Fiji Girl Marries American
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Major Edward C. D. Scherrer, of Shawnestown, Ill., USA, and his Fiji bride, formerly Miss Joyce Kearsley, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Kearsley, of Suva. Captain at the time of his marriage, he was promoted for his part in the New Georgia campaign, when he was twice wounded. He was the first Allied soldier to land in the Munda area, and he also captured the first Jap officers’ sabre of the campaign, which was presented, according to custom, to Admiral Halsey.