Description
In this letter, dated Sunday evening in March 1941, Glenn informs his family that he will be departing the U.S. the next morning aboard a military transport ship headed for Corregidor in the Philippines. He shares details about meals, the weather, and fellow soldiers and wishes his mother a happy birthday. Glenn expresses love and encouragement to his siblings, reflects on past experiences, and assures his family of his faith and safety despite the upcoming voyage.
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, U.S. Army, Corregidor, Philippines, USS Grant, USS Republic, Soil Conservation Committee, Canton, Ohio
Recommended Citation
Beyer, Glenn, "10. Angel lsland Letter: 1941-03-n.d." (1941). Documents. 13.
https://nwcommons.nwciowa.edu/beyerbasicdocuments/13