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The Brave Men of the Lost Battalion

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By Shannon Gillette 

The 2nd Battalion, 131st Field Artillery, 36th Division of the Texas National Guard was mobilized on November 25, 1940.  The battalion was made up of 558 fresh faced young men. The majority ranged in age from 18 to 22 years old. The battalion consisted of a Headquarters Battery from Decatur and Wichita Falls, Firing Batteries D, E, and F from Wichita Falls, Abilene, and Jacksboro and a Service Battery from Lubbock and Plainview.  Although the United State was not yet officially engaged in World War II, these brave young souls were willing to do their part for the war effort.  Their story took a very different turn from the thousands of other servicemen who took part in World War II.  They became known as the Lost Battalion of Texas.

The group was sent to train at Camp Bowie in Brownwood.  They then set sail on November 21, 1941, to reinforce troops in the Philippines.  They docked at Pearl Harbor to refuel and set sail again, only to find out that less than a week later, Pearl Harbor had been attacked by the Japanese and that the United States was officially at war.  They received only a sketch of the actual situation. They had no clue of the extent of the damage done to the U.S. Navy by the Japanese bombers.  The battalion was redirected to Brisbane, Australia, where they spent Christmas.  After departing there, they arrived on the island of Java on January 11, 1942, and were put under Dutch command to defend, along with Dutch, British and Australian troops, against the possibility of another Japanese attack.  Before the end of February, that was exactly what they were doing.

To read more pick up a copy of the 2017 February NTFR issue. To subscribe call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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It’s already March and the smell of springtime parties and special events is in the air.
Everybody knows in order to have a great party, you’ve got to have the right music.
Well, that’s where my friend Katie Dieter comes to the rescue.

Katie, aka DJ KD “The Spinner,” has been spinning the right mix for parties and special events throughout North Texas for years now. Her passion for music helps to make your special event one your friends will never forget. Whether you’re planning a wedding, banquet, school event or just a backyard get-together with friends, DJ KD “The Spinner” is the right call for you.

To read more, pick up a copy of the March issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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Seems lately these days Texas is becoming the envy of musicians from around the world.
With the overwhelming response to “Yellowstone,” the television series, Texas once again finds itself under the microscope of the world, much like the late 1980’s TV series know to all around the globe as “Dallas.”

With that said, the musician population in Texas is beginning to grow as many aspiring performers turn their sights on Texas instead of Nashville. Meet my newly-found friend and fellow musician Grace Partridge. This youthful 19 year old has recently made Texas her new home. She began fiddling at age four in Rigby, Idaho. Grace worked her way through the National Fiddle championships in Weiser, Idaho, becoming a five-time national champion. She’s even played on the Grand Ole Opry. Still yet, her desire to become a true Texas Fiddler has brought her to the Lone Star State. I’m pretty sure we can thank Bob Wills for that.

To read more, pick up a copy of the January 2024 issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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On the Road with Dave Alexander

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On Nov. 4, 2023, the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra will present an evening of Texas Cowboy, Country and Western Swing with yours truly, Dave Alexander and the fabulous Quebe Sisters.

Enjoy the music of Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Gene Autry and many more of your Texas Music favorites performed with a full symphony orchestra. We also will feature music from my latest CD, “From The Saddle To Symphony Hall,” along with some of my own compositions. It is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

To read more, pick up a copy of the October issue of NTFR magazine. To subscribe by mail, call 940-872-5922.

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