Abstract

26 letters written by Mexican-American solider Harold Martinez between June 1944 nd March 1946 while serving in the military during World War II. Addressed to his brother George, also in the army, and his mother, the letters begin when Harold was serving as a tank driver at Fort Knox. A few of the letters are stamped by the Army censor. Martinez was born in Arizona in 1925. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corps at Fort MacArthur in San Pedro, California, on March 1, 1944.

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Item is a handwritten letter written by Mexican-American soldier, Harold Martinez during World War II. Letter was addressed to his brother, George. Martinez writes about his experiences as a tank driver. He mentions that he got back from the bivouac after being out there for two weeks.

Scope and Contents Item is a handwritten letter written by Mexican-American soldier, Harold Martinez. Letter is addressed to his brother George, which he addresses as "Geo". He explains to him that he had not been writing to him because he had left home without his address and could not remember it. He writes that he is getting along very well with the other guys. He asks his brother about his mother. In addition, Martinez mentions that the day in which he wrote the letter, marked his one year anniversary of...

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Item was a handwritten letter by Mexican-American soldier, Harold Martinez. Letter is addressed to his brother George. Martinez tells George about his trip to New York City and says that "it's alright" for a big city.

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Item is a handwritten letter by Mexican American soldier, Harold Martinez during World War II. Letter is addressed to his brother George. Martinez writes that he has received a letter from his mother, and that he hears that she has settled in California. Martinez lets his brother know that he will send him $5.00 for his birthday. He bids his brother farewell and tells him his next trip will be interesting.

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Item is a handwritten letter by Mexican-American soldier during World War II. He informs his mother that he is finally on land and that he has not sent her any letters due to his laziness. He tells his mother that he received a letter from George and Ophelia. He describes the land he is on as being similar to Miami, bare and with hills. Martinez closes his letter with good wishes for everyone back home.

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Item is a handwritten letter by

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Item is a handwritten letter by

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Item is a handwritten letter by Mexican-American soldier, Harold Martinez. He informs his brother that he is in France. He states that he is part of the 7th Army. He tells his brother that he is now an owner of a German rifle. He says that his grandmother is the only person who he has heard from. Martinez ends his letter because someone was waiting for their turn to use the writing table.

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Item is a handwritten letter from Mexican-American soldier, Harold Martinez, letter is addressed to his brother George. It is the first time in two weeks that Martinez has been able to respond to letters. He mentions to his brother that he probably heard about the incident on television and that the fighting was heavy. He informs his brother that he had a white Christmas as well as New Year. Martinez goes on and continues to describe his experiences.