Cecil W. Chapman letters to Claudia and Suzanne Chapman, 1944-1945

Summary

Creator:
Chapman, Cecil W.
Date:
1944-1945
Extent:
0.25 Linear Feet 1 half box
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Cecil W. Chapman letters to Claudia W. Chapman, ms2245, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters from Cecil W. Chapman mainly to his wife, Claudia W. Chapman with some to his daughter Suzanne, from 1944-1945. Written during World War II, Chapman describes his voyage to Great Britain including descriptions of the ship and life on board, life in England, the countryside, and people he meets. His letters from Europe were written mainly from Belgium and Germany with a few from France in which, due to censorship restrictions, mainly discuss the weather and the problems it causes for troop movements, camp life, descriptions of the area, his administrative duties, other officers, and a little on battle activities. Chapman was wounded in April 1945 and his last letters, written through May, describe his wounds, recovery, and hospital life in England.

Biographical / historical:

Cecil W. Chapman, major in the U.S. Army, served with the 347th Infantry Regiment in Europe during World War II. His family, wife Claudia and daughters Suzanne and Cecilia, resided in Sparta, Georgia.

Access and use restrictions

Preferred citation:

Cecil W. Chapman letters to Claudia W. Chapman, ms2245, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.