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Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 20, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 20, 1943
Description
Jimmy writes to say he is well and happy and received the Air Medal.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18728
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 25, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 25, 1943
Description
Jimmy had a good Christmas dinner. He thinks the war is going well and hopes to be home next year at Christmas time.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18730
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 28, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 28, 1943
Description
Jimmy was happy to receive many Christmas cards and letters.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18731
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 8, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - December 8, 1943
Description
Because of a carbuncle under his arm, Jimmy has to stay in the hospital.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18725
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 12, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 12, 1943
Description
Life at the new camp seems to be a bit rough.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18667
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 12, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 12, 1943
Description
Jimmy prepares to head to Florida. He enjoyed a final visit to New York to see Amy.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18668
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 15, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 15, 1943
Description
Jimmy has arrived at Buckingham field, near Fort Myers, Florida. He describes the journey to Florida and a bit about the new camp. He reports that pressure chamber is not completed so they can’t do the altitude tests.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18669
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 20, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 20, 1943
Description
The first two days of gunner school have been tough. Jimmy imagines being back in civilian clothes and hopes the war will be over soon.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18670
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 26, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 26, 1943
Description
Jimmy’s mother might visit Florida and he thinks he can get time off one weekend to see her. Jimmy explains a bit about shooting practice. Cameras are not allowed in the new camp.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18671
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 4, 1943
Title
Jimmy Ley to Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Ley - January 4, 1943
Description
Back on the night shift for school, lots of the boys are looking forward to visiting New York together. Jimmy plans to see Amy.
Date Created
1943
PID
grinnell:18664