Letter from William F. McGhee to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.

Letter from William F. McGhee to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.

McGhee served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Missouri during World War II. In the letter he discusses the Japanese surrender on the Missouri; the occupation at Yokosuka Naval Base; and the bombing of several cities in Japan. Also included is an issue of The Missourian, the official publ...

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Letter from William F. McGhee to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
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McGhee, William F.; Missouri (Battleship : BB 63); WSFA (Radio station: Montgomery, Ala.); World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns; World War, 1939-1945--Military life; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel; World War, 1939-1945--Peace; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects; World War, 1939-1945--Treaties
description McGhee served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Missouri during World War II. In the letter he discusses the Japanese surrender on the Missouri; the occupation at Yokosuka Naval Base; and the bombing of several cities in Japan. Also included is an issue of The Missourian, the official publication of the U.S.S. Missouri, which gives details about the Japanese surrender ceremony. "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.
spelling Q0000012265 - Q0000012279Q12265 - Q12279Letter from William F. McGhee to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.McGhee served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Missouri during World War II. In the letter he discusses the Japanese surrender on the Missouri; the occupation at Yokosuka Naval Base; and the bombing of several cities in Japan. Also included is an issue of The Missourian, the official publication of the U.S.S. Missouri, which gives details about the Japanese surrender ceremony. "Letters from Home" were weekly newsletters sent to Montgomery County men and women serving in the armed forces during World War II.1945 September 231945-09-231940-1949McGhee, William F.; Missouri (Battleship : BB 63); WSFA (Radio station: Montgomery, Ala.); World War, 1939-1945--Campaigns; World War, 1939-1945--Military life; World War, 1939-1945--Military personnel; World War, 1939-1945--Peace; World War, 1939-1945--Social aspects; World War, 1939-1945--TreatiesTextCorrespondence; PeriodicalsAlabama. Department of Archives and HistoryAlabama Department of Archives and History public information subject files - Alabamians at warSG017125v7332Alabama Department of Archives and History, 624 Washington Avenue, Montgomery, Alabama 36130EnglishThis material may be protected under U. S. Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S. Code) which governs the making of photocopies or reproductions of copyrighted materials. You may use the digitized material for private study, scholarship, or research. Though ADAH h600 PPI TIFFhttp://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/voices/id/2146
title Letter from William F. McGhee to the "Letters from Home" staff at station WSFA in Montgomery, Alabama.
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