Joseph P. Bayerl Second World War correspondence

Collection — Box: WWII 19, Folder: 11

Identifier: 2017-279-w-r

Staff Only

Content Description

This collection contains one letter from Staff Sergeant Joseph P. Bayerl to his family. The letter discusses letter writing and the homefront, including farming, as well as some of the food and beverage received while he was stationed in the South Pacific. He was killed in action in New Guinea in June 10, 1944. The collection also contains newspaper clippings from his obituary and from his funeral. It is unclear to which branch of service SSgt. Bayerl belonged.

Dates

1943 August 10-1944 July 10

Conditions Governing Access

This collection is open for research.

Conditions Governing Use

There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.

Extent

.025 Linear Feet (1 folder)

Additional Description

Overview

This collection consists of correspondence and clippings for SSgt. Joseph P. Bayerl during the Second World War.

Immediate Source of Acquisition

Gift of Patricia A. Kust.

Subjects

Correspondence -- World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Obituaries Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Casualties Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Area Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
World War, 1939-1945 -- Pacific Islands Subject Source: Local sources