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The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., December 29, 1944, page 3

GOLDENDALE SOLDIER REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION

Private Jim Trowbridge was reported missing in action in Germany as of December 1, according to word received by his sister, Esther Trowbridge, of Goldendale.
Private Trowbridge was with an infantry division known as the Rail Splitters. He had gone to England in September, and spent November in The Netherlands. Apparently he had been in Germany just two or three days. A brother, Bill, lives at Kent, Washington.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., January 1, 1945, page 1

PVT. JIMMY TROWBRIDGE, OF GOLDENDALE, KILLED IN ACTION ON GERMAN FRONT

Private Jim Trowbridge, who was listed last week as missing in action, has been reported killed on December 1st, after having been in Germany only two days. He is survived by a sister, Esther, of Goldendale, and a brother, Bill, of Kent. His mother, Beulah Trowbridge, was killed in an automobile accident two years ago, and his father, Dr. Willis Trowbridge, died several months ago. Private Trowbridge, 20, was president of the high school student body in Goldendale. He was an eagle scout and an accomplished pianist.

The Enterprise, White Salmon, WA., February 23, 1945, page 1

COUNTY SOLDIER BURIED IN HOLLAND

Esther Trowbridge, of Goldendale, has received a letter from Major General Bolling, of the 84th division, giving her further details of her brother's death. Private Jimmy Trowbridge was killed recently in Europe. The letter stated that he had been buried in Holland with an army chaplain performing the Protestant rites in an American army burial plot.
In another letter from Secretary of War Stimson, Miss Trowbridge was informed she would receive the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to her brother.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., February 15, 1945, page 1

TROWBRIDGE BURIAL IS IN HOLLAND SAYS GENERAL'S LETTER

Esther Trowbridge received a letter during the past week from Major General Bolling of the 84th division, giving her further details regarding her brother's death, Pvt. Jim Trowbridge, who was killed recently in Europe.
The letter stated that he had been buried in Holland, with an army chaplain performing the protestant rites . He was buried in an American army burial plot.
In another letter from Secretary of War Stimson, it was stated that Miss Trowbridge would receive the Purple Heart which had been awarded posthumously to her brother.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., December 21, 1944, page 1

JIMMY TROWBRIDGE MISSING IN ACTION WHILE IN GERMANY

Pvt. Jimmy Trowbridge was declared missing in action and Germany on Dec. 1, according to a telegram received here by his sister, Esther Trowbridge. She had received a letter from him Friday, in which he said he was well, was getting good food, and had arrived in Germany. The letter was written two days before he was declared missing.
He was with the 84th infantry division, known as the "Rail Splitters" He had gone to England in the middle of September, and spent November in the Netherlands. He had has been in the service for one and one-half years, receiving training at Cheyenne, Wyoming, Washington-Jefferson College in Pennsylvania, and at Camp Claiborne, Louisiana.
Trowbridge, who is 20, graduated from Goldendale high school in 1942, as valedictorian. During his school career, he played the piano and was also a miler on the track team, having won the county championship and placed in the state meet. He received his Eagle Scout badge during his senior year.
Trowbridge was both president and treasurer of the Student Body, was Boys' League secretary, vice-president of the Purple G. Club, a member of the glee club, board of control, Simcoe Pup Staff, Pep club and Torch Honor Society.
His brother Bill Trowbridge is teaching at Kent and his sister Esther lives in Goldendale.

The Goldendale Sentinel, Goldendale, WA., May 24, 1945, page 1

MEMORIAL SERVICES TO BE HELD HERE
Thomas D. Potwin, Editor Of Yakima Herald, Will Speak At Morning Program At 10:30 In High School Auditorium

Memorial services will be held in Goldendale Memorial Day, Wednesday, May 30 at 10:30 a.m. in the high school auditorium. As in the past, the program and services are in charge of Louis Leidl Post No. 116, American Legion. Thomas D. Potwin, editor of the Yakima Herald will deliver the message at the high school. Potwin is said to be an able speaker, and the largest crowd ever to attend Memorial services is expected to turn out to hear the Yakima editor.
Following the program at the high school, members of the Legion will hold a brief ceremony at the graves of veterans of both World War I and II. A firing squad will fire a salute in recognition of their departed comrades.
E.C. Kaiser, commander of the American Legion, invites and urges all residents to join in the services, which will pay tribute to the men who have lost their lives in both wars.
Following is a list of men from this county who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II: E.C. Allison, Wm. Becker, Fred Berrong, Marion Bolio, Homer Bilyeu, Jim Brashear, Robert Brown, Chas. Byrkett, David Cochran, Paul Cochran, John Dickey, Francis Ford, Alvin Ganguin, Don Heuton, John Hunsaker, Robert Hutchins, Harry Jones, Harold Lehman, Philip Lynch, Chas. Lowers, Dan Roe, Oren Sanders, George Shurtz, Harry Smith, Marion Scheel, Eugene White, Thomas Tradewell, Jim Trowbridge, Edward Thege and David Woodruff.