Collection: Harold E. Roesler papers | U.S. Naval War College Archives

Content Description

Correspondence, letters sent and received from Roesler's wife and father during his training at USNTS, Newport and in PC 1252 in Europe and during, Operation Overlord, 1942-1945. Greeting Cards, 1942-1944.

Dates

Creation: 1942 - 1945

Creator

Roesler, Harold E. (Person)

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Conditions Governing Use

Material in this collection is in the public domain, unless otherwise noted.

Biographical Note

Harold E. Roesler was a yeoman second class in the U.S. Navy during the war. He received basic training at the U.S. Naval Training Station, Newport, Rl, was assigned to the Ship's Bureau, Washington, D.C. and subchaser PG 1252 patrolling the Caribbean Sea and at D-Day, 1944.

Extent

3 boxes

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Abstract

Correspondence, letters sent and received and greeting cards, 1942-1945. Roesler wrote to his parents and his wife in New Jersey about his daily routine. His wife's letters are full of news of the home front, air raid drills, church and local news and her social activities. His father's letters tell of his activities and are humorous and religious.