Category Archives: Letters from the aunts and uncles for the Military & Alternative Service project

The Military & Alternative Service Project — Dan writes…

Posted on April 24, 2011 by robertagoering

The request letter 5-30-92 Las Cruses, N.M. Dear Marcia; I’m writing this in response to your letter requesting, what, where, when & how’s of our experiences as brothers in fulfillment of our national duties during World War II and beyond. To clarify the … Continue reading →

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The Military & Alternative Service project — reply from Elva

Posted on April 22, 2011 by robertagoering

The request letter June 10,1992 Thanks for remembering my birthday. I hope you also had a good day. Dear Marcia I received your letter sometime ago, You are asking about memories of the time the brothers served in different capacities in … Continue reading →

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The Military & Alternative Service Project — reply from Bill

Posted on April 18, 2011 by robertagoering

The request letter Bill’s Original Letter June 30,1992 Dear Marcia: I enlisted in Chicago 111. on the 3 of April 42. My conviction was that I should go regular in the army. They shipped me to Mo. for basic training and … Continue reading →

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The Military & Alternative Service Project – response from Walt

Posted on April 12, 2011 by robertagoering

The request letter May 27 1992 Dear Marcia: I remember thinking to myself, “At least he won’t have to become involved in the war”. This was Sept. 1939. I am referring to your Uncle Alvin who was taken from us, and is … Continue reading →

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The Military & Alternative Service Project

Posted on April 6, 2011 by robertagoering

The initial letter to the uncles: May 10, 1992 To the Goering Uncles: I am writing to ask you to record some memories of a specific period in your life, that is, those experiences relating to military or alternative service. … Continue reading →

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