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- Letter written by Charles Beavers, a first lieutenant in the U. S. Army Air Corps, to his uncle, Jack Rawls.
- 1944 January 25
- Beavers writes from Italy and discusses life in the army and the desired outcome of the war.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Scrapbook kept by Ray Morton while serving in the Navy during World War II, from February 1943 to December 1944.
- 1943-1944
- Morton served as a Gunner's Mate Third Class in the Pacific Theater. This scrapbook documents his time in San Diego after he first enlisted; the time in Alabama when he was home on leave; and his year and a half in Australia. Subjects documented in...
- Alabama Photographs and Pictures Collection
- Pass issued to Raymond Grenier while serving at Camp Sibert in Etowah County, Alabama.
- 1943 March 3
- The pass gives Grenier permission "to remain absent from his organization and to travel a distance of not more than 100 miles from his station when not on duty." It is only valid for twenty-four hours.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Army exchange service ration card for Raymond Grenier, issued for use in the European Theater of Operations, United States Army (ETOUSA).
- 1944 circa
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Pay record for Sergeant Raymond Grenier.
- 1944 May 23
- The record lists Grenier's insurance payments, salary, and raises.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Sergt. Grenier Wins Bronze Star Medal."
- 1945 circa
- 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.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Bronze Star."
- 1945 circa
- 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.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- "Sgt. Grenier Leads Trucks Across Bridge Under Fire."
- 1945 circa
- 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.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from William V. Tingle "off the northern coast of Japan," to his sister, Mrs. Cammie O. Brasher in Birmingham, Alabama.
- 1945 September 8
- In the letter Tingle mentions that he was able to see part of the Japanese surrender, and he discusses his part in the occupation of northern Japan.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Program for a concert at Maxwell Field, featuring Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians.
- 1942 August 21
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- V-mail from Corporal William A. Davidson, "stationed somewhere in Italy," to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1943 January 1
- In the letter Davidson describes how he spent his Christmas and New Year's holidays, and he recalls the social events Mrs. Prentiss organized for the soldiers in Alabama: "I really would [have] enjoyed being there for your Xmas parties and dances....
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Program for the dedication of USO club at 119 Commerce Street in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1942 April 26
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Captain Arthur V. Frank in the Philippines, to Mrs. J. L. Prentiss in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945 June 25
- In the letter Frank discusses the leisure activities, duties, and climate where he is stationed.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Harriet P. Engelhardt to the Morrises.
- 1945 January-February
- 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...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Harriet P. Engelhardt to her friend Sam.
- 1944 November 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:...
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Sergeant Edward L. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945 January 26
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from Sergeant Edward L. Brown to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945 March 9
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Christmas card from T. K. Bruce to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1944 November
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- Letter from W. T. Crowder to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945 April 1
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection
- V-mail from Lieutenant Roy J. Cochran to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
- 1945 May 19
- "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
- Alabama Textual Materials Collection

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