Servicemen Letters From Davis California to Parents and Friends
Excerpts from letters by local servicemen describe Army life nine months in, K P duty, Thanksgiving meals, care packages from aunts, and leisure time on weekends. One writer visits London landmarks and briefly meets a cousin, another shores up cooking for USC girls staging entertainment, and a third notes life in the Arctic fields with reindeer and foxes while enjoying games and sports at camp.
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Davis
California
K. P
Mess Hall
Mary
Beta
James C. Taylor
Alaska
USC
Coburn To Brother Verdun Hansen Letter From Here To There
A rambling letter notes a journey from there to here with reflections on weather and people. The writer, Kenneth Coburn, mentions travel by unknown means, a long trip, similar conditions, and the desire to end the letter to avoid drawing attention from a possible censor and spies.
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Kenneth
Coburn
Verdun Hansen
It Rains on Boys in England and Daily Life Abroad
Excerpt from Ariel Miller describing English weather and expenses while stationed in England. He notes frequent rain, currency exchanges, and daily purchases like candy, haircuts, and cookies. The letter mentions friends and the Weston address as context for his correspondence.
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England
Ariel Miller
Mra
Otto Miller
Weston
One Son Overseas Other In States
A letter from Clyde Nash reports Pvt Keith Nash, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Nash, has completed basic training in the air corps at Lowery Field Colorado. He earned a power operated turret and gun sight specialist diploma and will transfer to Texas to continue training. England arrival noted with homesick reflections and appreciation of kindness from locals.
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England
USA
Clyde” Nash
Keith Nash
Air ‘Corps
Lowery Meld
Colorado
Texas
London Bombing Resilience and Personal Reflections From War
A wartime letter from David Wells to Mrs Wells McEntire describes surviving London bombing, brief leave to tour the city, and his duty as a first lieutenant with machine guns bound for Europe. He notes casualties, London Underground contrasts with New York, and contemplates tomorrow.
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England
London
Tog
New York
Leutenant
Letters From a Submarine Base in the Pacific
Harold Benson 1/c writes from a Southwest Pacific base describing reorganized units, long work hours, and morale. He talks of transfer, staying on the island, homecoming thoughts, and mentions Ezra T Benson’s honor and conference news. He signs as son of Mrs. Lillie Benson of Preston.
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Sijatera
States
Litle Island
Ezra T
Benson
Love
Harold (Benson
Lillie Benson
Preston
Soldier chronicle from England recalls dances and plans
Melvin Corbridge writes from England about attending dances near his base, a lingering cold from climate change, and plans to study at a new location. he mentions ice skating this winter and notes schooling interrupted his social outings. He reflects on Thanksgiving and remembers a year ago.
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England
Melvin ‘Corbridge
James Corbridge
Hawaii Barbers Wear Orchids In the Pacific
A Hawaiian Islands letter from Bryce Roe describes life as a six month army shavetail. He notes dentist visits, trench digging, tennis outings, and an orchid sighting in a barber shop. He mentions baseball struggles and a desire for publicity.
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Hawaiian Islands
Army
Fort Douglas
Pacific
Preston
Bryce Roe
War Bonds for Christmas Call Prompt Public Support
A patriotic appeal urges citizens to buy War Bonds as part of Christmas giving campaigns. Officials frame purchases as a direct boost to military efforts and national defense, encouraging broad community participation.
Writes Home On Arrival At Overseas Base
George, son of Mrs Roy Walker of Clifton, writes from an English base after arrival in England. He explains mail delays, foggy weather, and that he has not yet seen combat or the sun, adding that they attend schooling there.
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England
George
Roy Walker
Clifton
Glad That Mail Can Arrive From Home
A letter from Joseph Rindlisbacher to his parents thanks them for mail and mentions hoping to be in the states. He notes a northern trip, craving venison, snow, and cooling with a snowball while describing hot weather where he is.
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Beause
States
Joseph. Rindlisbacher
Mrs. FreakKmulisbacher
Office supplies in stock and War Bonds appeal
A brief notice promotes typewriter ribbons adding machine paper and other office supplies in stock. It urges readers to invest Christmas savings in War Bonds and to keep backing the attack.
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GODS
Arthur Taylor
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Buckingham Palace
Tower of London
London Bridge
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Big
Ben
St. Paul's Cathedral
West Minister
Abdey
the Red Cross
David Roberts
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Leters
John T. Olsens
Southwest Pacific
Hawaii
Breezey 'Ud Haob
Dale Roe
Breezey
Bryce
Lewis Roe
Mlerry
Greenland
India
Baugh Bros
Chine Paper
Try
Clints Cafe
Mr. and
Mrs
Clint Hendricks
Yee
Best
Burnham’ Hotel
Seasons Greetings
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