Letters From Men In Service Dear Mom
A serviceman writing from California describes being transferred, living among strangers, and plans for a San Francisco visit. He notes train changes, a boat ride, possible furloughs, and mentions the 344th and B-24 unit. He cites war news in Europe and asks for letters, providing address access through the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Lakeland
San Francisco
St. Louis
Florida
Oakland
San Francisco Bay
Europe
Killer Kane
Sicily
Gerald
Jerusalem Tour Diary by Wilmer Allison in May 1943
Wilmer Allison reports from Jerusalem describing visits to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Bethlehem, the Garden of Gethsemane, the Mount of Olives, and the Jordan River. He notes mosques, the Wailing Wall, and Dead Sea swimming, plus hotel life, local guides, and gifts. he adds personal details about weight and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
David
Jerusalem
YMCA
States
Old City
Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Ted
Christ
Mary
Calvary
Omar
Golden Gate
Jaffa
Bethlehem
Church of
Bethsemane
Gethsemane
Jordan River
Dead Sea
Bethany
Jericho
Jordan
Air Corps
Baker Test Prompts Rex Wyckoff to Lead Bread Making
Rex Wyckoff, stationed at Camp Hill and Farragut Idaho, reports baking duty in the main bakery. He describes 5,000 pies daily and 3,500 loaves, with tests for bakers, a pie machine, large ovens, and a clean maple-floored facility. He mentions letters home, Spokane visits, and hopes of becoming ship crew, possibly on Oklahoma, to avenge Bill Tucker. He signs as Skippy Rex Wyckoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burks
Camp Hill
Cooks & Baker's School
Bedford
Spokane
Washington
Don Wyckoff
Santa Ana
California
Oklahoma
Bill Tucker
Skippy
Rex R. Wckoff
James Blake Letter From May 24 1943 Rural Update
A wartime family letter notes Arthur Blake in the infantry while Bill serves in the Navy and Bob in the Air Force. The writer comments on Mick’s height, Dad’s steady work, and his own rough vigor as the family reflects on service members and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Blake
Infantry
Bill
Navy
Bob
Air Force
Mick
Letters from the Front Share War Talks and Work Ethic
In Alaska and North Africa era letters Otha P Fidler writes of daily shop duties and hard labor building the Alaska Highway. He contrasts frontline dangers with civilian envy, praising teamwork, patriotism, and the grind of defense work while hoping for a Christmas reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otha P
Fidler
Alaska
Mildred
Dutch Harbor
Alladin
Otha P. Fidler
Arthur Blake Writes Dear Mother and All
Arthur Blake sends a personal note to his mother and family expressing well wishes and affection in a brief message.
Message From a Son Aboard Ship in Hawaii
The letter from a son describes travel through Honolulu and Pearl Harbor, mentions seasickness and water, and reassures family he is not in much danger. He notes Juanita's upcoming birthday and promises to write when possible while away in the Hawaiian Islands. He sends love and asks his family to take care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Miller
Hawaiian “Islands
Honolulu
Pearl Harbor
Juanita
Appreciation note from the Marshes for support during illness
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marsh thank friends for cards and letters received during Mrs. Marsh’s illness and hospital stay. They acknowledge many kindnesses and say the thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
Thanks for Sympathy After Loss of Lt Larry Stark
The Stark family expresses gratitude to friends for sympathy after the death of Lt Larry Stark. They thank those sending cards letters calls and personal sympathy and say the kindness will not be forgotten. Mrs Lawrence Stark and children Tom Donald Nadine Stark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Stark
Lawrence
Stark
Tom Stark
Donald
Nadine
Notice of administrator for J H Irwin estate in Taylor Iowa
On June 22 1943 the Clerk of the District Court of Taylor County Iowa appointed Elme T Brice as administrator of the estate of J H Irwin deceased. All debts must be paid and all claims presented duly authenticated to the court for allowance. J M Haddock attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
J. H. Irwin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gerald Barnes
Barnes
Salinas
Calif
Wilmer Allison
Folks
Tel-Aviv
Wilmer
Rex Wyckoff
U. S. Naval Training
Sta. Farragut, Idaho
Jim
U. S
Sgt
J. A. Blake
Clark¢Galey
PEAS
Graham
Cooper
Prunes
James Blake
Robt
Terrell
Jeff
Cliff
Golda
Hirhito
Africa
United Nations
Italy
Elme T. Brice
Adinistrator
J. M. Haddock
Atty
Court Street Fruit Market
Sunkist
Lima
Rialto
Simon Kent Smith
Tom Conwa
Jane Randolph
Jack Hol
Autry
Randolph Scott Glenn Ford
Claire Trevor
Evelyn Keyes
Edgar Buchanan
Columbia Picture
Richard Benning
Jack Waley
Patricia
Walter H Molen
Gilbert
Elizabeth Pattersen
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