1 September 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 1, 1942. Richard relays that life has changed now that he is in a service unit. In addition to listing extracurricular activities he notes the large number of vaccinations. He is scheduled to leave base Wednesday, Sept. 2 and has been seeing a woman named "Agnes." He anticipates being deployed writing "I don't fell so bad about this as I thought I would, probably because of all the excitement & new things I think I'm going to see." Signed "Your Pal, Dick."

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21 September 1942

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

V-Mail

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated September 21, 1942. Richard informs Leonard he is in England but cannot reveal his exact location. He crossed the ocean on a boat to get there and is enjoying experiencing the British culture and people. Signed "Your Pal, Dick."

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22 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1942. Robert checks in on Leonard and informs him that he is a member of a Quartermaster Battalion. His job is to make sure all trucks have gasoline. Robert notes he works from six to nine. Robert hopes to qualify for Officer Candidate School. Signed "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest .

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26 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 26, 1942. Robert inquires if three letters were delivered. He details his job of filling trucks with gasoline in battle. In addition his battalion is training in combat fighting, the use of camouflage, and how to react to an enemy plane overhead. Robert hopes to meet women in Chattanooga. He concludes his letter asking Leonard to keep him up to date on "Dotty" and who she is with and how she is acting. Signed "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest .

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31 October 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 31, 1942. Robert is glad to hear Leonard is doing well. He recounts life on base. Includes ten mile runs in the rain and mud, picking up leaves, and sowing grass seed. Robert hopes to be home the first of December. Training includes gun handling, map reading, defending from aircraft, tanks, and chemical warfare, and marching. Robert hopes to gain some weight while there. Robert also hears from a woman named "Jane," but she didn't mention going steady. He suggests, "Load up some new girls for me then I can get a line…

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8 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert has been transferred to the "doughboy" outfit of the army. He hopes to receive a furlough in December. He asks Leonard how the women are treating him. He wonders if Leonard will receive another deferment, and sends his regards to Leonard's parents. Signed as "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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8 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert received a letter from Leonard and is responding. Robert is indifferent towards being in the infantry. He asks Leonard to "Tell those girls to drop a line now & then!" Signed as "Fuzz." Second letter written on November 8, 1942. Written at Camp Forrest .

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14 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert conveys that he misses women, and one in particular that he does not name. Life on base consists mostly of "drilling, training, & etc." He received a new helmet, leggings, blouses, belts, and rifles. In a recent firing exercise Robert got fourteen out of twenty. Signed "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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14 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert asks why Leonard is going to Chicago, and how he is getting there. He mentions that candy on base is four cents a bar. "I read Hershey on the candy bar & old memories come back - oh yeah - I wish it was summer again & I was home." Signed as "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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21 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. Robert asked Leonard to go to the "Touchdown Toddle" and spy on his girlfriend. He hasn't met any women or found anyone to "pal around with" on base. He ends the letter mentioning he enjoys the army. Signed as "Fuzz." Written at Camp Forrest

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28 November 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1942. Robert recounts the dinner and entertainment they received for Thanksgiving on base. His new company is stricter, and he is hoping for a furlough at the end of January. Robert tells Leonard that there is a dance at the Service Club every Friday night, but he is normally cleaning the barracks and has not gone. Signed as "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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5 December 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 5, 1942. Robert tells Leonard of an eighty mile hike he will be participating in. He notes "Still no women!" Fuzz thinks that his and Dotty's relationship is ending, which he attributes to distance. Written at Camp Forrest

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7 December 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Greeting Card

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One Christmas greeting card from Robert A. Wineiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 7, 1942. Depicts a dog in a red sweater and a cigarette siting in an ashtray. The cigarette smoke spells out, "Greetings." Written at Camp Forrest

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13 December 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1942. Robert recounts his hike through the woods. He notes that he hasn't put on any muscle, but is trying to complete four miles in fifty-five minutes. He claims "Dottie" has not written recently. He asks if Leonard is still going to Chicago. He senses that he will be leaving base soon. Signed as "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest .

