11 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 11, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions the weather and asks about how Sharon is growing. Asks if she had received pacakages from yet.

GLC09951.01.250

12 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 12, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires how she and Sharon are doing. Mentions that he and the other men were discussing their first impressions of Burma.

GLC09951.01.251

13 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 13, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Assures he that he hasn't changed personality wise. Writes that since it is Mother's day that he wanted to thank her for all she has done to raise Sharon.

GLC09951.01.252

14 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 14, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions weather and that she should save gas coupons.

GLC09951.01.253

16 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 16, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses his wishes for when he returns home. Discusses how he has changed and when he expects to return.

GLC09951.01.254

17 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sharon E. West

One letter addressed to Sharon E. West from George West dated May 17, 1945. Letter is expressed to Sharon to remind her of her father.

GLC09951.01.255

17 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 17, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses that he is proud of Mildred for raising Sharon on her own. Shares what he think it will be like when he can go back to work and their routine.

GLC09951.01.256

18 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 18, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her operation and how she feels. Mentions the weather. Asks about acquiantances.

GLC09951.01.257

19 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 19, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her and Sharon. Mentions which movies he watched.

GLC09951.01.258

20 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 20, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her and Sharon. Mentions weather and chores done for the day.

GLC09951.01.259

29 May 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 29, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Describes listening to the environment around him at night. Corrects a friend who told Mildred that Burmese women wear grass skirts.

GLC09951.01.260

10 June 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Sharon E. West

One letter addressed to Sharon E. West from George West dated June 10, 1945. Explains how she may not know him because he was serving abroad when she was a newborn. Expresses that he loves her and thinks of her everyday.

GLC09951.01.261

19 June 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 19, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Imagines what it will be like when he returns home. Looks forward to sleeping in an actual bed and spending time with them.

GLC09951.01.262

23 June 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 23, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions movies he watched. Reflects on their relationship.

GLC09951.01.263

29 June 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 29, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and the weather. States that he needs 85 points in order to be discharged and that he currently has 64 points.

GLC09951.01.264

30 June 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 30, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that Mildred needs to take thyroid shots.

GLC09951.01.265

18 July 1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 18, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that his emergency furlough was denied and that Mildred had a rupture. Expresses how much he misses them.

GLC09951.01.266

26 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 26, 1943. Describes basic training with weapons and field hikes while stationed at Camp Fannin in Texas. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.01

29 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 29, 1943. Describes training with weapons and watching war propaganda films. Mentions receiving letters from family and friends. Writes, "Before I got in the army I [was] anxious to get in and I suppose I would feel the same way if I was out now, but I think I could appreciate civilian life an awful lot right now." Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.02

11 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 11, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Describes training with weapons, building biouvacs, drills, and breaks. Expresses that he would "love to be home and the privileges of a human being." Sends his best to his grandparents. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.03

12 August 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mommy and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated August 12, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Announces that he has been selected to train in the Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP). Describes travelling from Fort Thomas and picking up weapon training. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.04

5 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 5, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions weapon training and amount of men stationed at the camp. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.05.01

1943

13th Training Regiment

Booklet

Title: Fannin' the Breeze

One booklet is the third issue of a bulletin entitled "Fannin' the Breeze." Item is a bulletin released by Camp Fannin for the 13th Training Regiment. Contains an illustration of a soldier in gear sitting in puddle of water. Details what they would likely encounter while training. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.05.02

10 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother

One letter addressed to Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 10, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions different examinations he will have to complete for the week. Describes having to climb under rose thorn bushes and getting scratches. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.06

12 September 1943

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mother and Daddy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 12, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions attending church were majority of the members had left to work in defense plants. Notes that he joined the pastor for dinner. Written in Camp Fannin

GLC09951.02.07