Ernest Leo Gordon papers, 1943-1945

Summary

Creator:

Gordon, Ernest Leo

Date:

1943-1945

Extent:

1 folder(s)

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Ernest Leo Gordon papers, ms2250, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection consists of letters from Ernest Leo Gordon to his mother, Mrs. E.L. Gordon of Hull, Georgia. Letters describe Gordon's basic training at Fort McPherson, Georgia; Camp Bowie, Texas; and his radio training at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. In 1945, Gordon wrote from England, France, Belgium, Germany, and Czechoslovakia mainly about family, friends, and items he requests. Gordon's letters also mention the battles he participated in and his duties during the post war months.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

Military training camps -- Oklahoma.
Military training camps -- Georgia.
Military training camps -- Texas.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Campaigns -- France -- Normandy.

Names:

United States. Army. Army, 9th
United States. Army. Army, 3rd

Preferred citation:

Ernest Leo Gordon papers, ms2250, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.