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war umn urive.consoling lxttkrMrn. William NorrU ot Starke whose son, 8-J*gr Robert T. Dodd. A'liM rwHRily reported mURlng In action, has received tli« following Icitet fnxm Chaplain Marlin I* Shitncr of the 47»lh AniUub-in urine Ornup:*'My dear Mr* NorrU:MY»»ur latter of Sept. 22 to thr Commanding Officer, 4th Anil-submarine SqoaMrou in reference »o your *n. -H-Kyl. Robert T Dodd. ASN 140270A3, ha* beer ' referred to me.I know how anxluua you an to hear acme encouraging worilfrom your non I wt«h (hat I | were In a position and could give you the news* you desire. Youi aon went on patrol over the Him .if lluray an Ausuet 8 and d(lt;2 not return. We have found nuth inu from him or the crew h« was with ■ mr*» Ihut dare* YtHi have my heartfelt «yro |.athl%lt;* during throe hour* ul your grief, of your longing ami tnxtoua waiting for i*»roe wore iliat will tall you that Robert u atf«. Hi* mlratag in action I* a ferilflc blow to u« mil I am aun K Id a greater blow to you Robert A’ll* an e^relleni radio operwtoi and a wonderful soldier. He WAi a credit to hlmaelf, Ills organUu tlon and to the fcrvtee. May out sincere prayer b* *h«i h« rntumi to ua and you it It be Cod a will -Our bopc of his *afe return here is dwindling day by day Onl Oo«T« grace U sufficient f*»r u-In momenta like this. The Commanding Officer of the 4th Antisubmarine Squadron la not permitted to write lo you because of military regular ions•‘Anything thal f can do for you at any time, please feel free tc write to me. Along with you. wt are hoping and praying for mom* encouraging nswa from Robert With every good wish to you aac Ood’s richest blMslngv, I am sincerely you re.Mai tin U flbancr.Group Chaplain **•pl! ■ i_ r» i
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Starke Bradford County Telegraph
Starke, Florida, US
Fri, Nov 05, 1943
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