30 March 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mrs. Michael Youravech

One letter from William J. Myers to Mrs. Michael Youravech dated March 30, 1943. William writes that this is the first time he wrote her, and apologizes. He hadpreviously written a letter to her, about people and places in Toledo, but since she left Toledo before he had a chance to send it he tore it up. He mentions that he only has one more day of school, and can't wait to be done. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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28 April 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated April 28, 1943. William writes that they were to go to Myrtle Beach on Monday but they hadn't gone yet. He tells Mary Rose that the school for Gunnery is difficult, and, like everywhere else, they teach it differently. William also tells Mary Rose that he took out some insurance and was sending the forms for her to keep until he gets the policy information. He also says that he has to stop by the orderly rooms to make out a will. At the end of the letter he asks. "How is junior coming along?" William signs the letter as "Tex."

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2 May 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 2, 1943. William writes in response to Mary Rose's last letter. He mentions that there won't be another letter for a few weeks as he will be sent to Myrtle Beach next week. He says it is a rigorous program and from what he hears he will be too busy to write. William also asks if she has been to the doctor yet. He wants to know if she is expecting. He says if there is a junior he wants her to take care of herself and "no more of these exercises, like running or playing ball. I don't want nothing happening to you or Jr.." William…

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14 May 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 14, 1943. William starts his letter writing "Hell-o Mother." He continues "How do you like the new title? Well it won't be so long before you are." He writes that Mary Rose should be taking care of herself and that he knows it's going to be tough, but she should be his good little soldier like she keeps telling him to be. William proposes that if it is a boy he names him and if it's a girl Mary Rose names her. He suggests two names. He also reports that he is not eligble for furlough. William mentions that he is going to go and make…

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7-8 May 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 7-8, 1943. This letter is half-typed and half-hand-written. William writes that he just got back from Myrtle Beach and he thought he did pretty good, even though he got air sick. He writes that it isn't unusual and that everyone gets sick. When he said he didn't like getting sick he was told, "It's not what I like, but what I have to get used too." William also mentions that the planes at the airfield are all in the woods. He mentions that it looked at first like there were only three planes, but then they all came out of the woods.…

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18 May 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 18, 1943. William writes to Mary Rose that he misses her so much and is sorry to take so long answering her letters. He writes, "I told you to expect such things, when you married me." William also writes that his staff rating was deleyed. He asks if it is possible for Mary Rose to travel down to see him as it might be the last time she will see him for a while, but it is up to her. He also mentions that he hasn't been paid in two months but should be paid at the end of the month. He also notes in passing that he has been in school a…

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23 May 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 23, 1943. William writes that he went swimming last night in a lake that is only a few hundred yards from base. While he was swimming another guy was fishing and had great luck. He wasn't sure of his flying due to recent fuel shortages, but hopes to go in the afternoon. William also asks Mary Rose for money as he still hasn't been paid, and reminds her to think about coming to visit if she thinks it is a good idea. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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27 May 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated May 27, 1943. William writes to Mary Rose in hopes that the letter will get to her before she leaves to visit him. He has not been able to get to town to see about getting a room for her. He suggests that when she arrives she contact the Chamber of Commerce for room availability, or to call his squadron. He gives Mary Rose the phone number of the Chamber of Commerce. William also mentions that he will also go into town and check room availability. The letter is very circular and William repeats himself a few times. William signs the…

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15 July 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated July 15, 1943. William writes that he can't write much as he is leaving that night, his orders have changed, and he is going to the west coast. He asks Mary Rose not to write back to him as he is not sure where he is going. He wants her to wait until he knows where he will be before she writes again.

