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Frank T. Moss World War II letters to his family

Frank T. Moss World War II letters to his family

Descriptive Summary

Title: Frank T. Moss World War II letters to his family
Creator: Moss, Frank T.
Inclusive Dates: 1942-1945
Language(s): English
Extent: 1.25 Linear Feet 2 document boxes, 1 half box
Collection Number: ms2262
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Historical Note

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.

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.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

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


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Correspondence.
Fort McClellan (Ala.)
Guadalcanal (Solomon Islands)
Indonesia -- History -- Japanese occupation, 1942-1945.
Military bases -- Alabama.
Moss family
Soldiers -- United States.
United States. Army
World War, 1939-1945 -- Indonesia.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area.
World War, 1939-1945 -- Solomon Islands.
World War, 1939-1945 -- United States.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
boxfolder
11-12Correspondence, 1942-1943
 
boxfolder
21-12Correspondence, 1944
 
boxfolder
31-9Correspondence, 1945