Wartime letter from Millard Jernigan in 1944 France
Millard Jernigan writes from France describing routine camp life, mail from home, and foxhole living as he and comrades cope with長 daily hardships. He recalls New York visits, Times Square scenes, and religious experiences, ending with a reflection on Manhattan’s skyline.
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New York
Times Square
Cuba
Mexico
Brazil
India
Jack Dempsey
Tony Pastor
Roseland
St. Paul's Cathedral
Father Duffy
Bill
Coo
Central Park
Manhattan
Seaside Navy Letters: Crew Earn White Deck Stripes
In a Sheepshead Bay dispatch dated August 28 1944 a sailor writes to family about feeling well and the pride of earning white deck stripes with Charles and Martin after seven weeks of hard work aboard the Blues, signaling qualification for above deck duties.
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Sheepshead Bay
Mom
Sis
Charles
Martin
Don’t Neglect Slipping False Teeth
An old advertisement promotes FASTEETH alkaline powder to secure false teeth. It claims teeth stay firm while talking eating laughing or sneezing without gummy taste, offering confidence and comfort. Available at drug stores.
Message From Bud Cole From Brooklyn Barracks
A letter from W. R. Cole, serving in Brooklyn, expresses love to family and friends. He describes a hill in Central Park, mentions ten weeks left for Advanced Deck Training, and asks for ongoing letters and greetings to children.
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Central Park
W. R. Cole
U.S. M.S. TS
Sheepshead Bay
Brooklyn
New York
N. Y
1945 Tax Returns Will Be Simple
A Treasury plan introduces a simplified 1944 income tax return for individuals with total income under 5000 dollars. Employers provide triplicate withholding receipts by January 31, and employees file pert in information by March 15. The collector then computes taxes and issues bills or refunds.
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Treasury Facstiay
Treasury
Soldiers and Families Visit Over Weekend
The report notes wages on withholding receipts and small extra earnings. Pfc George L Green, stationed at Fort Myer Virginia, spent Friday with his wife Mrs Reba Green. Pvt James F Baggett of Fort Bragg visited here over the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs H G Baggett.
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George L. Green
Army
Reba Green
Green
Fort Myer
James F. Baggett
Fort Bragg
H. G. Baggett
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Armed Services
France
Millard Jernigan
Ottis J. Reynolds
Roanoke Rapids, N. O
Kidd Building
WS Johnson’s
Roanoke Avenue
Roanoke Rapids, N. C
Barman’s
Western Auto
Ager
Roanoke Ave
Tickle
E. D. Harbour
Optometrist
Roanoke Rapids
American Medical Association
Council of Physical Therapy
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