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Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Juliette Chamberlin, March 18, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 18, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in France to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter discusses how long it's been since he left Lexington, Virginia and how he hopes be home before another year passes. The letter is signed "All my love, Julie, Son." The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, March 28, 1945.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Juliette Chamberlin, March 2, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 2, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in France to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter asks her not to worry about sending him things he's asked for if they're rationed or hard to find. The letter goes on to speculate on the packages that she's sent that appear to have been lost and discusses news from home. The letter is signed "All my love, Son." A purple postmark for Jackson, Mississippi, March 19, 1945, is stamped on the lower right corner of the first page of the letter. The air mail envelope is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for U. S. Army Postal Service, March 5, 1945 and the second is for Jackson, Mississippi, March 19, 1945. An army examiner ink stamp is in the lower left corner with a signature beneath it.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, May 28, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated May 28, 1945, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Belgium to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter describes his activities in Belgium and what he hopes to accomplish. The letter goes on to describe how he and others in his unit spent V. E. Day (Victory in England Day) and how he hopes to go home within the next eighteen months. The envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, May 30, 1945. A red six cent United States of America Air Mail stamp is in the upper right corner. "Back in Belgium after V. E. Day Belgium near Liege" is written in red around the addresses.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Juliette Chamberlin, September 16, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated September 16, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is traveling in France on furlough to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter describes all that he's seen on the trip through France on the way to England. The letter is signed "Lots of love to you, Son." The War and navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service, No. 3, September 22, 1945.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Juliette Chamberlin, September 4, 1945

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated September 4, 1945, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in Germany to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter informs her that he's moved again and describes what he's doing while there. The letter goes on to discuss his hopes to be home by Christmas. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Son." The air mail envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service A. P. O. , November 11, 1945 and includes a red six cent air mail postage stamp in the upper right.
Letter, Tom B. Leslie to Catherine Bogan, March 21, 1945

Thomas B. Leslie

This handwritten letter, dated March 21, 1945, is written from Tom B. Leslie in Athena, Georgia to Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses his training schedule, how he hopes the war will be over soon, and the news she had previously shared from home. The letter is signed "Lots of love, Tom B. Leslie." The letter is written on United States Army stationary and includes the address for Pfc. Jesse Dukeminier. The U. S. Naval Aviation envelope is postmarked Athens, Georgia, March 22, 1945 and the postage is designated as "free."
Letter, Tom B. Leslie to Catherine Bogan, May 22, 1945

Thomas B. Leslie

This handwritten letter, dated May 22, 1945, is written from Tom B. Leslie in Oklahoma to Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses his transfer to Oklahoma and what he's been doing since arriving there. The letter is signed "Lots of love, Tom B. Leslie."
Allotment Slips, Army Service Forces, October 31, 1944

Army Service Forces Office of Dependency Benefits

This is a group of allotment slips via the Army Service Forces Office of Dependency Benefits for William N. Bogan for thirty dollars sent to Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi.
Change of Address Card, War Department, October 8, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This War Department card notifies the Bogan family of the change of address for William N. Bogan, Jr. The card includes the old address as well as the new address. The card is postmarked Durham, North Carolina, October 8, 1944
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Dad and Grandmother, November 25, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated November 25, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed overseas to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. and his grandmother in West Point, Mississippi. The letter thanks them for the packages they sent to him and updates them on the correspondence he's received. The War and Navy Departments V-Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, December 4, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to his family, December 3, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated December 3, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in England to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes all the letters and packages he's received and asks for address for people he knows. A program from the Liverpool Cathedral Thanksgiving Sunday is included with the letter. The air mail envelope is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, December 7, 1944 and a red six cents air mail postage stamp is in the upper right corner. An army examiner number is ink stamped in the lower left with a signature beneath it.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, November 11, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated November 11, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed overseas in England to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses how he's adjusting to the slang, the food, and the money in England. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy," and does not include an envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, November 23, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated November 23, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in England to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter describes how he spent his Thanksgiving, the football game between two air force teams, and his difficulties in purchasing gifts. The letter goes on to discuss the families holiday plans and encourages them to host any cadets that may need a place to eat for Christmas. The letter is signed "All my love to everyone, Buddy" and includes a P.S. on the last page. The air mail envelope is postmarked twice. The first postmark is for U. S. Postal Service A. P. O., November 26, 1944 and the second postmark is for West Point, Mississippi, December 15, 1944. An Army Examiner approval is ink stamped on the left side of the envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Family, November 29, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated, November 29, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in England to his family in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses the delay in receiving mail and describes the church service he attended in Liverpool. The letter is signed "My dearest love to all, Buddy." No envelope is included.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., April 19, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated April 19, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Butner in North Carolina to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter explains that the camp keeps him too busy for regular correspondence. The letter goes on to describe his training activities and other things going on at camp. The letter is written on United States Army stationary and is signed "All my love, Buddy." No envelope is included.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., April 4, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated April 4, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Indiantown Gap Military Reservation in Pennsylvania to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter describes a trip to New York, his anxiousness to get assigned somewhere, what he's been doing at camp, and a recent medical exam. The letter is written on United States Army stationary and is signed "All my love, Buddy."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., August 14, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, postmarked August 14, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Butner in North Carolina to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., in West Point, Mississippi. The letter discusses how terrible the weather has been and how it has affected training activities. The letter is signed "All my love, Buddy." The envelope is postmarked Durham, North Carolina, August 14, 1944 and the postage is designated as "free."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., August 2, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, postmarked August 2, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Butner in North Carolina to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter describes some of the training exercises he's been doing and informs his dad that his group, the 1133rd Combat Group is on the alert which could either mean they are top priority for new training equipment or to be transferred or shipped overseas or it could mean nothing. The letter is signed, "All my love, Buddy." The envelope is postmarked Camp Butner, North Carolina, August 2, 1944 and the postage is designated as "free."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., August 6, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated August 6, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Butner in North Carolina to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter discusses the training trip his group is taking, his transferal from the 18th to the 22nd corps, and the results of a resent squad firing test. The letter is signed "All my love, Buddy" and does not include an envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., February 10, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 10, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter expresses how much he misses his family since returning to training after his furlough. The letter goes on to describe the state of uncertainty the army specialized training program is in at Washington and Lee due to a congressional investigation and warns his dad that he might be moved to a "hot" outfit as that is happening to several men at the camp. The letter is signed "All my love, Buddy" and does not include an envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., February 17, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 17, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter describes his visit to Fredericksburg the previous weekend for a dance and his visit with family friends there. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy" and does not include an envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., February 20, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 20, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his father, Catherine F. Bogan at West Point, Mississippi. The letter informs her that the Army Specialized Training program at Washington and Lee is, indeed, ending and expresses his relief at finally having the opportunity to actually serve in the military instead of studying. The letter is signed "All my love, Buddy" and does not include an envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., February 26, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 26, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter informs him that he still doesn't know when or where he will be moved and describes the drop in moral of the whole company after the news that the program was being dismantled. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy" and does not include an envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., February 6, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 6, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter describes his new assignments, his trip back to Lexington after furlough, and encourages his dad to take care of himself. The letter is signed "Love, Buddy" and does not include an envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Father, W. N. Bogan, Sr., January 14, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated January 14, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his father, W. N. Bogan, Sr. in Memphis, Tennessee. The letter asks after his dad since he hasn't heard from him, describes what he's been doing lately, his upcoming exams, and an upcoming basketball game. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Buddy" and does not include an envelope.