27 October 1941

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 27, 1941. William is updating her on his status, as he just recieved orders to get ready for transfer. He believes that he is being sent to Las Vegas to continue school but warns Mary Rose to wait on sending any more letters until he knows for sure. William also includes a photo of himself that he had taken in town. (GLC09682.02) He says that it is the summer uniform, and that they haven't gotten their winter uniform yet.

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10 September 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 10, 1942. William reports that he just arrived at the base to start gunnery school in the next few days. He writes that the school lasts five weeks. The first two weeks is for learning the functions of the guns while the rest is on field conditions and actually using the guns. The last week of school is shooting from the actual plane. You shoot at a sleeve of fabric that is pulled by another plane. William also lets her know where he is in Texas, and that it's so small it might not be on a map. He signs the letter "Tex."

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16 September 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 16, 1942. William is at gunnery school learning how the guns work and how to fire them. He finds it very tough, and outlines their schedule for the next five weeks. He is afraid he won't be able to learn it all and will fail, but he likes the work anyway. William also warns Mary Rose that he might not be able to write again in the next few weeks because of how busy the schedule is and asks her to apologize to everyone for him. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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22 September 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 22, 1942. William is taking a break from homework to write Mary Rose as he hasn't been able to in a while. He mentions that the five week course is actually a ten week course that has been cut down. He also writes, "I can't tell you what the course is about and what I'm doing, because everything here and what we do is vital to the enemy." He also mentions how hard the physical training is and that he gets stiff sitting in the machine gun turret of a B-17E for two hours a day. William ends his letter telling Mary Rose how much…

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30 September 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated September 30, 1942. William writes that he received the letter and package that Mary Rose sent. Next time though, he asks her to make sure any food stuffs that she sends are wrapped up nice and tight, because ants got into them and were everywhere. He also mentions that there is only a week left in school and that he hopes to be able to go to Mexico this Sunday. He couldn't go last Sunday because a colonel from Brazil was there. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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6 October 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Typed letter

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 6, 1942. William writes that he hopes to graduate in a few days but doesn't know if he will as he has developed some trouble with his ear. He has an appointment with the flight surgeon to check it out. He also has a cold and it keeps getting worse due to the conditions of aerial firing. William tells Mary Rose about his trip to Mexico and comments that it was nice sightseeing, but it was no place for a woman to go. William also mentions that he has doubts about this new position if his ear worsens. He believes his health is more…

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11 October 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

A letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 11, 1942. William writes that it's Sunday morning and his final test is the next day. He is worried about passing, because he is no good on written tests. He did get to the top six for the number of hits though so he hopes that helps. William mentions that some of the men didn't take the test before going overseas for duty as they were radio operators before. William also scolds Mary Rose for something saying that she needs to take care of herself and not to repeat whatever happened. He thanks Ann Myers for the candy and asks…

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24 January 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Typed letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated January 24, 1942. William writes that he is pressed for time to write. There is a new group of men set to arrive at 6 o'clock. After the men have their supplies he has to go to Camp Shelby to pick up the men's laundry. He says that the base is changing to a school Squadron. At the end of the letter William mentions that one of the boys hung himself in the bay of their barracks. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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22 October 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated October 22, 1942. William writes that he enclosed a picture he was forced to take. There is no picture included with this letter. He also mentions that he is on the alert now and will let Mary Rose know where he is sent as soon as he knows. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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9 December 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 9, 1942. This letter is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. William says he just arrived at the new base where he will be stationed for fourteen weeks. William asks if Mary Rose can come visit. He says on the way she can stop and visit family in Chicago and on the way home she can visit Toledo and see Ray. He mentions that they had a six hour layover in Chicago and went to see the sights. He would have visited her family but didn't know the address. William thanks her for…

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10 December 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 10, 1942. William writes that he is broke and asks Mary Rose to send him some money. He also lets her know that he starts school on Monday. While he would love to see her he will only be free about 3 hours a day, so it is up to her if she wants to visit. He says that if she does visit she should be sure to visit her relatives and Ray. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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14 December 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 14, 1942. This letter is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. William writes that the base is in an uproar because fifty percent of the squadron is sick with measles, scarlet fever, and pneumonia. So far he has not gotten sick but the two barracks on either side have both gotten sick and quarantined. He predicts the whole base will be down by next week. William also writes about Mary Rose visiting. He suggests coming at Christmas as he might have more time then. Otherwise…

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17 December 1942

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One letter from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated December 17, 1942. This letter is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. William writes that the money and a Christmas card arrived and asks if that was all that was sent. He thanks Mary Rose for the money, and says it makes his life easier and it lets him go into town and take in a movie on his weekend off. William mentioned that Raymond wants him to come see him but William is not sure he will be able to. He thinks that if she visits around Christmas time he should have two days off…

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22 February 1943

Myers, William J., 1919-2002

Autograph note signed

Title: to Mary Rose Myers

One note from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers dated February 22, 1943. This note is written on Key Field, Mississippi letterhead but the return address is Madison, Wisconsin. A short note reading, "The number is X650654 Don't send this card keep it." William signs the letter as "Tex."

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20 March 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 March 20, 1943. William writes that he got the money she recently sent to him and he is sore about it. He also hopes she is having a good time with Ray and the family and asks her to wish them all well. William mentions that he has only two more weeks at the base and then he will be moving. He asks Mary Rose to tell Ray to mail him to see if they can meet up in Chicago as he travels through during his transfer. William signs the letter as "Tex."

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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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