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Preferred Citation:

Eddie Hanratty Letter, 1945, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, College of William and Mary.

Acquisition Information:

Kurt Kitasaki

Scope and Contents

Two page letter from Eddie (Edward M.) Hanratty to his wife dated 07 December 1945.  He writes from Okinawa and describes the monotony of life while soldiers await their turn to go home.  He describes the dismal weather, shoddy accommodations, and the little entertainment on the island.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• World War, 1939-1945--Pacific Area