Coddaire, James A., 1907-1997 [World War II letters of James A. Coddaire] [Decimalized .01-.19]

to Olive Coddiare

James Coddaire writes to Olive Coddaire, his wife, that he just recived a letter from her dated the 30th of July, and complains about how long it took to arrive. He mentions that a signal skyrocket was sent over them the other day and casued the boys...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes to his wife that he just got two letters that she wrote to him, and thanks her for getting him razors as they had no PX on the base. Coddaire also discusses the destruction of some of the towns they have passed through. He also...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes Olive that he just got his very own pen, as well as seven letters in the mail today, one from Rose and the rest from her. He also mentions giving Ed her address as he lost it. He asks Olive to send him the New Yorker if she can get...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes to Olive that he recieved two letters one from her and one from Gloria. He's glad Dick was able to fix the machine and she was able to put on her show. He also mentions that he used his Schick with a battery from the radio and it...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire wrote a short note wishing Olive a happy anniversary. "Happy Anniversary to you on our fifth. Love and kisses, Jimmy."

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes Olive that he had a haircut this morning, it was a mess as he had 5 guys working on it and nobody knew what they were doing. He says it's fine though as he has no plans on going on any dates with girls until he gets back to the states...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes about his adventures in Nantes where he went on a pass. He mentions talking to an elderly man who had been to England before the war and spoke good English, and also talked to a young women who was learning English in school and...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddiare complains about getting his first piece of mail in the last 10 days. He says "Our Platoon Sergeant Nominated and Elected me in one Swoop, To Handle the Serving of Chow" He then descibes the process of serving dinner, which was cooked in a...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire mentions that a bunch of men got silver stars and hearts, but the majority of the day he "stooged around." He says he got a new roasary from the chaplian as his was falling apart, and asked Olive to send him some V-Mail ink, and a can of...

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to Olive Coddiare

Corddaire writes that he intends to go to mass, however it's two miles away. He also talks about Perguson coming over for mid day coffee and bringing a box from California with dried fruit and a cake to share. He mentions writing to his dad, and...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that they will have to send V-Mails more often as the radio announced that the use of air mail stamps will not guarantee delivery by air mail. He also thanks Olive foe the socks, gloves, and big squares. He mentions getting a hors d...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that it was a field day with the mail and that he got three air mails, two V-Mails, and one letter. The letter was from his father and dated in October, but everything else was from February. He also got a box from Mrs. Salter with...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he got four packages, and two V-Mails with mail this morning. Two boxes were from Olive, one from Gloria, and one from Gladys. The "loot" was plum pudding, rum sauce, cookies, candy, a jar of cheese, tuna, chocolate bars, loose...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he had a bunch of mail, four V-Mails, and two letters. One letter from Bill Elder, and one from Isobel and Jack which was dated March 9th. The V-Mails were from her and were from the 2-5th of March. He mentions that the name of a...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he is in England probably on leave and he went to the seaside yesterday, and then went to a tea room for tea and cakes. He says that they created a furor on the bus ride as they handed out choclate to the kids and were nearly...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes another letter from England mentioning his continued journeys. He mentioned meeting up with a roomate's old school chum, and being bored from their talk. He also says he got a V-Mail from Olive and that he regrets not being home for...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes from England, he just recieved Olive's letters from the 9th and 10th of October, and says he is sorry for not telling her something sooner, and that he wasn't aware of how worried it made her. He mentions the food and how everywhere...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he received a V-Mail from Olive, and two Christmas boxes with candy and fruitcake inside. He mentions their friend Isobel going to Florida saying that it isn't the season for it. Coddaire also mentions that one of the theaters...

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to Olive Coddiare

Coddaire writes that he sent Olive a package with a few books he thinks she will get a kick out of. He also says he recieved a box from her, with olives, bullion cubes, crackers and a can of tomato juice. He request that Olive send him some...

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