My Little Notes:
Two things come to mind when I read this letter: "Biloxi Blues" and Souvenirs! I am rooting for him too that he can leave this place!
Fun to Watch!
1988 Movie Biloxi Blues - WWII recruits at Boot Camp at Biloxi, Mississippi. Rain and Heat!
One minute trailer on Biloxi Blues movie
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| The Air Corps patch my Dad received from his brother Louie. |
During WWII souvenirs such has handkerchiefs, handkerchief holders and pillow cases were very popular to give to mothers, sweethearts or family:
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| Handkerchief holder probably similar to what Uncle Louie got his mother. |
Wow thanks again Mom for all the additional pics and things you included - great to get a visual!! Yeah, it's really sad hearing about how all his friends are leaving and he misses his family, and it's got to be rough and lonely (I definitely get that vibe when reading the letter, too, very sad.) I love the document he was able to write on, with the army air forces logo.
ReplyDeleteI can't say I blame him for spending his pay, when you're stuck like that, you really need some kind of outlet!! I see again about being proud of Granddad going to the art institute (seems like the whole family was happy about this) so I really wonder!!
Yes, but unfortunately I don't think he ever did. He was only 12 at the time and you know how children say what they plan to do. We do know that we went to that Washburne Trade School at 17 and the US Navy at 19.
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