Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009) to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.133 Author/Creator: Stone, Robert L. (1921-2009) Place Written: Oahu, Hawaii Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 2 October 1944 Pagination: 3 p. : envelope ; 24.5 x 16.6 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): Transcript of document
Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note with a change of address. It is not exact, but he will confirm his address once he knows it.
The letter is dated as "Oct 2nd." "Letters in a Box" dates the letter as October 2, 1944.
Robert "Bob" Stone was a Bombardier in World War II and served in the Pacific Front. These letters, were compiled by Bob's wife, Sheila M. Stone, and Ali Adair into a book named Letters in a Box. This book details Bob's service to his country, and his life after the war. Bob's letters were donated to the collection by his wife, Sheila M. Stone, in 2017. It contains a variety of letters, postcards, patches, pins, photographs, and scrapbooks that relate to Bob's training and combat missions.
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Oct 2nd
Dear Dad & Bee -
I have no time to write at length now but please discontinue to use APO 953 and use the following address instead. It is not exact but I believe I will receive letters mailed to it. In a few days I'll be able to confirm my absolute address but until then use this -
11th Bomb Group (Heavy)
APO 241 ? Postmaster
San Francisco, Cal.
S'long now.
All love-
Bobby
[envelope]
Lt. Robert L. Stone 0-696041
VII Bomber Command (Trnq. Det. Heavy)
APO 953 ? Postmaster
San Francisco, Cal.
Mr. J. C. Stone
375 Park Avenue
New York City (22)
N.Y.
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