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Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Sister, Kay Bogan, August 1, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, postmarked August 1, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Butner in North Carolina to his sister, Kay Bogan, in Meridian, Mississippi. The letter asks after her and compliments her on her accomplishments. The letter concludes by asking her not to say anything about the possibility of his "outfit" being on alert. The letter is signed "Devotedly, Son." The envelope is postmarked Durham, North Carolina, August 1, 1944 and the postage is designated as "free."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Sister, Kay Bogan, January 7, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated January 7, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his sister, Kay Bogan, in West Point, Mississippi. The letter apologizes for the delay in responding to her letters and encourages her to keep whatever plans she's already made during his upcoming furlough and visit home. The letter goes on to assure her that he loved the gifts he received for Christmas and how proud he is that she is serving as a hostess at the Service Club. The letter is signed Happy New Year and lots of love, Son." The envelope is postmarked Lexington, Virginia, January 8, 1944 and a red six cent air mail postage stamp is in the upper right corner.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Sister, Kay Bogan, March 10, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 10, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia to his sister, Kay Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The letter expresses his frustration at being stuck at the training school waiting to see where he'll be shipped to and confesses that he sleeps through his classes as he finds them pointless now. The letter goes on to confess that he is pretty sure he will be sent with the infantry and begs her not to tell their parents of his suspicions. The letter is signed "Love, Son." The envelope is postmarked Lexington, Virginia, March 11, 1944 and the postage is designated as "free."
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Sister, Kay Bogan, November 8, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated November 8, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed in England to his sister, Kay Bogan in Meridian, Mississippi. The letter informs her that it may be a while before he receives all his mail and asks her who won the election. He goes on to inform her that he's been to visit Liverpool and his reevaluated opinion of English people. A War and Navy Departments V--Mail Service envelope postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, November 17, 1944 is included with the letter. The back of the envelope has some handwritten notations on it.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Sister, Kay Bogan, September 30, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This undated handwritten letter is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Butner in North Carolina to his sister, Kay Bogan, in Meridian, Mississippi. The letter discusses the odds of him being moved soon, his recent visit with their mom, and other people he's gotten to see. The letter is signed "Love and Kisses, Son." The envelope is postmarked Durham, North Carolina, September 30, 1944 and the postage is designated as "free." "Hi there Guess Who?" is written in pencil in the corner between the return address and the address on the envelope.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, April 24, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 23, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Camp Butner, North Carolina to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter describes his qualification for sharpshooter, a staff sergeant who recently received a medal, some training maneuvers he's participated in, and other activities on base. The letter is written on United States Army stationary. The envelope is postmarked Camp Butner, North Carolina, April 26, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, August 29, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated August 29, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Durham, North Carolina to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for a cake and a portfolio she sent him. He describes the cake as "pre- Pearl Harbor quality." The letter goes on to discuss a possible move and asks her to keep that news in the family out of fear of censorship. The envelope is postmarked Durham, North Carolina, August 29, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, December 1, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated December 1, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in England to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter describes his day pass trip to Liverpool. The letter is postmarked U. S. Army Postal Service, December 6, 1944 with "England" written in red over the postmark. A red six cent United States of America Air Mail postage stamp is in the upper right corner and an "Air Mail" sticker is in the lower left corner with a "passed by Army Examiner" ink stamp above it.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, February 7, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated February 7, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at the Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter discusses his visits with family, his travels, and his schedule for the term. The letter is written on United States Army stationary with the golden eagle in the center. The envelope is postmarked Lexington, Virginia, February 8, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, January 7, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated January 7, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at the Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter discusses how he spent his Christmas and expresses his gratitude for the gift she sent him. The envelope is postmarked Lexington, Virginia, December 8, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, July 28, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated July 28, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Camp Butner, North Carolina to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for her letters and describes his recent promotion to Private First Class. The envelope is postmarked Camp Butner, North Carolina, July 28, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, June 9, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated June 9, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. Camp Butner, North Carolina to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for describing his sister's gradation to him and asks what her plans are for the summer. The letter goes on to describe some training he's been participating in and some upcoming inspections by the "big wigs." The letter is written on United States Army stationary with the eagle emblem in the top center of the page. The envelope is postmarked Camp Butner, North Carolina, June 9, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, March 23, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 23, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter discusses his new location and what kind of training and activities he's been doing. The letter is written on United States Army Stationary with a golden eagle in the center. The envelope is postmarked Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, March 24, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, March 8, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated March 8, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. at the Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for some recent gifts, discusses her trip to New Orleans, and how the weather in Lexington. The letter is written on United States Army stationary. The envelope is postmarked Lexington, Virginia, March 9, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, May 13, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated May 13, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Camp Butner, North Carolina to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for a cake she sent him and describes his weekend activities. The letter goes on to describe some upcoming training and expresses his regret that he won't see his sister graduate. The letter is written on United States Army stationary with an eagle emblem in the top center. The envelope is postmarked Camp Butner, North Carolina, May 13, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to Juliette Chamberlin, November 21, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated November 21, 1944, is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. where he is stationed overseas to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for the packages she sent and expresses how much her letters mean to him. The letter is signed, "Devotedly, Son." The War and Navy Departments V--Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, November 30, 1944.
Letter, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. To Juliette Chamberlin, September 22, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This handwritten letter, dated September 22, 1944, is written from W. N. Bogan Jr. in Durham, North Carolina to Juliette Chamberlin in Jackson, Mississippi. The letter thanks her for the gifts she sends and apologizes for not writing more often. The letter goes on to describe his excitement for an upcoming trip to visit his mom. The envelope is postmarked Durham, North Carolina, September 22, 1944.
Postcard, The Church of the Good Shepherd to Catherine F. Bogan, June 9, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This postcard, dated June 9, 1944, is sent from The Church of the Good Shepherd in Raleigh, North Carolina to Catherine F. Bogan (Mrs. W. N. Bogan, Sr.) to inform her that her son, Pvt. W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. attended Divine Service on Sunday. The card is signed by the rector, Rev. James McDowell Dick. The card is postmarked Raleigh, North Carolina, June 10, 1944. The postage is pre-stamped and "Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps" is ink stamped over it.
Postcard, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, April 27, 1944

