Sledge letter to parents, 11-9-1943
Eugene B. Sledge wrote this letter to his parents while he was at Marine boot camp during World War II. He wanted his parents to understand why he purposely flunked out of the V-12 program at Georgia Tech. In later years, Sledge would state that he wanted to get into combat and do his duty rather th...
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| Online Access: | http://content.lib.auburn.edu/u?/ebsledge,118 |