Ernest Leo Gordon papers, 1943-1945.

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Ernest Leo Gordon papers, 1943-1945.

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The collection consists of letters from Ernest Leo Gordon to his mother, Mrs. E.L. Gordon of Hull, Georgia from 1943-1945. The letters describe Gordon's basic training at Fort McPherson, Georgia; Camp Bowie, Texas; and his radio training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. In 1945, Gordon wrote from England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia mainly about family, friends, and items he requests. After the censorship ban was lifted, Gordon's letters mention the battles he participated in (the Normandy invasion, the capture of Orleans, and the Rhine River) and his duties during the post war months.

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Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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United States. Army. Army, 9th

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Gordon, Ernest Leo.

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Ernest Leo Gordon, World War II soldier with the 3rd, then 9th United States armies, from Hull, Georgia. From the description of Ernest Leo Gordon papers, 1943-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38477092 ...

United States. Army. Army, 3rd

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Formed in 1918, the Third United States Army was commanded by General George Patton during World War II. From the description of Third United States Army Publication, undated (Georgia Institute of Technology). WorldCat record id: 49047743 ...