singed by Maj Gen A.J. Ulio, adjutant general. The telegram expressed sympathy of the department and said a letter would follow.
Sgt Mills was born in Ogdensburg Apr 7, 1917, and after attending the public schools was employed as bartender here. He later worked in the Rockland State Hospital at Orangeburg, NY and subsequently returned to Potsdam to take a position in the Arlington Hotel, where he was employed until he enlisted in Ogdensburg Jan 6, 1943. He received his basic training in the infantry at Fort McClellan, Anniston,Ga, and was transferred to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, where he was assigned to the 76tth division of ski troops. He went overseas in June this year and after landing in England sent two letters home. His mother was unaware of his being in action until the message announcing his death came today. It is believed that he was with a commando or other combat outfit when he was killed.
Also surviving are a brother, Addison Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Harry Salisbury, both residing with their mother.
The family will receive the sympathy of numerous friends who knew and admired the young soldier for his excellent qualities as a citizen and soldier of his country.
Ogdensburg Journal - August 21, 1944
S-Sgt Roger Mills, 27, son of Mrs. Alice Montroy Mills and the late Charles James Mills, 112 West David St., was killed in action Aug 5 in France, according to a message received this morning by his mother from the War Department, singed by Maj Gen A.J. Ulio, adjutant general. The telegram expressed sympathy of the department and said a letter would follow.
Sgt Mills was born in Ogdensburg Apr 7, 1917, and after attending the public schools was employed as bartender here. He later worked in the Rockland State Hospital at Orangeburg, NY and subsequently returned to Potsdam to take a position in the Arlington Hotel, where he was employed until he enlisted in Ogdensburg Jan 6, 1943. He received his basic training in the infantry at Fort McClellan, Anniston,Ga, and was transferred to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, where he was assigned to the 76tth division of ski troops. He went overseas in June this year and after landing in England sent two letters home. His mother was unaware of his being in action until the message announcing his death came today. It is believed that he was with a commando or other combat outfit when he was killed.
Also surviving are a brother, Addison Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Harry Salisbury, both residing with their mother.
The family will receive the sympathy of numerous friends who knew and admired the young soldier for his excellent qualities as a citizen and soldier of his country.
S-Sgt Roger Mills, 27, son of Mrs. Alice Montroy Mills and the late Charles James Mills, 112 West David St., was killed in action Aug 5 in France, according to a message received this morning by his mother from the War Department, singed by Maj Gen A.J. Ulio, adjutant general. The telegram expressed sympathy of the department and said a letter would follow.
Sgt Mills was born in Ogdensburg Apr 7, 1917, and after attending the public schools was employed as bartender here. He later worked in the Rockland State Hospital at Orangeburg, NY and subsequently returned to Potsdam to take a position in the Arlington Hotel, where he was employed until he enlisted in Ogdensburg Jan 6, 1943. He received his basic training in the infantry at Fort McClellan, Anniston,Ga, and was transferred to Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, where he was assigned to the 76tth division of ski troops. He went overseas in June this year and after landing in England sent two letters home. His mother was unaware of his being in action until the message announcing his death came today. It is believed that he was with a commando or other combat outfit when he was killed.
Also surviving are a brother, Addison Mills, and a sister, Mrs. Harry Salisbury, both residing with their mother.
The family will receive the sympathy of numerous friends who knew and admired the young soldier for his excellent qualities as a citizen and soldier of his country.
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