Letters from Clifford B. Shirley to Mother, Gladys, August 7, 1945-October 31, 1945

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00.0647 - Box 1, Folder 010

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Shirley's August 7th letter describes the differences in war damage between different countries. His August 19th letter talks about the slight possibility that he could be sent to the China, Burma, India Theater. His August 25th letter describes John Setser's personality and bout of homesickness before his death. His August 31st letter talks about how he does not want to go back to the U.S. His September 4th letter describes suicide by another soldier. His September 6th letter describes the discrepancy between celebrations of the end of the war on the home front and for his group; he also discusses the new president and Eleanor Roosevelt. His September 9th letter briefly mentions why he received a battle star. His October 4th letter discusses his shipment to Marburg, Germany and his relocation to the 734th infantry. Shirley's October 25th letter describes how clothing is provided to his unit.

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