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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
6
A collection of wartime V mail and letters from sailors and soldiers to mothers and families. Messages from Bill Oakley William R. Oakley to his mom and notes from George Ellis Willie Pulley Douglas Mullis share homeward wishes prayers and updates from the Pacific and Europe. The correspondents express affection concern and hope for future reunions as they describe daily life and battles.
Charles Mullis, Pfc. USMC, Co. 63rd Eng., writes from a war zone describing capturing about three hundred Japanese soldiers and finding their money. He plans to send some money to Johnnie and remarks on his dirty appearance after the encounter.
A wartime poem by Abe Curry references the telephone company and switchboard work. It notes the harsh realities of war and the 10 percent success rate in Guadalcanal records. The piece invites readers to visit the switchboard at 314 Pfe and mentions Charlotte Ann Hargrove’s return home to Weldon after a visit with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Pilley.
George S. Butts, of the Service Company at Marine Corps Base San Diego California, informs the paper of a change of address. He expresses appreciation for Halifax county coverage and the paper’s sincere reporting shared with readers and friends back home.
Mrs E W Wall learns her son Edgar has stayed a week with Mrs B Phillips at 19 Tregenna Square St Ives Cornwall. The letter says he is well and cheerful and that the couple would adopt him if needed. Phillips promises to look after him and asks for a note from Mrs Wall.
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