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This postcard is written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Butner in North Carolina to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note apologizes for the image on the card and asks her to send him a book he had shipped with his things upon leaving Washington and Lee University. The image on the front of the card is of a man in a car being questioned by a man at the gas pump. The text reads "Okay Buddy--Where's that ration card?" The card is postmarked Camp Butner, North Carolina, April 27, 1944 and the postage is designated as "free."
Postcard, Mrs. R. W. Kennison to Catherin F. Bogan, April 17, 1944

Mrs. R. W. Kennison

This postcard, dated April 17, 1944, is written from Mrs. R. W. Kennison in Raleigh, North Carolina to Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The note informs Catherine that Mrs. Kennison and her family hosted W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at the First Presbyterian Church annex the weekend of April 16th and how happy they are to do so for the men who visit their city. The card is postmarked Raleigh, North Carolina, April 19, 1944 and was printed with once cent postage. "Buy War Savings Bonds and Stamps" is ink stamped over the postage.
V-Mail Address Notification, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, Catherine F. Bogan, November 26, 1944

U. S. War and Navy Departments V--Mail Service

This V-Mail address form advises Catherine F. Bogan how to address any mail sent to her son, William N. Bogan, Jr. The War And Navy Departments V--Mail Service envelope is postmarked U. S. Postal Service No. 3, November 26, 1944.
Change of Address Card, Private Fleet S. Clark to W. N. Bogan, Sr., December 25, 1944

War Department

This War Department Notice of Change of Address Card, dated December 25, 1944, is addressed to W. N. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi and signed by Private Fleet S. Clark. The card is postmarked Georgia, December 23, 1944.
Report Card, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University, Army Specialized Training Unit, February 3, 1944

Washington and Lee University, Army Specialized Training Unit

This 3323rd Service Unit, Army Specialized Training report card at Washington and Lee University is for W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr., sent to his parents. The report card lists all of the classes and grades earned and is signed by Frank A. Conaway, Capt. Inf. Commanding.
Report Card, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Washington and Lee University, Army Specialized Training Unit, March 4, 1944

Washington and Lee University, Army Specialized Training Unit

This is a report card, dated March 4, 1944, from the 3323rd Service Unit, Army Specialized Training at Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Virginia for William N. Bogan, Jr. The card is addressed to Mrs. and Mrs. W. N. Bogan in West Point and signed by Frank A Conaway, Capt., Inf. Commanding.
Greeting Card, W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr., to His Mother, Catherine F. Bogan, May 5, 1943

William Neill Bogan Jr.

This Mother's Day card includes a handwritten note at the bottom of the interior written from W. N. (William Neill) Bogan, Jr. at Camp Shelby where he is stationed to his mother, Catherine F. Bogan in West Point, Mississippi. The front cover of the card is a group of flowers and trees surrounding a brick path leading to a small cottage. The image is outlined with blue and a small blue ribbon is tied at the bottom of the image. The image on the back of the card's cover is a bouquet of flowers. The envelope is postmarked Camp Shelby, Mississippi, May 5, 1943 and "free" is handwritten in the space typically reserved for the postage stamp.