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20 December 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 20, 1942. Robert thanks Leonard for the money he sent. Robert congratulates Leonard on his recent deferment. His company walked four miles in forty-five minutes that morning. Signed as "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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30 December 1942

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 30, 1942. Robert is glad Leonard had a good time in Chicago. He received pictures of a woman he has been in contact with but hasn't opened it because he is worried what she will look like. Robert had seven teeth filled at the dentist. He plans to submit his application in for OCS in January. His unit marched eleven miles the day prior. He is gaining weight slowly and hopes to be at 160lbs. Signed as "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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4 January 1943

Graeff, Raymond James, 1889-1963

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Susan Prowell and Raymond James Graeff to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 4, 1943. The envelope is addressed to Leonard at a Service School U.S.N.T.S (United States Naval Training School) in Great Lakes, Illinois. Leonard's parents write after receiving two of his letters. His mother, Susan, has not been feeling well. His father, Raymond, relays that Leonard's car battery is dead and the inspection is about expire. Raymond also notes that a woman named Mary Jacobs called and he should expect her letters soon. Also, Raymond assumes that "Fuzzy" is sick of army life at this…

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5 January 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 5, 1943. Robert thanks Leonard for the pictures he received. He notes that he is writing in a tent by candle light in freezing weather. He reminds Leonard to make sure his mother is given copies of the picture. Robert asks if there is a gas shortage and writes, "Save some till I get home." He is still hoping for furlough around the end of January or beginning of February. Signed "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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January 12, 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 12 1943. He recounts his recent training as fun except for having to dig fox holes. He tells Leonard that "Dotty has found either a 2B a 2C or 4F which she says she likes a lot." He asks about a woman Leonard is taking out and mentions a "beautiful girl working in a dry store in town" and that he will see what he can do. He also mentions not feeling as sad about Dotty as he expected. He still doesn't know when he will receive furlough, and hopes it will be before his unit goes to Florida. Signed "Fuzz." Written at…

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6 January 1943

Miller, Richard C., fl. 1941-1945

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Richard C. Miller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 6, 1943. Richard is glad that Leonard liked his Christmas card. Richard explains his delay in response on the number of letters he receives. He acknowledges that Leonard is working asks if he has purchased a new car even with the gas shortage. He comments on Robert Winemiller, joining the army he says "its not so bad once you get use to the life, but I assure you, I wouldn't want to go thru those first three months again myself and especially not, in the 'infantry.'" He mentions his recent trip to London and everything…

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14 May 1944

Basile, S.J., fl. 1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: Jennie Mosca

One letter from Sergeant S.J. Basile to Jennie Mosca dated May 14, 1944. He thanks her for her latest letter. He comments on how long it is and reassures her that he is aware of how much she loves him and that he returns her love. He mentions sending his newest photo of him behind his desk. He writes he has a "growly face" because of all the paperwork on it, which is three days behind. He wishes her love and apologizes for the shortness of the letter, he will write a longer one soon. The letter is written over a printed form that is in Japanese. There was a photo (GLC09604.02) and a photo…

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14 May 1944

Basile, S.J., fl. 1944

Photograph

Title: Photograph of Sergeant S.J. Basile behind a desk

One photograph of Sergeant S.J. Basile dated May 14, 1944. Basile is behind his desk located in a tent. There is a stack of paperwork in front of him and two other men in the background. The photo and a photo negative (GLCC09604.03) accompanied a letter to Jennie Mosca (GLC09604.01.)

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14 May 1944

Basile, S.J., fl. 1944

Photograph negative

Title: Photo Negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile behind a desk

One photo negative of Sergeant S.J. Basile dated May 14, 1944. Basile is behind his desk. There is a stack of paperwork in front of him and two other men in the background. The photo (GLC09604.02) and negative accompanied a letter to Jennie Mosca (GLC09604.01.)

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January 18, 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 18, 1943. Robert mentions that forgetting Dotty will take time and lists names of several women he wants Leonard to ask to write to him. Robert notes that that his unit is having "tests and inspections for the next couple weeks. They want to see if were ready to go over [to Europe]. Forty some Generals will be here." He also recounts a visit to the dentist. He concludes his letter "Later buddy stay out of the army, it's all right if you have a steady girlfriend but there's too many wolves!" Written at Camp Forrest

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January 25, 1943

Winemiller, Roberta A., fl. 1921-1947

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 25, 1943. Robert writes that the most fun he has in the army is watching good movies and mentions that he saw Andy Hardy's Double Life the day before. He is excited that Dotty is no longer going steady with her partner and that she has reached out to him. After which he mentions meeting girls in town. He also reminds Leonard to "Tell the girls to write. I like to hear from them." Robert mentions he received an application for Officer Candidate School and needs to fill it out. Signed "Fuzzy." Written at Camp Forrest

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