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23 July 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated July 23, 1943. William writes that they arrived Wednesday night and they are staying in a hotel/hospital. He thinks it's a nice place, but he is cold at night. William expresses his doubts that he will make it "across" (presumably overseas) but gives her an A.P.O. address in San Francisco. William also mentions that he might send some stuff home but, not to get too concerned if nothing arrives. He also notes that he doesn't know when his pay will arrive but there is an allotment that will arrive in September. William signs the letter as…

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January 15, 1945

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated January 15, 1945. William writes that he is listening to a radio show, "Bob Hawks and the Camel Show." He also mentions that he received the letter she enclosed in her last letter and he will drop them a line. William also mentions that he went on a deep sea fishing expedition, where he caught a Gruber fish and two octopuses. He also mention that a movie star, Brian Donbury, visited the ward and was real nice. He signs off wishing her all his love and signs the letter Bill.

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4 January 1943

Grwoley, Jules, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated January 4, 1943. Jules writes that he was transferred to his current company at Camp Crowder, Missouri. He will be in basic training for four weeks and then in radio training for fourteen weeks. He received his pack and gas mask today. Jules also mentions that the weather is unpredictable, warm one day and cold the next. He writes, "Everyone, me too, is coughing that's the Crowder Croup." This letter is written on Camp Crowder stationery. Written at Camp Crowder.

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January 18, 1943

Kowarsky, Bernice, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Bernice Kowarsky to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated January 18, 1943. Bernice is writing instead of studying for her regents' exams the next week. She complains that the weather is so warm she cannot concentrate on anything. She mentions a magazine called Tower, which published her story, and discusses how exciting it is to have a work published. She mentions seeing Linda Barbara at the hospital in Far Rockaway. She writes that Linda Barbara resembles a new born kitten to her, but everyone says she is very pretty. Bernice also tells Richard about a novel she just finished…

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10 February 1943

Grwoley, Jules, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated February 10, 1943. Jules writes that he is sorry to hear Richard was in the hospital and that he has managed to avoid it so far. He finished basic and has been classified as "Radio Repair," and pre-radar. He will be reclassified as radar as soon as it opens again as the rank has been closed for now. Jules mentions he has been on duty three times. He is now hiding in the service club to avoid digging ditches. This letter is written on Camp Crowder stationery. Written at Camp Crowder.

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February 5, 1943

Kowarsky, Bernice, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Bernice Kowarsky to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated February 5, 1943. Bernice thanks Richard for his letter and for her one and only graduation gift so far. She updates him on Dorothy's cold, "as far as Dorothy is concerned, her cold is better." Bernice complains that graduation didn't live up to her expectations, and that the diplomas were actually just blank pieces of paper. She was much happier when Tower and the Senior Book came out than at graduation. Bernice also updates Richard on some others saying that Sal has been put into 1A, and Harold was reclassified as 4F. She…

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17 February 1943

Silbiger, Richard Jerome, 1922-1999

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorothy Silbiger

One letter from Richard Jerome Silbiger to Dorothy Silbiger dated February 17, 1943. Richard has K.P. (kitchen patrol) duty and says he plans to look at her photo as inspiration to keep going. He then recounts what happened in a bivouac yesterday. In the pre-dawn they were woken up and left for an eight mile march with a temperature of -14 degrees Fahrenheit outside. They carried sixty pounds of pack, equipment, clothing and a rifle. They marched barely a half hour when the first case of frost bite appeared. There were 75 men out of a company of 250 men who had to be taken back to base via…

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27 March 1943

Grwoley, Jules, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorothy Silbiger

One letter from Jules Grwoley to Dorothy Silbiger dated March 27, 1943. Jules complains to Dorothy that he hasn't heard from her husband, Richard, in almost a month. Jules mentions that in Dorothy's last letter to him, she mentioned seeing him in a dream and he doesn't want her dreaming of him. Jules wants Florence to dream of him instead. He complains about K.P. (kitchen patrol) duty, and scrubbing. He says it is not good for his complexion. Jules will be done with radio training in three weeks, and hopes to be in Florida before then. He likes the idea of living in Florida, but plans to wait…

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2 May 1943

Gerber, Jack, fl. 1941-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorothy Silbiger

One letter from Jack Gerber to Dorothy Silbiger dated May 2, 1943. Jack writes that mutual friends, Betty and Sam, just got married and should be home from their honeymoon soon. He complains about how much work he has to do and how busy they are with classes. He reports that it's about a year of schooling condensed into four months. He apologizes for the letter being so short, but he has to be fast with everything. This letter is written on Camp Davis stationery.

