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Subject: World War, 1939-1945--Military life

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- "Bronze Star."
- 1945-00-00
- Newspaper article describing Grenier's heroism at the Remagan Bridge across the Rhine River in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
- 2008-07-15
- "Sergt. Grenier Wins Bronze Star Medal."
- 1945-00-00
- Newspaper article describing Grenier's heroism at the Remagan Bridge across the Rhine River in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
- 2008-07-15
- "Sgt. Grenier Leads Trucks Across Bridge Under Fire."
- 1945-00-00
- Newspaper article describing Grenier's heroism at the Remagan Bridge across the Rhine River in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions.
- 2008-07-15
- Army exchange service ration card for Raymond Grenier, issued for use in the European Theater of Operations, United States Army (ETOUSA).
- 1944-00-00
- 2008-07-15
- Change-of-address card from Barney E. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-01-29
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Christmas card from T. K. Bruce to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-11
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Captain Arthur V. Frank in the Philippines, to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-06-25
- In the letter Frank discusses the leisure activities, duties, and climate where he is stationed.
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from Captain Arthur V. Frank in the Philippines, to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-12-21
- In the letter Frank describes the combat he has seen, including an attack by "suicide Jap plans" not long after his unit landed in the Philippines. He then discusses his efforts to provide recreation for his fellow soldiers: "I am glad I am here,...
- 2010-01-25
- Letter from Earl E. Brightwell, stationed in India, to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-03-20
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from First Lieutenant Arthur E. Stump, Jr., "Morale Officer" at Gunter Field in Montgomery, Alabama, to Mrs. Prentiss at the USO Center.
- 1941-12-26
- In the letter Stump thanks Mrs. Prentiss for her work organizing the Christmas party for the servicemen at Gunter Field: "No doubt, you can appreciate the fact that a party without girls, especially for men who have had furloughs and passes taken...
- 2010-01-25
- Letter from former Frank M. Dixon in Birmingham, Alabama, to Governor Chauncey Sparks in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-08-31
- In the letter Dixon discusses the recent order from the War Department that ended segregation at Maxwell Field and other military bases: "It is a heartbreaking thing for those of us in the South who realize what the destruction of segregation would...
- 2010-09-22
- Letter from Harriet P. Engelhardt to her friend Sam.
- 1944-11-23
- During World War II Engelhardt worked with the Red Cross in Europe. In the letter she describes work and leisure activities while working with the troops, and she compares the experiences of combat soldiers with those who work at military posts:...
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from Harriet P. Engelhardt to the Morrises.
- 1945-01-00
- During World War II Engelhardt worked with the Red Cross in Europe. In the letter she describes work and leisure activities while working with the troops, and she describes the atmosphere in Germany: "We had expected Germany to be far different...
- 2008-07-15
- Letter from Herbert E. Browder, stationed "somewhere in Iran," to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943-12-16
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from Jean T. Carpenter to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-10-09
- During World War II, Carpenter served as a Yeoman 3rd Class in the U.S. Navy. In this letter Carpenter she thanks the staff for the newsletter and explains that she will soon be discharged from the service. "Letters from Home" were weekly...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from Paul Brandino, stationed at Camp Reynolds in Pennsylvania, to Mr. Demotte at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944-06-13
- In the letter Brandino discusses the upcoming bond drive that was mentioned in the last "Letter from Home" he received. He also asks that he continue to receive the newsletter at his new address. "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from Robert W. Brown, stationed in the Philippines, to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-05-09
- In the letter Brown describes his company's subdued reaction to the news of V-E Day: "You see, we realize over here that the road to home from over here is still a long and hard one. There's a lot of fighting to be done yet, and we hope that the...
- 2009-09-18
- Letter from Sergeant Edward L. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-01-26
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Sergeant Edward L. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945-03-09
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- 2009-09-11
- Letter from Virginia Harth in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the "Hostess Chairman" of the USO in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942-09-01
- In the letter Harth explains that Tulsa is about to open a USO Center, and she asks for advice: "People from Tulsa while visiting Montgomery have commented on the success and popularity of your organization...Would you please send any suggestions...
- 2010-01-25