Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016 to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff

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GLC#
GLC09611.079-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
16 September 1943
Author/Creator
Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Title
to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff
Place Written
Great Lakes, Illinois
Pagination
4p. : envelope Height: 16.4 cm, Width: 13.4 cm
Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II

One letter from Leonard Eugene Graeff to Susan Prowell Graeff and Raymond James Graeff dated September 16, 1943. Leonard begins by quoting the repeated marching commands of his superiors. He relays that he took a test for service school which he hopes to attend after basic training. He comments on the education of the other recruits. He mentions that when he gets into a routine it will be easier for him. And that he will need to send his mirror and washrag home because "[I] don't need the mirror and they don't use wash rags in the navy." In reference to the food he says that it "tastes good" and he "eats enough for three fellows and I wouldn't eat it if I were home- how about that?" Signed, "Leonard."

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