Papers, 1942-1945.

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Papers, 1942-1945.

Correspondence, letters sent and received, and greeting cards, 1942-1945. Roesler wrote to his parents and his wife in New Jersey about his daily routine. His wife's letters are full of news of the home front, air raid drills, church and local news and her social activities. His father's letters tell of his activities and are humorous and religious.

1.3 linear ft.; 3 boxes.

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Naval Education and Training Center (U.S.)

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The United States Naval Training Station in Newport, RI was established in 1882 to train recruits for service in Navy ships and shore establishments. From the description of Booklet, ca. 1920. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 706094584 ...

PC 617 (Subchaser)

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Roesler, Harold E.

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Harold E. Roesler was a yeoman second class in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He received basic training at the U.S. Naval Training Station, Newport, RI. He was assigned to the Ship's Bureau, Washington, D.C. and to subchaser PG 1252, patrolling the Caribbean Sea and at D-Day, 1944. From the description of Papers, 1942-1945. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 756042996 ...