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Description
In this undated March 1941 letter from Angel Island, Glenn writes to his younger brother Ken, addressing feelings of envy and emphasizing the hardships of military life, including homesickness and isolation. He urges Ken to appreciate being home, going to college, and having family nearby. Glenn advises him not to enlist but to focus on education and make their family proud. He encourages hard work and promises a tropical suit if Ken graduates with honors, ending the letter with heartfelt guidance and brotherly support.
Publication Date
3-1941
City
Orange City
Keywords
Angel Island, Fort McDowell, San Francisco (Frisco), World War II, Pvt. Glenn Beyer, Iowa Soldier, Military Life, homesickness
Recommended Citation
Beyer, Glenn, "07. Angel Island Letter: 1941-03-n.d." (1941). Documents. 10.
https://nwcommons.nwciowa.edu/beyerbasicdocuments/10