John Wesselink, Willis Meylink, Clayton Balkema, Marion Kempers, Richard Meyer, Donald Brommer and Lawrence Bleeker were those from here who took their physical examinations Tuesday. Irwin Mouw also received his call from Lyon County.
Source: Alton Democrat Feb. 24, 1944, p 4
ANTICIPATE HEAVY TOLL OF FATHERS IN MARCH DRAFT CALL
Young married men anticipate leaving for service in March in rather large number since it is presumed the March call will be heavy. It will no doubt be composed largely of Pre-Pearl Harbor fathers many of who are established in businesses which may have to be disposed of if they are accepted. This call undoubtedly will hit the small town businessman harder than any other one group in the county, and consequently will affect most communities at once.
Since the Draft Board still have no instructions as to present procedure in dispensing information to the public it is not possible to state anything official as to the men who have been called for physicals this past week.
Ced Versteeg, who registered in O'Brien county, received his 1A classification the latter part of January and expects to be called in March sometime.
Seven men left Tuesday for their final physicals, namely Irvin Mouw, John Wesselink, Willis Meylink, Lawrence Bleeker, Don Brommer, Clayton Balkema, and Richard Meyer.
Walter Schaap of Ireton was also with this group.
Ben Vermeer, Peter Schouten and Herman Van Donkelaar have been called to take their physicals Sunday.
Complete returns on all of them were not available but Lawrence Bleeker, Richard Meyer and Willis Meylink were said to have been accepted for Army Service.
Source: Sioux Center News Feb. 24, 1944, p 1
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Meyer and son of Sioux Center spent the weekend at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Westra. Mr. Meyer is preparing for military duty and was here looking for a house for the family.
Source: Alton Democrat March 2, 1944, p 6
SIOUX CO. MEN LEAVE FOR SERVICE
Large Groups Depart For Army-Navy Centers
...
The following named men left Wednesday, March 22nd, for Camp Dodge, Iowa, where they will be inducted into the army:
...; Richard Meyer, Sioux Center; ...
Source: Alton Democrat March 23, 1944, p 1
Draft Board
Draft Board Minutes March 27
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Richard Meyer 1A to 1C Ind
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Source: Sioux County Capital April 6, 1944, p 1
Pvt. Richard Meyer
Hq. Btry. 292nd F. Art.
OBS Bn.
Camp Bowie, Texas
Source: Sioux Center News Apr. 20, 1944, p 2
Pvt. Richard Meyer of Fort Sill, Okla., is visiting his wife and son and other relatives until Sept. 10 when he will return to Camp Bowie, Texas.
Source: Sioux County Capital Aug. 31, 1944, p 3
Pvt. Richard Meyer left Friday morning for Camp Bowie, Texas after spending several days with his wife and son at the John Westra home. A picnic given in his honor and for Pete Westra family on Thursday evening at the City Park with the following present. Mr. and Mrs. Sam Westra and family, Mr. and Mrs. George Westra and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Westra and family, Mr. and Mrs. John Westra, Pvt. and Mrs. Richard Meyer and son Marvin, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Netten and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerrit Meyer and son Pete of Sioux Center, Mrs. Henry Dekker and the Rev. J. R. Van Dyke. Mr. and Mrs. Pete Westra and children left Tuesday morning for Washington where he will seek employment.
Source: Sioux County Capital Sept. 14, 1944, p 8
Cpl. and Mrs. Richard Meyer are the proud parents of a baby boy born on Saturday at the Hawarden hospital. One brother five years old welcomed him also. Corporal Meyer, formerly an employee at Wandscheer’s factory, is stationed at Camp Bowie, Texas as a truck mechanic.
Source: Sioux Center News Oct. 26, 1944, p 2
Mrs. Richard Meyer and son returned last Monday from the Hawarden hospital. The husband and father, T/Sgt. Meyer, was sent overseas from New York, October 31.
Source: Hawarden Independent Nov. 9, 1944, p 5
T/5 Richard Meyer 37692677, Hq. Btry. 292nd Obsn. Bn., APO 17366, c/o Postmaster, New York, N.Y. Richard has been transferred from Camp Bowie, Texas.
