 Pvt. Charles A. Ady, 29
year-old paratrooper, was killed in action July
11 in the North African area according to a
telegram from the War Department received
Thursday by his sister, Miss Anna Ady 401 South
Combs avenue. It is believed that Pvt. Ady was
killed in the invasion of Sicily, as paratroopers
are known to have entered into action there on
July 9, 10 and 11. The telegram to Pvt. Ady’s
sister said: “ The Secretary of War desires
that I tender his deep sympathy to you in the
loss of your brother, Pvt. Charles A. Ady. Report
received states that he was killed in action on
eleven of July in North African area. Letter
follows. Ulio, the adjutant general.
Pvt. Ady enlisted
in the Army February 25, 1941, and for some time
was stationed at Fort Rosekranz with a unit of
the coast artillery. When he thought that he
might not see action overseas he asked to be
transferred to the paratroopers, he told friends.
He trained to be a
paratrooper at Fort Benning Ga. When he made his
first jump he fractured an ankle but after it
healed he completed his training and received his
wings January 1 of this year.
Surviving are
three sisters, Mrs. Ira Sullins, Mrs. Elmer
Kleine and Miss Anna Ady of this city and three
brothers. William Ady of Neenah, Wis., Alexander
Ady of St. Louis and Joseph Ady of Coldwater,
Mich.
Pvt. Ady’s
parents, Charles and Anna Ady, died several years
ago.
Pvt. Ady was born
in Collinsville August 16, 1914*, and was 29
years old, 27 days before he was killed.
Note: *Headstone
and other records indicate Charles Ady was born
in 1913.
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Chas. Ady Is
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