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1 June 1943

Gerber, Jack, fl. 1941-1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Dorothy Silbiger

One letter from Jack Gerber to Dorothy Silbiger dated June 1, 1943. Jack starts explaining that each letter he writes tends to get written over the course of a week when he catches little breaks to work on it. He complains that with the pace of classes his handwriting is getting bad as he struggles to write quickly enough to take notes. Jack also writes he will be a real smart guy once they see each other again if he retains most of what he is learning. The topics include; surveying, map reading, airplane recognition, motor transportation, rifles, telephones, radio, electricity, and a lot on…

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16 June 1943

Stone, Sayord, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Sayord Stone to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated June 16, 1943. Sayord writes that he received Richard's letter and understands the contentment he gets from Dorothy's presence. He asks if Richard is loving radar work. Sayord writes the O.C.S. (Officer Candidate School) is diminishing and getting replaced by WAAC's (Women's Army Auxiliary Corps). There is now an order that 80 percent of the personnel must be 1B men. He writes that this week they started training. He feels it is weird as it is his first time training since basic. Syaord writes that despite his wife's objections he…

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11 June 1943

Linder, Arno, fl. 1943

Typed letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Arno Linder to Richard Jerome Silbiger dated June 11, 1943, but postmarked July 12, 1943. Arno updates Richard on some of their comrades writing: Paul Margolin is at the University of Mississippi, Milt Wiltsek is at Georgia Tech, and Joe Sugarman arrived at Macon that morning. Arno is taking a review course for the 268 (Signal Corps Radio no. 268) that lasts four weeks. He heard that Richard has signed up to be an aviation cadet and thinks he should back out. He says Richard should contact Colonel Green and Green will go to bat for his group. Arno complains about Macon,…

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13 July 1943

Maddow, Les, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger and Dorothy Silbiger

One letter from Les Maddow to Richard Jerome Silbiger and Dorothy Silbiger dated July 13, 1943. Les writes he is glad that Richard got the post as a clerk as that means Dorothy can live with him in Tampa. Les has been sent to Rhode Island as a part of ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program) and is learning math, physics, chemistry, English, history, geography, and military government. The best part is Rhode Island is only three and a half hours from New York, so he is able to go home nearly every weekend. This letter is written on Camp Murphy, Florida stationary, but is written in Kingston,…

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23 August 1943

Friedman, Stanley L., fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Stanley L. Friedman to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated August 23, 1943. Stanley writes that ASTP (Army Specialized Training Program) is tough but he loves it. He has never worked so hard, but he really enjoys the information and time really flies. He likes Raleigh even though he only gets to leave base Saturday night. The only way the post could be better is if his wife could be there with him. He hopes Richard is enjoying aviation as much as he is enjoying ASTP.

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22 August 1943

Pollinsger, Oscar, fl. 1943

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Oscar Pollinsger to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated August 22, 1943. Oscar writes that he just got back from an emergency furlough to take care of his dad who had a heart attack. Before his furlough he was in the hospital for heat prostration, and during furlough he caught a cold. He and his father are feeling much better now. He complains about his position and rank to an inspector who promised to help him. He hopes he will be sent to base intelligence to get into cryptanalysis. Oscar also says that last week all the signal companies on base went on a ten mile hike. He writes…

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9 September 1943

Holbrooke, Lenore, fl. 1943-1944

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Richard Jerome Silbiger

One letter from Lenore Holbrooke to Richard Jerome Silbiger, dated September 9, 1943. Lenore writes to her nephew that she bought and sent a box of cookies that his father said he likes. She hopes all is well, and that the heat in Florida wasn't too bad for him this last summer.

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