A Mother's Plea: Concerns for Soldiers in Combat, 1945-04-18

Item — Box: 6, Folder: 43

Identifier: CAC_CC_047_1_6_43_0006

Scope and Contents

The letter is from Mrs. J. Raymond Cobb to Congressman George B. Schwabe expressing concern about her son serving in the E.T.O. and the War Department's decision to send soldiers from Germany to the Pacific. She believes this decision is a grave mistake and highlights the hardships and mental toll on soldiers who have been in combat for months. She urges Congressman Schwabe to advocate for the well-being of these soldiers. Congressman Schwabe responds, assuring Mrs. Cobb of his personal interest in the matter and his efforts to address the situation.

Dates

Creation: 1945-04-18

Creator

From the Collection: Schwabe, George Blaine, U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 1st district (1951-1952); 8th Speaker of the Oklahoma House of Representatives (1921-1923); Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Nowata County (1919-1923), 1886-1952 (Person)

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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