Box 06

Scope and Contents This folder contains correspondence from the War Department and military officials to Elmer Jr's parents. There are letters from chaplains, a personal affairs officer of Birmingham Hospital, the General Accounting Office, the Veterans Administration, and the Army Effects Bureau of Kansas City. Most of the correspondence is details regarding his death at his parent's request. It is revealed that his family was notified about Elmer's death through a wire but was not given any details. Gathering...