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     MANUSCRIPTS and ARCHIVAL MATERIAL

Frank O. Wilson to Susan Rinehart Wilson, 1944 February-May

 File — Box: 2, Folder: 7-8

Scope and Contents

Frank is currently in Batterey B, 325th Field Artillery Battalion, 84th Division, Camp Claiborne, Louisiana, and describes in detail his drills, maneuvers and various training exercises in the field, especially those under fire. He also writes to Susan about the baby, how his work is stressful, his exhaustion and state of tiredness, and how much he wishes he were home with Susan and the baby, Suzie. Mentions a warrant officer, who was talking on the phone during a thunderstorm who was struck by lightning and killed (April 22, 1944). He also told of his firing his gun at night using only his instruments and a penpoint light and his thrill at getting the approval of a two star general (May 12, 1944).

Dates

  • Creation: 1944 February-May

Extent

2 folder(s)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library Repository

Contact:
Albert and Shirley Small Special Collections Library
P.O. Box 400110
University of Virginia
Charlottesville Virginia 22904-4110 United States