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Lieutenant Colonel Rollin S. Armstrong Collection

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Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, March 29, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated March 29, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes the goings on at the hospital, the visitors he's had, and the weather there. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, A. P. O., March 30, 1944.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, March 4, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated March 4, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses the letters he's received from her and he encourages her to visit his parents more. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, A. P. O., March 5, 1944.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, undated

Rollin S. Armstrong

This undated handwritten letter is written by Rollin S. Armstrong to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter informs her of some financial business and his activities at camp. The envelope is not postmarked.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, undated

Rollin S. Armstrong

This undated handwritten letter is written by Rollin S. Armstrong to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter instructs her on handling some personal business and tells her his activities at camp. The envelope is not postmarked.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, undated

Rollin S. Armstrong

This undated handwritten letter is written by Rollin S. Armstrong to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes his activities and who he's seen while at camp.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, undated

Rollin S. Armstrong

This undated handwritten letter is written by Rollin S. Armstrong to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes his activities and who he's seen while at camp.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, undated

Rollin S. Armstrong

This undated handwritten letter is written by Rollin S. Armstrong to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses the plans he'd made that were cancelled due to restrictions. The envelope is not postmarked.
Letter, Ulio, J. A., Adjutant General to Rebecca Armstrong, January 20, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This typed letter, dated January 20, 1944, is written by J. A. Ulio, the Adjutant General of the War Department to Rebecca Armstrong in Tupelo. The letter confirms her husband, Rollin S. Armstrong's, recent injury and assures her that his is receiving excellent care. The envelope is postmarked Ocean Springs, Mississippi, January 20, 1944.
Postcard, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 9, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten note, written on a Valentine's Day themed postcard, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The note states his hope to see her face to face on Valentine's Day the next year. The image on the front depicts two hearts connected by a text box. "My Valentine" is depicted above the textbox and the wording inside the text box reads "Most likely the Greeks had a word for it. The Arabs they just use a sign. In French it's 'Je t'aime". But it means just the same when I say "You're my Valentine." The card is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, A. P. O., February 9, 1944. "Free" is handwritten in the area designated for the postage stamp, "Post Card" is worded in the upper center, and "The American Red Cross" is worded along the left edge. A partial purple ink stamped image is visible in the lower mid-left.
Telegram, Rebecca Armstrong to Her Husband, Rollin S. Armstrong, January 7, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This telegraph, dated January 7, 1944, was sent from Rebecca Armstrong in Tupelo, Mississippi, to her husband, Rollin S. Armstrong in Italy where he is stationed. The telegraph wishes him happy birthday greetings.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to Edna and Harry Hodge, January 26, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 25, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to Edna and Harry Hodge, in Laurel, Mississippi. The letter describes the incident in combat that injured his leg, his time in the hospitals in Italy, and how things are going in North Africa. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, February 9, 1944 and has a handwritten note on it.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to Harry and Edna Hodge, February 24, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 24, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to Harry and Edna Hodge in Laurel, Mississippi. The letter thanks them for their recent correspondence and updates them o his health. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 11, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Grandmother, Mrs. R. C. Pou, February 24, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 24, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his Grandmother, Mrs. R. C. Pou in Hartwell, Georgia. The letter updates her on his health. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 1, March 7, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, April 1, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated April 1, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter lists all the books he's been reading and what correspondence he'd received. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, April 8, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 11, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 11, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses the mail he has received, directs her where she should be sending mail, and updates her on the progress of his leg wound. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 1, February 9, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 12, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 12, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes the exercises he is doing on his knee, other aspect of his leg wound recovery, and the mail he's been receiving. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, February 25, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 2, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 2, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses how long he has been overseas and shares the experience of a fellow soldier. The letter goes on to describe his interactions with other soldiers in the hospital. The location he wrote above the letter's greeting has been censored with black ink. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, February 23, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 24, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 24, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes the correspondence he's received and what he's doing while recuperating. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 7, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 29, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 29, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes how his wound is healing and how he is progressing.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 5, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 5, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes his activities at the hospital and what the weather is like.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 7, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 7, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes his frustration with how slow the mail delivery is and how he is getting around. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, February 20, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, February 8, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated February 8, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses a letter he received a friend in the army, the prognosis on his leg wound, and his potential reclassification. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, February 16, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 11, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 7, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter informs her that he has been evacuated to a different hospital with the possibility of being evacuated again. The letter goes on to describe his injury. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service is postmarked January 24, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 12, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 12, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes the recovery from his injury. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service is postmarked January 25, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 13, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 13, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes how he is spending his time in the hospital while recovering from his injury. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service is postmarked January 26, 1944.