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Post Marked: Nov 25, 1939
No date
World War 2 Post Cards
Set of cards mailed from
the Philippines
Back shot of above card
From Aunt Vinita to Cecil
Fort Sill, Oklahoma Training Center
Letter returned, Homer is now a P.O.W
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Sometimes we are lucky enough to have a
glimpse of time and when that happens we
become closer to our family, history and past.
For years I had these wonderful glimpes into
my family and never really took the time to
read them fully. Now as I grow older I know
how important they are, not only to me but the
history of our country and the times it was
going through.
Thank you for visiting this page and I hope you
will carry away with you the moments,
feelings, and history of my family and the war
that made the daily struggle.
For my Dad,
Thank you for passing these treasures on to
me, I know you would approve of me sharing
with others these times and moments of our
family.
I wanted to leave these letters as written so I
have not corrected the spelling unless it helps
to follow the content of the letter. On this page
I have just posted a small part of the letter. To
view the whole letter click on the title of each
one.
The best I can figure out Uncle Homer is attending some type of training
in Montrose, Colo.. If anyone can shed light on this I would apprecate it.
Date: ?
Address: BR-71-C
Montrose, Colo.
Brief Outline:
It's really cold here everyone has the flu. Sure am homesick.
Hope to get into the Marines, should hear soon. No one would give
me anything for the flu had to get something myself.
Not much to write about,
Love Homer
Date:11-25-1939
Montrose, Colo.
Brief Outline:
Did not make it into the Marines, to tall at 6'4" Doing ok,
not sure what I will be doing.
Address:BR-71-C
"Letter from Grandmother Cora Bailey to Great Grandmother White".
We had a air mail letter from Homer. He said he liked it all right.
It sure does look like their will war in the Philippines. When have
you heard from Monroe. Donald and I may be their sometime next month.
Cora
Thursday 28, 1941 (backside of letter)
Feb 15th, 1941
"Post Card"
Dear Mother and all. Have heard from Homer. He is leaving
for San Fancisco 25th of this month and sailing to Phillins
first of (can't read this word but think it is "month") He will
be in the coast guard. Sure hate for him to go now. Seems
like their is so much trouble.
April 21th, 1941
This letter is the only one that I have that makes any referance to
James Young Parker (cousin to Homer) who was also captured
but survived Bataan.
Dear Mother and all.
We just have gotten a letter from Homer he is to leave today.
He may go this time because he sent his address. Your card
came today will send to the Philippines to him so he can see
Young. The war must be pretty bad for Young to be ancious
for Monroe to return. Homers letter was mailed the 18th we
may hear again. I am sending his picture to his girl. Wilbur
and Verda came yesterday. I have some pretty Roses now.
Love Cora
Pvt. Homer R. Bailey
A.S.N. 6957268
Coast Artillery
Philippines.I.
Tue 16th, 1943
Date: Thurs 29,1941
Brief outline:
Heard from Homer he sent his new address and says he is well.
BTRY D.59.Coast Artillery
Fort Mills Phillippins Island
"Letter from Grandmother Cora Bailey to Great Grandmother White".
(note: Homer was now a POW)
Dear Mother how are you all standing this hot weather.
We had a card from Homer today he said his health
was good and to give his regards to everyone and Gennie.
The card was type written it had some jap words on it we
wanted that jap man that lives here to read it but he
wouldn't.
Heard from the war department today they said the
next of kin could send parcels to prisoners of war
in the orient. It will have to first weigh 11 lbs.
We are going get one ready to send write away
It has to be in N.Y by 15th of Sept. They gave a list
of things that can be sent. They place special
emphasis on sending vitamtins in concentrated food.
Those boys sure will be glad to get packages from home.
Written on the side of the letter
"Homer said not to worry".
Tue 16th, 1943 (backside of letter)
May 26th, 1945
"Post Card"
Dear Mother we have first gotten a card from Homer it was
from the P.I. their wasn't any date on it, their isn't any telling
when it was mailed. I was glad to get your mail. Cecil is in the
city. You and Rubie come when you can. love Cora
Sept 10th, 1945
Dear Mother have just gotten your letter. Am sending the
peice about Homer it wasn't what we thought it would be.
We recived to (two) cards from Homer. One in Jan and
May. He was in the national guard three years.
"It seems like Homer is still living".
Time Line:
Homer was wounded in action May 1942 and taken prisoner.
He was killed Dec 1944
His body was brought home and service was held
February 14, 1952.
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