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

GLC09620.006

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GLC#
GLC09620.006-View header record
Type
Letters
Date
February 12, 1943
Author/Creator
Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009
Title
to Don Stone
Place Written
Nashville, Tennessee
Pagination
2 p. : envelope Height: 25 cm, Width: 16.2 cm
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Transcript of document
Primary time period
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
Sub-Era
World War II

Addressed to "Don." Wanted to write a quick letter before he "leaves to help win the war." Thanks him for the "St. Cris" (St. Christopher Medal) on a nylon chain. Describes life in the barracks as "funnier than a musical comedy on broadway." Explains he hasn't had any classification tests yet, but will probably start on Monday. Moves on to talk about the rampant gambling, and the seven-hand poker games that Don would love. Complains about the tough grind of "K.P." [Kitchen Patrol] briefly and thanks Don again for his long letter and the "St. Cris" and the inscription on it.

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