World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns--France--Normandy; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; United States. Army--Military life;World War, 1939-1945 Campaigns England; Air raids; World War, 1939-1945--Europe--End; Bombs
Jimmy talks about how he wants to get back to civilian clothes. He says he can write more about his experiences now that the war is over. He talks about being in England and having bombs dropped close to him with gun fire from the sky at the same...
United States Army in World War II. War in the Pacific; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; Japanese; Food; World War, 1939-1945--Europe--End
James tells about encounters with the Japanese. He asks about Franks watermelon patch and would like to have some food made by Dorothy. He has gotten some fresh vegetables which is nice after eating dehydrated food. He talks of changes at home and...
United States Army in World War II. War in the Pacific; Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; Japanese; Food; Indiana Army Ammunition Plant--Indiana--Charlestown; Philippine Islands
James is in the Philippines. He just got over blood poisoning. He has been commisioned a 2nd Lt. He also received a Purlple Heart for a shrapnel wound in the hip. The Japanese are keeping them busy. He describes the fishing they do with TNT. He...
This is a ledger of the tolls received at Middle Toll Gate in Clark County, Indiana from 1867-1890. The Charlestown and Jeffersonville Turnpike Company managed the toll gate. The ledger was recorded by Thomas F. Prather, W.M. Gibson, A.J. Hay, J.B....
Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; V-mail; Marseille (France)
Everett doesn't like France. He and his brother Courtney got there on the Queen Mary. He had some close calls while in England. He discribes the places he went while in Europe. This letter is part of a 37 letter collection written to Frank A. and...
Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; V-mail; Hunting
Elmer talks about kids and the family. Some of the fellow soldiers are marrying Irish girls. Elmer would just like to breath some USA air. This letter is part of a 37 letter collection written to Frank A. and Dorothy Smith between March and October...
Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; V-mail; Food; Homesickness
Elmer talks about powdered eggs and how he wants to eat fresh eggs, butter, and milk when he gets home. This letter is part of a 37 letter collection written to Frank A. and Dorothy Smith between March and October 1945 during World War II. The...
Soldiers--Correspondence; World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives; V-mail; American Red Cross; Sight seeing; Paris (France)
Everett describes a tour of Paris he took with the American Red Cross. He thinks everything in France is expensive. This letter is part of a 37 letter collection written to Frank A. and Dorothy Smith between March and October 1945 during World War...
