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Lieutenant Colonel Rollin S. Armstrong Collection

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V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 15, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 15, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses what is going on at the hospital, his recovery, and what he thinks might be his future in the army. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, January 30, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 18, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 18, 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 is being transferred to North Africa and updates her on the recovery of his injury. he War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, January 29, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 19, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 19, 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 view outside his window in Naples and his anticipation of being transported by boat to Africa. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, January 31, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 20, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 20, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses his imminent transfer to North Africa and how he is healing. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, February 6, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 24, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 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 discusses his injury and his trip to North Africa. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, February 5, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 28, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 28, 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 he spends his time and what it's like in the hospital in North Africa. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Army, February 9, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 30, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated January 30, 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 Sunday afternoon, a recent visitor, and his speculation on what his role in the army might be.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, January 7, 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 discusses news he's received from friends and family. The letter goes on to describe his parents' difficulty in visiting her due to gas rationing and the abolition of civilians riding on trains. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, January 24, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, March 10, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated March 10, 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 updates her on how his wound is healing and his health progressing. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 20, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, , March 2, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated March 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 informs her on the progress of his wound's healing. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 14, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, March 3, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated March 3, 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 current weather conditions in North Africa and the correspondence he's received. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 14, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, March 6, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated March 6, 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 packages he's received from home, the weather in North Africa, and news of some of their friends. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 16, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, March 8, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated March 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 describes how he's getting along with the other patients in the ward and his interest in oil paintings. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 20, 1944.
V-Mail (Victory Mail) Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to Mrs. L. C. Pou, March 9, 1944

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten V-Mail (Victory Mail) letter, dated March 9, 1944, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in North Africa, to his wife, L. C. Pou, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter asks her about her visit with her son, Charlie, and assures her that he will be okay if sent overseas. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, March 30, 1944.
Envelope, Major Rollin S. Armstrong, to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, November 11, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This envelope is addressed to Mrs. Rollin S. Armstrong in Tupelo, Mississippi from Major Rollin S. Armstrong through Army Airmail in New York, New York. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army 2nd Base P. O., November 11, 1943. The envelope was more than likely used to mail the congratulatory letters that were sent to Major Armstrong after the birth of their son.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Infant Son, Rollin S. Armstrong, Jr., November 30, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated November 30, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his infant son, Rollin S. Armstrong, Jr. in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter expresses advice for his son in the event that he does not survive the war. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O., December 4, 1943 and is addressed to Mr. Rollin S. Armstrong, Jr.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong, to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, August 1, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated August 1, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma where he is stationed, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes his trip to Tulsa for supplies that he will need when he is deployed and news of some friends he saw while there. The letter goes on to discuss financial matters and he advises her to go to Palm Beach after the baby is born so that she will stay young. He says, "I don't know of a better place to grow old quick than Tupelo." The letter is written on "The Mayo" hotel stationary. The envelope is postmarked Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 1, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, August 4, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated August 4, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong at Camp Gruber, Oklahoma where he is stationed, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses his preparations for deployment, their friends, his anticipation in leaving Oklahoma, and how much he misses her. The envelope is postmarked Muskogee, Oklahoma, August 4, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, December 1, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated December 1, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter describes his vision of what Christmas at home with her would look like and then goes on to describe his activities on the front and his thoughts on the continuation of the war. The letter goes on to request that she send him cigars and advises her not to get too maternal with their infant son. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service A. P. O., December 4, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, December 12, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated December 13, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter lets her know that he is sending her items for a keepsake book. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O., December 16, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, December 12, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated December 12, 1943, 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 dreary, cold, and wet the weather is in Italy. The letter goes on to reminisce about the previous Christmas and asks after their infant son. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, A. P. O., December 15, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, December 13, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, postmarked December 13, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter expresses his desire to be with her for Christmas this year and describes the letters and cards he has received. The letter goes on to advise her on their personal affairs. The letter is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O., December 13, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, December 17, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated December 17, 1943, 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 area of Italy where he is stationed and advises her on some of their personal affairs. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service A. P. O., December 19, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, December 19, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated December 19, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter discusses the amount of packages and correspondence he has received and asks what her plans are for Christmas. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O., December 21, 1943.
Letter, Major Rollin S. Armstrong to His Wife, Rebecca Armstrong, December 25, 1943

Rollin S. Armstrong

This handwritten letter, dated December 25, 1943, is written by Rollin S. Armstrong from where he is stationed in Italy, to his wife, Rebecca Armstrong, in Tupelo, Mississippi. The letter wishes her a Merry Christmas, describes the dreary muddy Christmas morning he has had and describes how much he wishes he were with her and their baby for Christmas. The letter goes on to describe his thoughts on how the war is progressing and what it is like to be on the front. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O., December 27, 1943.