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Box 1

 Container

Contains 1 Collection or Record:

“1945 to Coming Home” [includes mileage rationing records, war ration books and selective service card for Rolla and Jessie Schneck (Ralph’s parents)], January 2, 1944 – May 13, 1945

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 8
Identifier: Folder 8
Scope and Contents From the Series: Gathered here is a wealth of letters Ralph H. Schneck wrote to his family and friends chronicling his time training to enter military service during World War II, his time as a leading bomber pilot flying missions over Germany and reflections on his post-war days. Found among the letters are newspaper clippings, cartoons, post cards, theatre programs and newspaper issues of War Week, Stars and Stripes and ce soir. Post war material includes his parent’s war ration cards, mileage rationing...
Dates: January 2, 1944 – May 13, 1945