V-mail addressed to Private George S. Hochberg in New Haven, Connecticut. From Lt. W.H. (“Bill”) Klein of New York, New York. Klein writes about life on board a military ship, including USO shows, seasickness, and medical care. He discusses family and friends at home and his aviation job assignment in the war.

Addressed to Hochberg in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s parents in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg’s mother mentions his saying he’s lonesome, and she says his parents miss him too. She talks about social life at home and the financial trouble of a friend sending their son to Yale Law School.

Addressed to George in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s parents in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg’s mother describes staying with a relative in New York for a night and being read aloud from a letter received at home in New Jersey from Hochberg’s brother Jerry. She mentions mailing him cookies, and promises they will turn out better next time. She talks about apologizing to his friends on his behalf because he is too busy to write constantly.

Addressed to Hochberg in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s mother in East Orange, New Jersey. She writes about social life at home and opening Hochberg a bank account to make sending money easier.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s mother in East Orange, New Jersey. She fills Hochberg in on the details of a recent blizzard, as well as Hochberg’s father’s encouraging her to quit smoking despite continuing to buy her cigarettes.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s mother in East Orange, New Jersey. She relates a story about being recognized as “George the Marine’s mother,” but assures him she is not sharing his worries about finishing officer training. She says even if he is unsuccessful, people will know it was not his fault but the poor judgment of someone else.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s mother in East Orange, New Jersey. She writes about staying in every night waiting for his call.

Typed letter addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s mother in East Orange, New Jersey. Typed. She writes about hearing from Chaplain Rubenstein who had met George. A handwritten note at end of letter signed by “Mom” apologizes for not writing more because she is preparing to take her first exam in a long time.

Typed letter addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s mother in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg’s mother writes about finding birthday gifts for her granddaughter, Hochberg’s niece, and having to get her a war bond as one of her presents because there’s not much else to buy. She mentions a lack of time for social life after starting nursing.

Addressed to Hochberg at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Private E.A. “Ed” Cahill in Parris Island, South Carolina. Cahill talks about his difficulty with shooting his target and his anxiety about the upcoming testing. He describes with overcrowding problems in his training camp and getting less time off than was promised. He mentions the bad reputation of Camp Lejeune not helping him look forward to it.

Small note ripped from larger piece of paper. Written to George Hochberg from his mother, saying that his father will arrive on Saturday afternoon.

Addressed to Private First Class George S. Hochberg in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From Hochberg’s parents in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg’s mother writes about how proud she is of her son for making the “best platoon” and mentions friends who send their love.

Addressed to Hochberg in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. From his mother in East Orange, New Jersey. Hochberg’s mother mentions she is glad to have received his phone call even though he is busy. She encourages him to not let what other people say affect him. She updates him on social life at home and promises to open an account for him if he needs money. A note signed “Dad” at the end tells him not to underestimate himself.