Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
Walter Hustus, an Air Force recruit, wrote to his family in South Portland. He was in basic training and was anticipating going overseas. He informs his family that his letters and their letters will be censored.
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About This Item
- Title: Soldier letter from basic training, 1942
- Creator: Walter Hustus
- Creation Date: 1942
- Subject Date: 1942
- Location: South Portland, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: Coll. 2133, Series 1, Box 1/1
- Collection: Walter Hustus collection
- Object Type: Text
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Standardized Subject Headings
- Basic training (Military education)
- World War, 1939-1945--Censorship
- Airmen--United States
- Military education
- World War, 1939-1945 -- Personal narratives, American
- Hustus, Walter, .1921-1999--Correspondence
- United States. Army Air Forces
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