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Letter from John R. Finn to Helen M. Finn, 22 March 1945
No full textJohn Finn writes from near Paris to his aunt "Nell" (Helen M. Finn), in St. Albans, Vermont, on her 53rd birthday, 22 March 1945.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Megan Cain. Transcriptions may be subject to error
Letter from John R. Finn to James G. Finn, 13 April 1945
No full textJohn Finn writes from abroad to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he has not written lately because he misses home; he left the hospital on April 7th for a replacement depot; he alludes to the news of President Roosevelt's death.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946
Letter from John R. Finn to James G. Finn, 5 January 1945
No full textJohn Finn writes from France to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 5 January 1945; he describes the countryside, people, and the "old French mansion" where they are living as well as the damage to Le Havre.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Megan Cain. Transcriptions may be subject to error
Letter from John R. Finn to James G. Finn, 25 February 1945
No full textJohn Finn writes from Holland to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he mentions a letter he has received from Fille and asks about her and Jimmy. He comments on the weight he has lost since leaving the United States.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946
Letter from John Finn to his father James Finn, 31 May 1945
No full textLetter from John Finn to his father James Finn, thanking him and other family members for a backlog of packages he has received from home. He doesn't anticpate being moved to the Pacific for awhile, and hasn't received his pilot wings yet
Letter from John R. Finn to James G. Finn, 14 February 1944
No full textJohn Finn writes to his father, James G. Finn, from Detroit, Michigan, on 14 February 1944; he recently made a trip to Ann Arbor and reports that their dance was a success. He had his teeth checked and got a new filling; the boys were all impressed with Jimmy's essay when he showed it to them. He expects to be home on March 5th but isn't certain.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Timothy C. Sampson. Transcriptions may be subject to error
Letter from John R. Finn to James G. Finn, 5 October 1943
No full textJohn Finn writes to his father, James G. Finn, from Detroit, Michigan in October 1943; he describes three women he recently met, asks about the crops, and apologizes about "those phone calls." He mentions that he keeps meeting either people from St. Albans or people who know them and that he has some important exams coming up. Letter is postmarked from Detroit on 5 October 1943.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946
Letter from John R. Finn to James G. Finn, 14 January 1945
No full textJohn Finn writes from France to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 14 January 1945; he comments on the cold weather and the French towns and cities that he has been able to see. They have been issued sleeping bags which are an improvement over blankets when sleeping on the ground in cold weather.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Sara Lamb. Transcriptions may be subject to error
Letter from John Finn to his father James Finn, 19 May 1945
No full textLetter from John Finn to his father James Finn, asking if there is anything wrong as John hasn't received a letter from him. He describes that they are still in the old routine after V-E Day. He describes how the people in his area seem happy that the war is over but won't identify as Nazis. He asks if his father has received his recent check for $350. He has included some pictures
Letter from John R. Finn to James G. Finn, 17 March 1944
No full textJohn Finn writes to his father, James G. Finn, from Camp Polk, Louisiana in March 1944; as soon as they arrived they were sent out to bivouac. The 8th Armored Division is on maneuvers with a couple other divisions; he is in the 58th Armored Infantry Battalion in the 8th Armored Division. There is a rumor that they will be going to Camp Bowie, Texas, in three weeks. Letter is postmarked 17 March 1944.John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Clyde David Tootle. Transcriptions may be subject to error
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