Hodgman papers, 1942-1958 (bulk 1943-1946).

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Hodgman papers, 1942-1958 (bulk 1943-1946).

Primarily letters by William Hodgman, Jr. to his mother written while he was serving as a merchant marine during World War II. He describes his training, memories of Arizona, Japanese raids on transports and San Francisco on V.J. Day.

.5 linear ft. (1 box)

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Hodgman, William W.

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Tucson resident; worked at Consolidated Vultee Aircraft, Tucson, when he joined the Merchant Marines in 1943. He served in the Pacific during World War II and was stationed mostly in New Guinea. From the description of Hodgman papers, 1942-1958 (bulk 1943-1946). (Arizona Historical Society, Southern Arizona Division). WorldCat record id: 41415881 ...