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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." A brief note enclosing some pictures he took of Barry [not included]. He only has two missions left to go.

GLC09620.172

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He completed his thirty-ninth mission. It doesn't mean anything until he flies his last mission though. He and his crew have been the flight leaders for the past ten to twelve missions and they're now the most senior crew....

GLC09620.173

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He hasn't flown his fortieth mission yet, but wanted to drop a line as he was finally promoted after eighteen short months. Promotions are few and far between overseas, but desk officers tend to get promoted faster. They...

GLC09620.174

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He flew his fortieth mission! The entire crew feels like "free men again with a great pressure removed." It will still take some time to go home as they will stop in Oahu first. His joy was spoiled when he had a letter...

GLC09620.175

to Bunny Marks

Addressed to "Bunny." He completed his fortieth mission and it's a real relief. It will be a while before he comes to the states, but he doesn't have to fly any more missions. He was promoted to first lieutenant and he asks her to say hello to Ken...

GLC09620.176

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He's been traveling around and taking it easy. He visited with Jack Naylor and went to Barry Marks' old outfit. Barry left the week before, probably by boat. He writes that his parents should hear from him soon. He still...

GLC09620.177

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." He received a number of packages and thanks his parents for the film and canned treats. He sends a "million thanks for the bay rum" which he almost threw out as it was concealed in a mouldy bread loaf.

Oahu is overcrowded...

GLC09620.178

to Jacob Stone

Addressed to "Dad." He writes a million thanks for the "over generous check for a party" his father sent him. He turned the check into traveler's checks and plans to have a "real blow-out" when he and his crew hit Honolulu or San Francisco. Still no...

GLC09620.179

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad + Bee." It was "swell to talk to them the other day." It's great to be living like a human being and they had a "mighty wet party" and he thanks his father for treating the crew. He and the crew are at the rest camp devouring fresh...

GLC09620.180

to Jacob Stone, Beatrice Stone, and Bunny Marks.

Addressed to "Dad, Bee, + Bunny." A friend of his brought a big stack of mail from the Mariana Islands and he was surprised to find they heard about his fortieth mission indirectly. He wrote about ten letters at the same time, so hopefully his...

GLC09620.181

General Orders No. 67

General Orders No. 67 awarding Robert L. Stone the Distinguished Flying Cross. It was awarded for displaying "extraoridinary heroism" and for dropping 100% of the bombs in the target area on January 21, 1945. It lists the men of their crew and others...

GLC09620.182

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Life is extremely dull in Camp Davis, a German prisoner of war camp in North Carolina. He was put on a list to have an administrative job, but he doesn't have any experience. He hopes he won't be sent for a refresher...

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to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." He enclosed a newspaper clipping about the closing of of Fort Davis, GLC09620.232, to show his complaints were "well founded."

He will hear about his assignment by the end of the week most likely, and he hopes he'll be...

GLC09620.184

to Jacob Stone and Beatrice Stone

Addressed to "Dad and Bee." Nothing is definite for his future assignment. His interviewing officer placed a few calls to get him assigned at a redistribution center and they're holding him rather than sending him straight to Texas. He writes that he...

GLC09620.185

Fort Dix Officers' Club Card

A Fort Dix Officers' Club Card.

A small card to certify Robert L. Stone was a regular member and entitled to privelges and benefits. Signed by the secretary/treasurer, J.R. Gracey.

No. 13099

GLC09620.186

Award of Merit

Army Service Forces gave Robert L. Stone an Award of Merit for outstanding performance at Fort Dix, New Jersey.

Signed by T.E. Terry, Colonel, FA, Executive Officer and Madison Pearson, Brigadier General, USA Commanding.

GLC09620.187

Luncheon Menu and Guest List

A luncheon menu in honor of Brigadier General, Madison Pearson at Camp Edge, Fort Dix, New Jersey. It includes a short speech by Lewis B. Ballatyne, Brigaidier General, NJNG, Commanding, New Jersey State Guard.

A post-it note included in the...

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to Robert L. Stone

A telegram from Pop Elkins wishing Bob a Happy New Year and remembering that this time last year they were on a raid over Iwo Jima.

GLC09620.190

Presidential Appointment

A military record detailing Robert L. Stone's particulars as he was separated from service.

This is a carbon copy of the original along with GLC09620.194.02, a negative copy.

GLC09620.194.01

Presidential Appointment

A military record detailing Robert L. Stone's particulars as he was being separated from service.

This is a copy in the negative of GLC09620.194.01.

GLC09620.194.02

Certificate of Service

A Certificate of Service for Robert L. Stone who served in the Army of the United States from October 23, 1943 to August 26, 1946. It details his service record.

Signed by the Commanding Officer, H.C. Ward on page 1 and by Edel V. Sattre, "Capt Wac...

GLC09620.195

Separation Qualification Record

A separation qualification record from the Army of the United States. It contains a summary of military occupations, education, and decorations.

It is signed by J.P. Finley, Capt. AC.

GLC09620.196

[Business Card]

A business card naming Robert L. Stone as a Lieutenant, Air Corps, Army of the United States.

GLC09620.201.01

[Business Card]

A business card showing Robert L. Stone as a Lieutenant, Air Corps, Army of the United States. Same as GLC09620.201.01.

GLC09620.201.02

[Membership Card]

An Agana Air Base Officer's Club card noting that Robert L. Stone is a member.

GLC09620.202