1944-1945

West, George A., 1921-2007

Header Record

Title: Letters from George West to his wife Mildred West in Ohio [Decimalized .01-.21]

One set of correspondence containing 21 letters from George A. West to Mildred, his wife, and Suzanne, his daughter. The letters are from 1944-1945 while George was stationed in Burma. The letters are addressed to "My dear wife and child" but they are named within the letters. Suzanne is most likely a baby as he frequently refers to her as his babe.

GLC09950

28 December 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Envelope

Title: [Envelope addressed to Mildred West]

One envelope addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated December 28, 1943.

GLC09951.01.078

28 December 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 28, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps.

GLC09951.01.079

27 December 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 27, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions waiting for Christmas presents from Mildred and financial matters.

GLC09951.01.080

31 December 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions sending her phtoograps and what it is like to be a private.

GLC09951.01.081

31 December 1943

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated China, Burma, India, December 31, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's preparations to give birth soon, receiving letters from the church and sharing photographs of Mildred and their daughter, Sharon wtih a friend.

GLC09951.01.082

2 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 2, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving letters from family members and comments on her condition while she is pregnant. Expresses hope that they will have enough money to provide for the children.

GLC09951.01.083

4 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Header Record

Title: [Letter to Mildred West with a newspaper clipping]

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 4, 1944 attached with a newspaper clipping.

GLC09951.01.084

4 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 4, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving letters from family members and comments on her condition while she is pregnant. Expresses hope that they will have enough money to provide for the children.

GLC09951.01.084.01

6 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 6, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's doctor's visit, building a house, and that a family member is stationed near him.

GLC09951.01.085

8 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and requests for her to send film rolls.

GLC09951.01.086

10 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions Mildred's birthday, receiving mail from family and hopes to see their children soon.

GLC09951.01.087

12 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 12, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions receiving a letter from their daughter Sharon but cannot read her handwriting.

GLC09951.01.088

18 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 18, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he hasn't been able to receive letters from her recently and inquires about their daughter.

GLC09951.01.089

19 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about her health and if any acquaintances have written to her lately.

GLC09951.01.090

22 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that her well-being may have been from overextending herself for Christmas. Note attached requests a new watch.

GLC09951.01.091

23 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter Sharon and Mildred's health. States that he bets "his little wife looks like a queen with all the new clothes." Ensures her that he doesn't care if she has gained more weight.

GLC09951.01.092

26 January 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, January 26, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he has grown a moustache. Wishes her a happy birthday and requests photographs of her and their daughter whenever she can send one.

GLC09951.01.093

19 April 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, April 19, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires about their daughter Sharon, if Mildred could sent more magazines and if she could her teeth fixed.

GLC09951.01.094

21 April 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, April 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions that he sleeps in netted tents for avoid mosquitoes and that he went to see a film named "The Adventures of Mark Twain."

GLC09951.01.095

8 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Wishes her an early Mother's day greeting. Describes the weather where he is at the moment.

GLC09951.01.096

21 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 21, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses that she is a strong woman. Mentions that he has seen action fighting against Japanese soldiers.

GLC09951.01.097

22 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated CBI Command, May 22, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if she had attained her driver's license and if their friend John had been deployed for the Army.

GLC09951.01.098

23 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 23, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions missing her and that he bought a new fountain pen. Inquires if she received a money order from him. Also included is a poem entitled, "The Women -- Bless 'Em!"

GLC09951.01.099

24 May 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated May 24, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Inquires if John has deployed. Mentions that he received a letter from his sister and that they received a victorola.

GLC09951.01.100