Frank T. Moss World War II letters to his family, 1942-1945

Summary

Creator:

Moss, Frank T.

Date:

1942-1945

Extent:

1.25 Linear Feet 2 document boxes, 1 half box

Language:

English

Preferred citation:

Frank T. Moss World War II letters, ms2262, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Background

Scope and content:

The collection contains letters from Frank T. Moss to his family during his military career in World War II. It covers his training, about army life as a mechanic in the Pacific campaign.

Biographical / historical:

Frank T. Moss resided in Union Mills, North Carolina. In May 1943, Frank joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort McClellan, Alabama. By late 1943 and all of 1944, Frank was stationed somewhere in the Pacific as a mechanic.

Indexed terms

Subjects:

World War, 1939-1945 -- Indonesia.
Military bases -- Alabama.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Solomon Islands.
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.
Soldiers -- United States.
Correspondence

Names:

United States. Army
Moss family

Places:

Fort McClellan (Ala.)
Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands)
Indonesia -- History -- Japanese occupation, 1942-1945.

Preferred citation:

Frank T. Moss World War II letters, ms2262, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.