| dc.creator | Pirnie, W. Bruce, Jr. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2020-04-13T14:34:14Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2020-04-13T14:34:14Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1943-04-11 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/39503 | |
| dc.description | Letter from Capt. W. Bruce Pirnie, Jr. to Amon Carter providing information about his son, Amon, Jr., who had been reported missing in action in North Africa. | |
| dc.format.medium | 8.5x11 paper | |
| dc.relation | Amon G. Carter Papers (MS 014) | |
| dc.rights | Prior written permission from TCU Special Collections required to use any document or photograph | |
| dc.source | Box 141, POW - Capture (April 1-11) 7 of 11 folder, Item 091 | |
| dc.subject | Carter, Amon G., Jr. | |
| dc.subject | Prisoners of war | |
| dc.subject | World War II | |
| dc.title | Letter re: Amon Carter, Jr. | |
| dc.type | Document | |
| dc.description.transcription | Mr. Amon G. Carter Fort Worth Star-Telegram Fort Worth Texas Capt. W. B. Pirnie, Jr 91st F.A.Bo, APO 251, New York City 2/11/43 Dear Mr. Carter- I have just been informed that you have received official notification of Amon being missing in action. I wrote a short description of what happened which will probably be sent to you thru quicker channels than this. However, I want to elaborate the story a bit, for I'm sure that the details will be of interest to you. The battery was in position in a deep wadi at the base of a mountain; we were working independently of the battalion. On February 13th I sent Amon to the top of the mountain to establish an observation post, which he did. Early the next morning the Germans attacked with tanks and infantry, overrunning the position. During the initial attack we were in wire communication with Amon who reported to us the actions of the enemy. He saw a large flanking force, which we knew nothing about until he reported it, go around the mountain to attack us from the rear. The battery was forced to withdraw, and was soon taken care of by the flanking force. AS I was late in leaving the battery position I did not get too mixed up with the flanking force, but made my way up into the mountain. I remained there two days (we were surrounded),and on Feb. 15 I went to the OP. A few infantryment were there; they said taht about mid-morning the previous day Amon left the O.P. I imagine he tried to rejoin the Battery; the opinion is that he was captured. This opinion is not based on any facts; merely on the assumption that so many of our troops being known to have been captured. Amon might very well be among them. Space prevents me from telling you how much we miss Amon; he's a fine boy, Mr. Carter. Very sincerely yours, W Bruce Prinie Jr. Capt (illegible) | |
