John H. Elliott letters, 1941-1944.

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John H. Elliott letters, 1941-1944.

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This collection consists of 13 letters and 1 postcard written by John H. Elliott to his sister, Marie "Cogie" Robertson, and his mother, Emily Lacy Elliott. The letters were written from 1942-1944 while Elliott was serving in the Army during World War II. The postcard dates from 1941, before Elliott entered the army. The majority of letters are written from Tampa, Florida, where Elliott was stationed at Drew Field for training, and thus they provide insight into soldiers' lives while stationed in the U.S. during World War II. In 1944, Elliott was sent overseas to England, and several letters discuss his life and service there.

13 letters, 1 postcard.

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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United States. Army Air Forces

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Elliott, John H. (John Hayden)

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