A World War II military portrait of Leon Artz, that appeared in a local newspaper at the time he was reported missing.
MISSING IN ACTION
Private Leon Artz, son of Mr.and the late Mrs. Rufus Artz, of Tower City, formerly of Spring Glen, is reported missing in action in Italy since 23 February [1944]. He entered the service in March 1943 and was assigned to the infantry.
From the West Schuylkill Herald, of Tower City, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, 4 May 1945:
PVT. LEON ARTZ LIBERATED
Word has been received by Rufus Artz, Tower City R. F. D., that his son, Pvt. Leon Artz, who had been a prisoner of war of the Germans, has now been liberated and is in good condition.
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Portrait from a local newspaper at the time of his reported missing. News article from Newspapers.com.