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Young, Elmer G., 1922-1986

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Elmer G. Young, World War II letters

 Collection — Folder: S2541
Identifier: S2541
Scope and Contents This collection contains photocopies of four letters written by Elmer G. Young and sent to his family in Oakland City, Indiana while he served in the Army during World War II. The first letter was written on December 8, 1941 from Fort Knox, Kentucky following President Roosevelt's declaration of war against Japan. The other three letters were written while he served overseas: September 3, 1943 (no location given), September 4, 1943 from Northwest Africa, and October 18, 1943 from Italy.
Dates: 1941-1943