Hammond Times 1943 Obituary TOTH, John Jr. Whiting Sgt., Is Missing April 27, 1943 Staff Sgt. John TOTH, Jr. a gunner and assistant radio operator on a "Flying Fortress", has been reported missing in action in the European area since April 16, according to a telegram from the war department received by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John TOTH, 1510 Fred Street, Whiting. The day the war department telegram arrived the Toths also received a letter from their son which he had written April 14. Saturday they received from him an Easter gift of roses. Believed to be stationed somewhere in England. Sgt. TOTH has been overseas for about 6 weeks. He enlisted in the Army Airforce 10 months ago. Prior to his induction into the Army. TOTH was in the drum and bugle corps of the American Legion Post No. 80 in Whiting and was a drummer with regional orchestras. He was employed at the Sinclair Refining Company. cheryl BALOG wenberg