Tagged With: 20th Air Force
The Story on My Trip to Saipan
January 12, 1946. Dad writes from Saipan, having finally been shipped off of Guam. He is not yet cleared for discharge, but it is clear that he has pretty much “checked out” and is simply putting in his time until the next points drop catches up with him and he heads home. His letter from … Continue reading
Categories: Dad's Letters Home, Isely Field Saipan
Tags: 20th Air Force, Army Discharge, Isely Field, Saipan, VII Fighter Command, War Letters
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I Still Have 47 Points
November 13 and 17, 1945. Dad writes two letters home from Guam where he is marking his “7th month overseas.” They continue to wind things down as more and more men are being shipped back to the states. Dad details some of the preparations. “This coming Friday and Saturday we get flu shots mostly for the … Continue reading
Categories: Dad's Letters Home, Northwest Field Guam
Tags: 20th Air Force, 331st Bomb Group, Post WWII Drawdown, War Letters
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