Family correspondence, telegrams and newspaper clippings, 1944-1948
File — Box: 1, Folder: 4
Scope and Contents
From the Collection:
This collection contains correspondence sent by Kenneth Riddle from April 1943 to April 1944 to his family in Marion, Indiana while serving in the U.S. Army during World War II; a circa 1943 souvenir postcard packet from Camp Blanding, Florida; telegrams from the War Department regarding Riddle's serious wounding on April 4, 1944 and details related to the return of his remains in 1948; letters sent by family in the spring of 1944 that were returned following his death; a May 1944 letter from Bettie Walton to Lottie Riddle; a postcard sent to the Riddles from their son Omer while in a hospital in France postmarked November 6, 1944; and newspaper clippings regarding Riddle's arrival in Italy, his wounding, his death and his funeral following the return of his remains in 1948.
The collection also includes the Purple Heart posthumously awarded to Kenneth Riddle, his army issued pocket knife, his wallet, a ring with "Naples" etched on it, and the Purple Heart awarded to William C. Morgan, the father-in-law of Walter G. Riddle, Kenneth's younger brother.
The collection also includes the Purple Heart posthumously awarded to Kenneth Riddle, his army issued pocket knife, his wallet, a ring with "Naples" etched on it, and the Purple Heart awarded to William C. Morgan, the father-in-law of Walter G. Riddle, Kenneth's younger brother.
Dates
- 1943-1948, undated
Conditions Governing Access
No further additions are expected.
Extent
From the Collection: 0.3 Cubic Feet (1 small flat box)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Creator
- From the Collection: Riddle, Kenneth, 1924-1944 (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the Rare Books and Manuscripts Repository
Contact:
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, Indiana 46204 U.S.A.
317-232-3671
