News of Our Men and Women in Uniform
Reports from Alameda and nearby bases detail service members with family ties here. Cpl Frederica M Brown returns from furlough to Pendleton and Oceanside, while Cpl James L Brown visits Chico Army Air School, and husband and wife Wendell Hall and family plan Alameda residence while he studies merchant marine-related courses. Other letters describe service in the Pacific, Tokyo raids, and assignments at San Bruno and Camp Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
Frederica M Brown
Fred H. Brown
San Francisco
Cpl Brown
Pendleton
Oceanside
Cal
James L. Brown
Baby
C . M Brown
Chico
Wendell Hall
San Francesco
Alameda
Calif
Bjorke
Marian Emitcott
Portland
Bob
Betty Abel
Alda Baynes
Keith Mintonye
Momm
San Bruno
Galif
Sarah Kaye
William Dye
Ft Riley
Kansas
Idon Brodie
Camp Lewis
Wash
Ft. Riley
Eldon
E. F Brodie
Mayse Boys Back in States After Overseas Service
Dorothy Mayse reports her two sons, stationed in Alameda California, after 17 months overseas aboard fighters and transport units. Jack trained at United Airlines center for civil license and serves on the ground crew of the Mars after Navy duty across Australia, New Guinea, and the Pacific. Betty Jo works as clerk and advances to aviation machinist mate third class at the Alameda Naval Air Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy QC Mayse
Alameda
Calaff
Jack
United Airlines Training Center
Oo Carrer Aircraft Service Unit
Mars
Brisbane
Australia
Hawaiian
New Guinea
Hollae Fis Palau Admiralties
Leyte
Local Marine Correspondent Letters From Home Reach Boys
Pvt Gaylord Wilberger writes from Fort Postum and notes contact with local boys Dear Tom Olga and others. He mentions Lela, Arthur still in France, Melvin Kennon in a Philadelphia hospital for sinus issues, and uncertain furloughs until operations or war end. He adds no injuries to himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Olga
Lela Arthur
France
Melvin Kc
Philadelphia
Penn
War memoir fragment from Pvt. G G Wilberger
Private Wilberger reports high fever and cramps with dyztern tery, minor shrapnel scratches, and a desire to contact friends Billy Sem Harry Brown Johnny Williams and Lela. He describes camp life at a transient center, hopes for leave, mentions Roosevelt and Truvnan, and notes rainy hot weather while awaiting standby deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Billy Sem
Harry Brown
Iwo Jima
Johnny Williams
Coquille
Lela
Roosevelt
Truvnan
Gaylord
G. Wilberger
Letter From Philippines Describes Arrival and Living Conditions
Mrs. Carlile's son Laverne writes from the Philippines about arriving just before New Year after a San Francisco voyage. He notes hot damp weather, mosquito netting, restless nights with alerts and earthquakes, a sparsely furnished room, mud during rains, and hopes for better living conditions after a forthcoming move.
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Carlile
Laverne
Philippines
San Francisco
Press Wireless Crew Prepares For Busy Night
A courier notes a busy press wireless crew awaiting room access and plans to sleep soon. The writer asks for letters, signs off with affection to Grandma, Dad, and the recipient, signing as LaVerne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grandma
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