Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 25, 1945.
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World War, 1939-1945
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 25, 1945. Manley describes I.R.T.C. As well as O.C.S. and the amount of time each takes.
Manley, Edward Arthur, b. 1926
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Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 24, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 24, 1945. Manley notes that Worthington should expect him home in May, unless he goes to Officer Training School.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 23, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 23, 1945. Manley notes at the end of fifteen weeks, he will get a furlough. Then he might go to Officer Training School.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 20, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 20, 1945. Manley notes that he and a German prisoner of war made pineapple turnovers.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 19, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 19, 1945. Manley notes that he is on his way back from a show. He also wishes Worthington a goodnight.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 19, 1945. Manley notes that he has finished processing, received his dog tag, and has arranged for his insurance, as well as his War Bonds.
Postcard to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 19, 1945.
Postcard to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 19, 1945. Postcard features image of two bakers and a soldier. Manley notes that Worthington will have to make him bread after they are married.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 18, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 18, 1945. Manley notes that he watched a movie called "Objective Burma." He also wishes Worthington a good night.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 18, 1945. Manley notes that he spoke to Jean on the phone.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 18, 1945. Manley writes about his and Jean's dreams of their "Someday". He also waits for her call in the Telephone Center.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 17, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 17, 1945. Manley tells Jean that he won't be able to call Jean that night, but will tomorrow. He also will attend church the next day.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 17, 1945. Manley notes that at in the morning they had movies and lectures on Army Life. He also notes that he has taken the Classification Test in the morning.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 17, 1945. Manley notes that he has taken his classification test. That if he has passed, he could go to school for a while to become a radio operator or an officer.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 16, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 16, 1945. Manley notes that he got his uniform, two vaccinations, a physical exam, and a blood type test. He also notes that lights out is at 9:00 P.M. and they start the day at 4:45 A.M.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 15, 1945.
Letter to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 15, 1945. Manley notes he is on the train to Camp Atterbury in Indiana. That tomorrow he will get a lecture, shots, a physical exam, and a uniform. Classification tests will be given, and he hopes for a place in the air corps.
Postcard to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 15, 1945.
Postcard to Jean Worthington by Edward "Ned" Manley, February 15, 1945. Postcard features an image of the Public Square and Union Terminal Tower, Cleveland, Ohio. Manley notes he is travelling to Camp Atterbury in Indiana.
Fernandez, Daniele (Interview outline and video), 2015
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World War, 1939-1945--Personal narratives, American
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