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Manning Monitor articles ------ 1943
Is Now Master Sergeant Charles Owen writes from Ireland that they are working hard and drilling constantly. He says that the weather is so damp that their clothing is never dry when on maneuvers. Writes From Abroad Mrs. Sib Livingston, Wednesday received a letter from her son, First Sergeant Chas. Owen, the first in six weeks. It was mailed October 1st. Sgt. Owen has been stationed in Ireland. His letter indicates that he has been moved to some other part of Ireland or some other country. He states they are now living in tents, that it rains, continually and the mud is almost knee-deep, but that they can take it.
He says that the company bugler built a stove in the tent and made a fire and it surely felt
good. He says they have given up trying to keep their uniforms clean. Sends Gift From Ireland Mrs. Selby Livingston has received several silk handkerchiefs made especially for mother and sent by her son, Sergeant Charles V. Owen from Ireland. On the 25th of this month she received a birthday greeting by cablegram. Sgt. Owen stated that he had been best man for a British soldier at his wedding which took place late in June. On Maneuvers in Ireland Charles Owen writes from Ireland that early in July, they started on eight days maneuvers and that the first day they hiked 36 miles in 12 hours through heavy rain. They pitched their tents and slept on wet ground. Hears From Son in Algiers Mrs. Selby Livingston received a letter from her son Master First Sergeant Charles B. Owen, stating that he was in Algeria, North Africa. Sgt. Owen spent several months in Ireland, then in Scotland. He states that he has seen a lot of country since he left the good old U. S. A, but doesn't regret a bit of it, that it has been interesting along with the duties that they are there to perform for our country. He says that he will have a lot to tell when he gets home again. "I am missing most of the winter" he says. No mail has reached him for the past five weeks but he is still hoping. He sent his mother samples of Irish, English and Scotch money-all paper, as souvenirs.
Mrs. Livingston states that she saw her son in a group of American soldiers, landing in
Africa, in a picture shown in the Nov. 27th Des Moines Register. Charles V. Owen Listed As Missing Mr. and Mrs. Sib Livingston received a telegram from the govern ment yesterday stating that Mrs. Livingston's son, First Sergeant Charles V. Owen was reported missing on the African front. Sergeant Owen had been in Africa a year the 18th of February. Sgt. Chas. Owen, National Guard, Reported Missing On Wednesday, March 10th, Mrs. Selby Livingston received a message from the War Department stating that her son, Master First Sergeant Charles Virgil Owen, Co. K, 168 Infantry, had been missing in action in North Africa since February 17, 1943. Sergeant Owen, a graduate of Audubon High School, and star athlete in football and basketball, became a member of the Audubon National Guard in 1925. Following his marriage, he moved to Atlantic. After the organization of the National Guard there he became a member, receiving a pin from that organization in recognition of six years service.
On February 10, 1941 he left Atlantic for Camp Claiborne, La., and early in January, 1942,
he was transferred to Camp Dix, New Jersey. He left for overseas duty on February 18,
1942.
His last letter was received here January 14, 1943.  Mrs. S. E. Livingston received a card from her son, 1st Sgt. Charles V. Owen, written in his own hand writing. Sgt. Owen is a prisoner of war in Germany and states that he is OK and for his mother not to worry about him. He asks for parcels of cigarettes, candy and for some clothing. This card came as a great comfort to Mrs. Livingston and relieved from her mind all possible doubt about the location and safety of her son. Charles Owen Writes From Prison Camp Mrs. Sib Livingston received a letter from her son 1st Sgt. Charles Owen written on Easter Sunday in Stalag 3B. Prison camp in Germany. She received the letter on Tuesday, August the 17, and he states he would like very much to be in America to attend Easter Services in church.
He is in the best of health, has plenty of time on his hands and is permitted to write 2
letters and 4 cards home each month. Previous to his capture in Tunisa he states that
they were plenty busy but now time is only a healer.
He is looking forward to the day when he receives mail and a package from home, and
begs his mother not to worry about him. Chas. Owen Receives Mail Mrs. Sib Livingston has received a letter from her son, Sgt. Chas. V. Owen, a prisoner of war in Germany, stating that he received his first letter from home on July 23. The letter he received was dated May 19th: He states that no one could tell how he felt when his name was called for mail and that he could hardly wait to open the letter to read of news from home.
He immediately answered his mother's letter, writing it on her birthday, and sending her
greetings. Writes From Prison Camp Word has been received from 1st Sgt. Charles Owen, dated June 4, 1943, from a German prison camp. He states he is very well and hopes he can be home by Christmas. Don Owen at Catalina Island Don Owen, stationed at Avalon, California, Catalina Island, writes his appreciation for the Monitor, to the Legion and the staff. He is in the Maritime service and likes this branch very much.
There are 3000 men stationed at the base, training for sea duties on American ships.
Following preliminary schooling, the men go to advanced trade schools. Manning Monitor articles ------ 1944
Red Cross Assists In Sending Boxes To War Prisoners If parents prefer the Chapter will send the boxes. If this method meets with approval, the practice will continue longer than for the three labels. Soldiers In Ireland Toughened First Sergeant Charles Owen writes from Ireland that the soldiers there are getting plenty of toughening exercises, climbing mountains, walking and so on. He says that there is no superfluous flesh on any of the fellows that a 32 inch waist is now loose on him. However, he feels fine. Says he cannot write the things that he would like to and is always thinking of the folks back home. Receives Letter From Prisoner Son The following letter was received by Mrs. Sib Livingston from her son Charles V. Owen, a prisoner of War in Germany: December 26, 1943 "Mother Dear, received your lovely letter just tire other day, in fact the day before Christmas, dated August eighteenth with something in it that I am very proud of and that is the picture of yourself. I don't think I could have gotten anything any nicer for Christmas, even if I were at home. It is so good of you. I had a very nice Christmas considering. The Red Cross gave each man a Christmas parcel which was
great. I went to Communion Christmas evening to church Christmas morning and then
prepared a dinner which five of us went together with different food and had a meat loaf of
corn, beef, Prem, tomatoes, onions, eggs, and a few biscuits, mashed potatoes with liver,
paste gravy and a cake made of biscuit and raisins out of our food parcel. Went to church
again today. MRS. LIVINGSTON RECEIVES PICTURE OF SON, A GERMAN PRISONER Mrs. Selby Livingston has received a picture of her son, First Sgt. Charles V. Owen, who has I been a prisoner of the Germans for 22 months. There are seven other soldiers on the picture with him and it evidently was taken in front of their barracks at Stalag 3 B, German prison camp. They all look well, and they apparently are wearing American uniforms with all insignia removed. Manning Monitor articles ------ 1945
German Prisoner 27 Months Home Sgt. Owen Getting Things He Missed Veteran of combat duty in North Africa and prisoner of war for 27 months, Master Sergeant, Charles V. Owen, 211 Madison, Manning, wearer of the American defense and European theater ribbons, has checked in at the army ground and service forces redistribution station, Hot Springs, Ark., after a furlough at home. Although the major function of the redistribution station is the reassignment to duty of returned overseas veterans, the actual military appointments necessary to reassignment take up only about ten hours of the returnees' stay of about two weeks.
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