Thomas A. Butler Letters to Family, June 1945 - January 1946
- Containers:
- 15.0014 - Box 1, Folder 006
- Scope and content:
This folder contains thirty-four letters in which Butler describes occupation duty in Germany and Austria. His unit is assigned to Berchesgaden and Butler oversees hotels in that region. Butler describes visits from officials, hotel staff, and touring the area. In a June 7 letter, Butler describes visiting Herrenchiemsee Palace in Bavaria. In his June 28 letter, he describes receiving the Bronze Star Medal which is included in this collection. In this letter he first mentions being assigned to manage the hotels. The last letters were written from La Havre, France as he returns to the U.S. for discharge.
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- Location of this collection:
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