Crookhorn, Henry Maurice
Person
Dates
- Usage: 1 Feb 1912- 20 Aug 2000
- Usage: 1912-02-01 - 2000-08-20
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Henry Crookhorn Letter
Collection
Identifier: SC 01305
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...