William W. Tinsley, Jr.

February 15, 1940

TWO FLAGLER BEACH YOUTHS ENLISTS IN MARINE CORPS

Two Flagler Beach youths were among the Floridians enlisted at the U. S. Marine Corps recruiting station, Savannah, Ga., on January 31, announced Captain A. C. Small, recruiting officer, today.

They are: Edwin M. Hart, Jr son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin M. Hart, Sr., and WILLIAM W. TINSLEY, JR., son of Mr. and Mrs. William W. Tinsley, Sr.

Both have been assigned to the training depot at Parris Island, S. C, for instruction preparing them for service at home and foreign stations of the Marine Corps, and for duty aboard ship.

The recruiting office at Jacksonville, where the youths originally applied for service, will be closed this week and applications for service in the Marines should be made to the Marine Recruiting Office, Post Office building, Savannah, Ga., Captain Small stated.

March 2, 1944

Another V-Letter, but this time around the world from the one above. It is from Holis Parker, in the Marine Corps in the "Pacific area." Holis writes: "I know I should have written much sooner but just couldn't seem to get started. I have received several papers in the past few weeks. You can't imagine how much it means to me over here. There is so little one can write about over here that I hardly know what to say. I met several of the boys from home over here, Buck Durrance, a few days ago and WILLIAM TINSLEY yesterday. Will say thanks a million for the Tribune. Will drop you another line when I can. Hope every one in Bunnell is OK. As ever, Holis Parker.”