37 Men Called to Arms
The following young men have been called for service in the United States Army, and will leave within the near future: … 1274 Max Kreutz, Sioux Center …
Source: Sioux Center News May 21, 1942, p 1
Music Teacher Enters Army Air Corps (photo)
Max Kreutz gets call Tuesday
Max Kreutz, who enlisted in the Army Air Corps several months ago, received his call this week Tuesday morning to be in Santa Ana, Calif. by Sunday, Nov. 15th. Max has been expecting the call for some time now, and expects to leave here Thursday or Friday of this week. Mrs. Kreutz will take over his duties as music instructor in the local high school.
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 12, 1942, p 1
Max Kreutz is now in San Antonio with the following address: A.C. Charles M. Kreutz S.A.A.C.C. Transp. Center Cadet Sqd. 103 Flight B San Antonio, Texas
Source: Sioux Center News Dec. 3, 1942, p 7
Max Kreutz has the following address, in case you missed it last time it was published: Cadet Charles M. Kreutz S.A.A.C.C. Classification Center Flight D. Bldg. 1733 San Antonio, Texas
Source: Sioux Center News Jan. 7, 1943, p 6
Max Kreutz has the following new address: A-C Charles M. Kreutz Group 17, Sq. C. Pre-Flight School, Ellington Field Houston, Texas
Source: Sioux Center News Feb. 4, 1943, p 11
Max Kreutz Will Direct Home Music Concert
Thursday, May 6, 8 P. M. Sioux Center High School will present its Home Music Concert in the high school auditorium. Max Kreutz, former music instructor, who has been in the Army Air Corps for the past six months and is now home on a furlough, will direct the large groups and will also sing a solo by request. He will take the place of Stanford Hulshizer who had been previously announced. …
Source: Sioux Center News May 6, 1943, p 1
Superintendent Tye’s County School News
… When Mr. Tye called at the Sioux Center High School Tuesday, Mr. Max Kreutz, formerly the music supervisor there, was giving the high school assembly a splendid account of his training experiences in the U. S. Army Air Corps. On Thursday evening Mr. Kreutz led the choruses in the music festival presented by the Sioux Center music groups. Good luck, Max Kreutz, you and millions of young men like you are the salt of the earth. Carry on until it’s over and then return to again train the youth in the cultural things of life.
Source: Sioux County Index May 13, 1943, p 4
Max Kreutz Released From Air Corps
Max Kreutz asked for his release from the Air Corps and is now a Private in the regular army. He is teaching boys to sing as they march and really enjoys this work. He sings in chapel every Sunday and says it is like civilian life except for his uniform. His new address is Pvt. Max Kreutz A.A.F.B.T.C., Sheppard Field, Wichita Falls, Texas.
Source: Sioux Center News Aug. 12, 1943, p 2
Max Kreutz Writes from his New Station
Dear Ed: Last week for the first time in several months I received the news and was really glad to get it. There is no other way to keep up on all my friends in Sioux Center and I see many things happened this summer I didn't know about. The News stated that I was out of the air forces, which isn't exactly true. I did however resign from cadets due to air sickness but I am still in the air corps. There was just five weeks for me to go to complete the bombardier course and receive my commission but that is water over the dam. After being eliminated from further cadet training I was sent to Sheppard Field for reclassification. Was here 4 or 5 weeks and was interviewed for a job in the army illiterate school on this field. It affords one an opportunity to really do something worthwhile in the army as we are teaching men to read and write that have never had a chance to acquire an education previous to coming into the army. My official title is now “morale and singing noncommissioned officer” which means plenty of work. I am teaching approximately 1000 men each day army songs so they can sing as they march, also planning entertainment for the entire school. It is work I enjoy very much as morale is a very important factor in a soldier's life. School starts Monday and how I wish I could be back in good old Sioux Center. Doesn't seem right for me not to be going back and you'll never know how much I miss all my friends in Sioux Center. The basketball team ought to be up on top again this year and I'm looking forward to some good reports. Ava is here with me and is working as secretary to the head doctor in the hospital here. We are having some good times, but they just can't compare to those in Sioux Center. Tell everyone hello and stuff. As ever, Max Pfc. Charles M. Kreutz T. G. 307, Br. 263 Sheppard Field, Texas P.S. The address you published before didn’t give quite enough information, but this one will reach me O. K.
Source: Sioux Center News Sept. 2, 1943, p 2
Pvt. Max Kreutz and Mrs. Kreutz spent Monday and Tuesday visiting in Sioux Center. Max is now assisting the chaplain planning church services at the Sheppard Field Chapel. John Sandbulte, son of William Sandbulte, is also stationed at the same place. Mrs. Kreutz is secretary to one of the doctors at Wichita Falls, Texas.
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 18, 1943, p 10
Sergeant W. A. Verduin, son of Lane Verduin sent us the Official Sheppard Field paper called “Fexacts” with the following story, marked in red. (Thanks Bill)
40 WACs to sing Xmas carols on Field and in City December 24 Carols of “Silent Night”, “Hark the Herald Angels Sing”, “Joy to the World” and “Come All Ye Faithful” will ring through the air at Sheppard Field on Christmas Eve when Christmas carolers, composed of 40 WACs, will sing on the streets of the field. The WAC carolers, coached by private Max Kreutz, former Sioux Center, Iowa high school music teacher, will also appear in the downtown streets of Wichita Falls.
Source: Sioux Center News Dec. 23, 1943, p 2
Pvt. Charles M. Kreutz has a slight change within his address. His complete address is: Pvt. Charles M. Kreutz Section B Sheppard Field, Texas
Source: Sioux Center News May 25, 1944, p 2
Mr. and Mrs. Max Kreutz Write from Texas
Dear Friends: Jan. 16, ‘45 It has been a long time since I've written but I haven't forgotten Sioux Center and the many good times had there. The News is still coming in fine style, and it is much appreciated. Ava and I read it from cover to cover each week. You folks have done a marvelous job in supplying us servicemen with all the local news, and I for one would like to express my appreciation. If you don't mind, I would like to take this opportunity and thank everyone for their kind remembrances during the Christmas season. Wish we could thank everyone personally but that would be next to impossible. My job remains the same as I'm still working as a Chaplain’s assistant. It is a good job and we see and do many things for the men. One doesn't realize the problems that confront these men until you come in direct contact with them. I'm still singing a good bit, but that is something I don't mind in the least. Think I've sung for every club and organization in this town. Texas weather has been wonderful this winter and that I like. With all due respect to the home state, it is still nice not to worry about ice and snow. Best wishes to all.
As ever, Max & Ava P.S. – Have a slight change in address: Pvt. Charles M. Kreutz 17096750 Sec. A. 3706 AAF Bn. Sheppard Field, Texas
Source: Sioux Center News Jan. 25, 1945, p 4
Iowa, U.S. World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954, Claim Number 204423
Charles M. Kreutz was born Nov. 13, 1917, at Des Moines, Iowa, and was residing at Sioux Center, Iowa prior to entering the Army on Nov. 9, 1942. He served at S.A.A.C. at San Antonio, Texas, Ellington Field at Houston, Texas, and Sheppard Field at Wichita Falls, Texas, and was honorably discharged on Oct. 7, 1945.
Source: ancestry.com
