Kimmel, James, (1921-1944)
Person
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
James Kimmel Letters
Collection
Identifier: MS 00051
Scope and Contents
PFC James Kimmel (1921-1944) letters to and from him during World War II. Kimmel was killed in action in Italy while serving with the Army in the 157th Infantry. Collection includes hundreds of of letters, eight v-mail letters, and five letters witten by Janet Bosler, Kimmel's sweetheart, that were returned and marked "deceased." The collection also includes newspaper clippings that reported Kimmel's death, a church service bulletin for his memorial, and letters of condolence to Bosler from...
Dates:
1943-1944
Found in:
Special Collections Research Center