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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 R. James Finn, 2 February 1945
No full textJohn Finn writes from abroad to his brother, Robert James "Jimmy" Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he accepts the deal that he will quit drinking to an excess and Jimmy will buckle down in school. He advises Jimmy to do his best and not to pay attention when his is compared to John or Fille.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 Chaz Nelson. 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, 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
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 R. Finn to James G. Finn, 1 January [1945?]
No full textJohn Finn writes from England to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont on 1 January 1945; he received Fille's package and doesn't have much news to report. He describes a pair of horses he saw recently and wishes everyone the best in 1945. The letter is dated 1 January 1944 but was probably written in 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 Sara Lamb. Transcriptions may be subject to error
Letter from John R. Finn to R. James Finn, 17 February 1945
No full textJohn Finn writes from Holland to his brother, Robert James "Jim" Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 17 February 1945; he writes that "Skid" is not missing in action and about his reaction to Mel Murray's death. He is glad to hear about Bud Prior's citation and Air Medal and asks about school and for news of friends and family at home. He sent Fille some French, Dutch, German, and English money and will try to send Jim some too. He thanks everyone for the valentines and asks that the packages of "food, candy, cigarettes," etc., keep coming.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, 10 December 1944
No full textJohn Finn writes from England to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he was thankful to receive a package from home and asks for him to send long johns and candles if possible. The cold and damp climate is different from home and the rain produces a lot of mud. He wishes everyone at home a "Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year."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 Tabitha E. Abare. Transcriptions may be subject to error
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