Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009 to Jacob Stone

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GLC#
GLC09620.042-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
16 August 1943
Author/Creator
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Title
to Jacob Stone
Place Written
Childress, Texas
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 27.2 cm, Width: 19.4 cm
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Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II

Addressed to "Dad." Writes a quick "thank you" for a generous check from his father. Dropped two more bombs since he last wrote, and passed his "64" [physical], even though his eyes were considerably weaker this time around. Training is exhausting, the food isn't good, and they don't get enough sleep.

Letter is dated as "Monday Nite." "Letters in a Box" notes the date as August 16, 1943.

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