Source: Sioux Center News Nov. 9, 1944, p 2
T/5 Richard Meyer Writes From England
1/18/45
Dear friends, Ed, Marie and Staff:
How are you all over there in the good old U.S.A. I am in the best of health and really have no reason for complaint. I like it quite well here and as long as I must be overseas here this is good enough for me, but I do not think they sent us here with that purpose in mind. We can of course not do much good here. We only get in a little very much needed training here and I suppose wait for the opportune moment that they will need us at the fighting front. The war is getting along nicely the last couple of days, but it looks to me like a long hard struggle is still ahead. The English people are very kind to us here and so far I have visited quite a few homes most of them very kind to us, and soldiers can surely appreciate their kindness. We have many things the folks here do not have as far as modern things is concerned, but they go for antiques so they enjoy themselves very much and try to keep it as it is. The place we are staying must be very beautiful in the summer time as a resort. I will take this means also to thank the business girls for their fine Christmas box. It comes in very handy. Well, I hope you are all getting along fine, and May God bless the efforts put forth to end this terrible conflict so that we who are still in the land of the living can return to our loved ones and friends.
With love, Rich.
Source: Sioux Center News Feb. 1, 1945, p 12
Cpl. Richard Meyer has a slight change of address. His APO number is 758. The rest of his address remains the same.
Source: Sioux Center News Mar. 15, 1945, p 5
Cpl. Richard Meyer is with the 7th army in Germany after being in France for a short time.
Source: Sioux Center News April 12, 1945, p 2
Enroute Home
Cpl. Richard Meyer is on his way home from England. His wife and two sons are making their home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Westra. The youngest son, Richard Lee, who was born last October, has never seen his daddy. It is a year this month since Cpl. Myer was home.
Richard formerly worked in the Wandscheer factory at Sioux Center.
Source: Sioux Center News Aug. 9, 1945, p 1
Cpl. Richard Meyer arrived Monday from England to visit his wife and two sons, who are making their home with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Westra. Cpl. Meyer had never seen his youngest son.
Source: Sioux County Capital Aug. 9, 1945, p 7
Ireton
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Cpl. and Mrs. Richard Meyer and two sons returned Saturday after visiting relatives at Sioux Center for several days. He will report back September 9.
Source: Sioux County Capital Aug. 30, 1945, p 7
Corp. Richard Meyer returned Friday to North Carolina after several days’ visit here with his wife and two sons at the John Westra home.
Source: Hawarden Independent Sept. 6, 1945, p 5
Cpl. Richard Meyer who was recently home on a 30-day furlough is now back on duty again and at present stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His address is: 37692677, Hq. Btry. 292 F. A. OBSN Bn., Fort Bragg, N. Carolina.
Source: Sioux Center News Sept. 20, 1945, p 2
Richard Meyer was promoted to Sgt. His address, T/4 Richard Meyer, 37692677, Hq. Btry. 292 FA Obsn. Bn., Fort Bragg, No. Carolina
Source: Sioux Center News Sept. 27, 1945, p 10
T/4 Richard Meyer arrived Monday from Ft. Bragg, N.C. for a 30-day leave with his wife and sons at the John Westra home.
Source: Sioux Center News Oct. 25, 1945, p 5
T/4 Richard Meyer and wife and two sons moved Thursday into their residence, which they have rented for some time. T/4 Richard Meyer is spending several days with his family, after being stationed at Ft. Bragg, N. C.
Source: Hawarden Independent Nov. 1, 1945, p 5
Cpl. Richard Meyer returned from Sioux City Monday where he received his honorable discharge.
Source: Sioux Center News Jan. 3, 1946, p 2
HONORABLY DISCHARGED
Discharges from the armed forces on file at County Recorder Milton Van Roekel’s office since Jan. 2 are those of the following:
...
Richard Meyer, Ireton
...
Source: Alton Democrat Jan. 10, 1946, p 1
Draft Board
Minutes of January 3, 1946
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Discharged:
...
Richard Meyer, Sioux Center
...
Source: Sioux County Capital Jan. 10, 1946, p 1
Iowa, U.S., World War II Bonus Case Files, 1947-1954, Claim Number 94818
Richard Meyer was born May 6, 1914, at Sioux Center, Iowa, which was where he was residing prior to entering the army on March 22, 1944, at Camp Dodge, Iowa. He served with the Headquarter Battery, 292 FA OBSN Bn., left for overseas service on Nov. 23, 1944, returned on August 2, 1945, and was honorably discharged on December 29, 1945. His application for bonus pay was filed on May 18, 1949, for which he received $240.00.
Source: ancestry.com
