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dc.creatorSimmons, James L.
dc.date.accessioned2021-06-11T18:53:36Z
dc.date.available2021-06-11T18:53:36Z
dc.date.issued1943-08-09
dc.identifier.urihttps://repository.tcu.edu/handle/116099117/46895
dc.descriptionLetter from Jim Simmons to Amon Carter regarding Amon, Jr. as a prisoner of war.
dc.format.medium8x10 paper
dc.relationAmon G. Carter Papers (MS 014)
dc.rightsPrior written permission from TCU Special Collections required to use any document or photograph
dc.sourceBox 148, POW S Misc 1943, Item 011
dc.subjectPrisoners of war
dc.subjectCarter, Amon G., Jr.
dc.subjectWorld War II
dc.titleLetter re: prisoner of war
dc.typeDocument
dc.description.transcriptionAugust 9, 1943 Dear Mr. Carter: You probably won't recognize my name when you firs see it, but I used to be a member of the 91st Field Artillery Battalion, the same outfit that Amon Jr. belonged to. Amon and I were both assigned to the 91st FA together way back in January 1942 and went through all the experiences of that outfit up until the break though at FIAD Pass in February. I remember well the visit you paid the outfit while we were in Kilkeel, Ireland and then again in Madeley, England. Amon Jr. introduced me to you during these occasions as well as the time at Fort Dix and on the boat in Liverpool harbor. I believe we all signed you dinner program on the last occasion. No doubt you're wondering what I am doing back in the United States while the visit of the 1st Armored Division is still overseas. I was fortunate enough to subbed all the campaigns of the Division up until the final drive on Bizerte. During this action while action as a forward observer, I drove my Peep over a German land mine and was injured. Although my injuries weren't serious, there were enough to warrant a trip back to the States for further treatment. I was first sent to Lovell General Hospital at Fort Devens, MASS on my arrival and was then transferred to Winter General Hospital in Topeka, Kansas where I'm located now., While waiting for my broken heel to fully mend, I have been granted a 20 day furlough most of which I have already consumed. I have to report back to the Hospital in Topeka by August 18th.,Mr. Carter, I've filled the first part of this letter with information you may find interesting, but the whole point of this letter was to obtain Amon Jr.'s address in Germany and to maybe find out how things are going with him. Before I left Africa, the boys of the 91st told me was reported as a prisoner of war. I know fully how you feel about Amon's predicaments be3couase all of us in the Battalion sure missed him. Especially those of us who knew him a little better. I'm very interested in writing to Amon Jr. as soon as possible and maybe give him some encouragement so would appreciate it very much if you would send me his address. I hope to hear form you soon in the future; and I also hope the news from Amon Jr. is favorable. He did a fine job in Africa, Mr. Carter and I now you are proud of him. Very sincerely, Lt. Jim Simmons


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  • Amon G. Carter, Sr. Collection [19320]
    The Amon G. Carter Papers consist of correspondence, photographs, newspapers, scrapbooks, and artifacts. The papers document the history of Fort Worth and the Southwest, as well as Carter's personal and business interests.

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