While at Camp Robinson, we learned how to load, shoot, and take apart, clean, and put back together, the rifle, machine gun, and BAR (Browning Automatic Rifle). We also learned to crawl around on your belly. I got one of the worst cases of chigger bites in history! I bought some vaseline and sulphur, andContinue reading “Snook’s Army History (Part 4)”
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Report on Gee and Mildred’s Trip to Little Rock and Camp Robinson
July 2 to 7, 1942 We will take a short break from Snook’s memoir so that I can share another document related to his time in Basic Training. My background notes will precede the original text for a change in this entry, due to the length of the post. In 1942, Gee and Mildred CainContinue reading “Report on Gee and Mildred’s Trip to Little Rock and Camp Robinson”
Snook’s Army History (Part 3)
The next day did arrive, and I felt like I hadn’t had any sleep at all. I don’t think I really did. We had our formation at 6:00 a.m. and went to the mess hall for breakfast. Then we went to the supply depot to pick up all our army clothes. When we got those,Continue reading “Snook’s Army History (Part 3)”
Snook’s Army History (Part 2)
Monday, May 11, 1942 was a sad day for me. I said my goodbyes to everyone including Geneva the day before. The draftees were to meet at the old Quality Restaurant which, at that time, was on the corner of Chester and Walnut St. It was located on the northwest corner. We met long beforeContinue reading “Snook’s Army History (Part 2)”
Snook’s Army History (Part 1)
After the war was declared against Germany, all the men in the United States had to register for the draft. After we registered we were all given a number and a designation such as 1A, up to 4F. 1A meant you were eligible to be drafted right away, and 4F meant you were rejected. IContinue reading “Snook’s Army History (Part 1)”
Monday, October 25, 1943
Dearest Gee. Had another mail call today and I rated four. Got two nice ones from you, kid, and a swell one from Mom, and one of Mildred’s supers. Lord. I sure have been sweating over these letters. You say you haven’t heard from Chick for quite awhile? I suppose they are holding up hisContinue reading “Monday, October 25, 1943”
Sunday, October 24, 1943
Dearest Gee. Well, I finally caught up with a mail call. I’ve been sweating it out for the last few days. Couldn’t think of anything to write about so I just had to have a letter to answer a few questions. I got your Monday letter of Oct. 18, also one from Sis, and oneContinue reading “Sunday, October 24, 1943”
Monday, October 18, 1943
Dearest Gee. Just finished sending those old letters to you. Think I told you there is some cards in there from some of the bridge gang. Got a nice letter from Coe today. That’s all I’ve got so far. Isn’t get any yesterday. Coe says that Aunt Pauline told her that she thought I hadContinue reading “Monday, October 18, 1943”
Sunday, October 17, 1943
Dearest Gee. Hello again, each time I think it’s the last letter for awhile and then we still hang around. Guess I’ll write as long as I can tho. This sure is one hell of a day. It’s been raining all day long. Got up this morning and it was raining and it’s never stopped.Continue reading “Sunday, October 17, 1943”
Saturday, October 16, 1943
Dearest Gee. Well, Christmas arrived today. Got three packages. Opened Mom’s candy as it wasn’t marked Xmas and then I got yours and Mom’s letter today and she told me what it was so I guess it was alright to open it. The other two I stuck in my B[arracks] bag so I won’t evenContinue reading “Saturday, October 16, 1943”
Letters From Snook 