European Stars and Stripes (Newspaper) - May 23, 1968, Darmstadt, Hesse                                1961 the stars and stripes forces Day fete something for All  Germany Rocc Al a review weapons slavs a band concert a Soe a time there was some Fps for everybody at the Ope nose sponsored by the units of Tompkins Barracks Here to Cele he armed forces Day and roman american Friendship week in one Day of festivities. But the biggest Success was rejected in proud culinary statistics at the end of a Long Day. 43, whose 23-year-old son is an air Force sergeant. Poe who is to leave saturday for a new assignment at it. Hood. Feels strongly that he and his fellow senior cos have to keep on our toes and talk to the younger generation in their own language. The Kansas City mo., native a school dropout caught up two formal education in the army completing High school and by hrs of allege through Extension courses. Kec Allm. His St. Patrick s Day enlistment at 14 in 1939, Poe sgt. Maj. Sidney a Poe said with a smile i really wanted to join the civilian conservation corps acc but i could t prove i was 16." but he was Able to convince the army Recruiter that he had just turned "18." the intrepid teen Ager proved his gallantry in world War during heavy combat in Italy. Later after five years 1945-50 in civilian life he again showed the same heroism during the Korea War. His decorations for 24 years of Active service include a Silver Star two Bronze stars legion of Merit purple heart and innumerable commendation medals. This latest assignment with v corps Cut Short on the advice of doctors because of a severe heart attack last december marked i of s 14th year of association with it. Gen. Andrew j. Boyle now v corps cd. They had teamed up on an earlier tour in Germany at it. Knox in Hawaii and in Korea. Poe s successor Here is sgt. Maj. Elvin Hulshizer in addition to his military duties Poe has been Active Here i scouting Pat and the protestant men of the Chapel. His wife Doris has been the inspirational Force in the organization of joint luncheons among no wives of various v corps units. She also started the Gibbs pm and no wives  poes in addition to their son Sidney jr., have a 15-year-old daughter Debbie