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Tagged With: Capt. John L. Jordan

Short Sheeting

May 18 and 22, 1944: Dad writes two short letters home from Topeka. Things are pretty routine in Kansas. The weather is getting nicer in Topeka as Dad keeps up his correspondence with family back home as well as his brother and a former boss, both stationed overseas.  He is also taking a correspondence course … Continue reading »

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Don’t Pass Up Any Opportunities

Early May, 1944:  A couple of letters from friends and relatives.  We have two letters from Capt. John Jordan who had worked with Dad at Topeka and was sent overseas and a letter from his cousin Stella Morawski in Albany. Capt. Jordan encourages Dad to keep up the good work, while Stella brings Dad up … Continue reading »

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A Dignified Party

March 12, 15 & 17, 1944. Dad writes a few letters home to update everyone on what is going on at the HQ Squadron of the 21st Bomb Wing at Topeka Army Air Base. They had a big sendoff party for his boss, Captain Jordan, at the Jayhawk Hotel. He writes in general terms about … Continue reading »

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