A letter from Samuel Owens to his parents about everyday life. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the submarine tender USS…
A letter from Colonel Howard F. Bresee to Samuel Owens' father, Steven John Owens. The letter accompanies a POW post card from Samuel Robert Owens to Frances Elvira Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the…
A letter from Senator Walter Franklin George to Samuel's sister, Mrs. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia Preetorius), acknowledging the letter that she sent on June 7th regarding the report of Samuel Owens "Missing in Action." Samuel Robert Owens…
A letter from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Naval Personnel, to Steven J. Owens with confirmation from the American Red Cross that his son, Samuel Robert Owens is being held as a prisoner of war in the Philippine Islands. Samuel Robert Owens…
A letter from Congressman Hugh Peterson to Mrs. Edward L. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia Preetorius), about his on-going attempt to investigate the possibility of her brother, Samuel Robert Owens, becoming a Japanese prisoner of war. Samuel Robert…
A letter from Rear Admiral Randall Jacobs, Chief of Naval Personnel, to Congressman Hugh Peterson acknowledging the receipt of communication from Mrs. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia Preetorius), requesting that the facilities of the Red Cross be used…
A letter from Colonel Howard F. Bresee outlining the revised Japanese mailing instructions for a prisoner of war by the government of Japan. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States…
A letter from Senator Walter Franklin George to Mrs. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia Preetorius), acknowledging the receipt of communication from her regarding her brother, Samuel Robert Owens. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite…
A letter from Senator Walter Franklin George to Samuel Owens' sister, Mrs. Preetorius (Florence Cecelia Preetorius), with updated information from the Navy Department. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the…
A letter from Frances Elvira Owens to her son, Samuel Owens about everyday life. Samuel Robert Owens (1918-1995) was stationed at Cavite Naval Yard in the Philippines when the United States entered World War II. He was a member of the crew of the…