World War II

Notes:: Captured Messerschmitt Me-210, North Africa. Note British insignia on underside of wing, 1943.
Date Created:: 1943-01-01T00:00:00Z
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Notes:: Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated November 2, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated November 6, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes as he thinks of all the hugs he has missed while being overseas and how he plans to sweep her off of her feet as soon as he returns home to Michigan.
Date Created:: 1944-11-02T00:00:00Z
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Collection:: Veterans History Project (U.S.)

Notes:: Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, March 31, 1945. Manley notes that he qualified as a sharpshooter in firing the M1 rifle.
Date Created:: 1945-03-31T00:00:00Z
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Notes:: Letter to Edward "Ned" Manley by Jean Worthington, March 08, 1945. Worthington notes that she received two more of Manley's letters. She also writes about babysitting troubles.
Date Created:: 1945-03-08T00:00:00Z
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