Letters, 1945 September 11-October 13

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Cyril Buzek, Sr. Papers: Letters, 1945 September 11-October 13

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Scope and Contents

Having been asked to reenlist for another four years, he announces his refusal to sign anything but a discharge; complains about the heat, sailors fighting, a fire in the barracks, not getting leave, and not being a ‘real sailor’; says Lillian stopped writing after he suggested they be just friends, so he writes to a friend’s sister; says he has only 16½ points, but needs 35 to get out of the Navy; visits the Panama Canal; cooks for a farewell party before being moved to Balboa. Is assigned to the ship fitters’ shop, learning to make things with tin, which he hopes will lead to a higher rank and skills he can use when he is discharged; makes two water tanks for ships; visits a ‘most beautiful’ cathedral in Balboa. 14 letters.

Dates

Creation: 1945 September 11-October 13

Creator

From the Collection: Buzek, Cyril, Sr., 1922-1958 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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