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Preferred Citation:

Henry Crookhorn Letter, 1944 June 15, Special Collections Research Center, Swem Library, William and Mary.

Content Description

Six page letter addressed to his wife dated June 15, 1944. In it, he addresses the unknown plans for himself and other troop members, dispels rumors she may have heard about troop plans, and cautions her about the Army censoring their letters. Henry also reports about a swim exercise coordinated by their regiment leader. All were required to swim 100 yards in the pool. Of the group, only 12 were able to complete this task. As a result, the plan was made to visit the pool weekly in order to teach everyone how to swim.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• World War, 1939-1945