Western Carolina University WCU University of North Carolina Asheville UNCA

Southern Appalachian Digital Collections

Western Carolina University (20) View all
University of North Carolina Asheville (6) View all
WCU - World War II in Southern Appalachia

Howard F. Bresee to POW next of kin, September 15, 1943

items 1 of 3 items
  • wcu_ww2-851.jp2
Copyright Download
wcu_ww2-851.jp2

Howard F. Bresee to POW next of kin, September 15, 1943

HL_MSS16-05_1_05_004_01_a
Item 2 - Howard F. Bresee to POW next of kin, September 15, 1943
wcu_ww2-852.jp2

Howard F. Bresee to POW next of kin, September 15, 1943

HL_MSS16-05_1_05_004_01_b
Item 3 - Howard F. Bresee to POW next of kin, September 15, 1943
wcu_ww2-853.jp2

Howard F. Bresee to POW next of kin, September 15, 1943

HL_MSS16-05_1_05_004_02
Item
?

Item’s are ‘child’ level descriptions to ‘parent’ objects, (e.g. one page of a whole book).

  • * WAR DEPABTMBHT ARMY SSRTIG2 FORCSS Office of The Provost Marshal General Washington The Provost Marshal General directs me to call to your attention the recent action of a committee composed of representatives of the Board of Economic Warfare, Post Office Department, Office of Censorship, Red Cross, War Department and Navy- Department whereby arrangements have been made to provide for the shipment of a next of kin parcel to American prisoners of war and interned civilians in the Orient. There is inclosed for your use W.D., P.M.G. Form 19 for this purpose (properly addressed). Should you desire to use this label, the following package mailing instructions must be strictly followed. 1* Only one label at this time will be issued to the designated next of kin, or emergency addressee of each Aaorican Internee or prisoner of war officially reported. The label may be transferred to another person if so desired. Sach label will be issued in duplicate. The original to be securely pasted on the outside of the package and the duplicate to be placed on top of the contents inside of the package in order that it may be removed by the postal censor. 2. The contents of the package must be listed on Post Office Department Customs Declaration, Form No. 3966, at the time of mailing. If this form is not available at your local post office, the contents may be listed on plain paper and attached to the package. No postage is required. 3. The weight of your package must not exceed 11 pounds, gross dimensions, not over 18 inches In length, nor 42 inches length and girth combined. The package should not be sealed and should be securely wrapped in a manner which will facilitate opening for postal inspection* 4. The following articles 6jlL£ may be included in the package. Xxceptions cannot be made and the inclusion of articles not herein mentioned can only result in such items being removed by the censor prior to final shipment* 6. Relief supplies to be shipped by the American Red Cross, the Army and the Navy, consist of about 350 separate items packed in fourteen standard oases. Included are food parcels, medicine, drugs, vitamins, surgical instruments and dressings, First Aid 1 kits, clothing, shoe repair kits, cigarettes, tobacco and comfort articles. v% 6. Clothing assortments for prisoners in the North include overcoats, blankets, underwear, handkerchiefs, socks, pajamas, flannel shirts, sweaters, coveralls, caps and gloves. Similar assortments for tropical camps omit heavy garments but include mosquito bars. Comfort assortments include combs, shaving sets, soap, bath towels, tooth powder and brushes. Separate clothing and comfort kits are provided for women and children. ?. Tou can choose from the following list of permitted articles many desirable items which are not included in the relief supplies, or of which a further supply may be needed. Based on knowledge of the individual's taste, make your selection carefully so that the utmost good will be accomplished. 8* It must be realised that the need is so great that every effort should be made on the part of persons sending packages that only necessaries be included in next of kin parcels* Special emphasis should be placed on the sending of vitamins in solid) form and concentrated food. Care should be taken to avoid sending articles that would be affected by tropical climatic conditions or which contain a large starch content such as rice, noodles, macaroni or spaghetti* 9* Items particularly recommended for next of kin parcels are indicated by *. 10. TOUR FA0KAO1 MUST ARRITN IN Wtt YORK BT 24-38R25ABCD SEP 15 1943
Object
?

Object’s are ‘parent’ level descriptions to ‘children’ items, (e.g. a book with pages).

Related items

Part of Collection

World War II in Southern Appalachia

World War II affected the residents of WNC both home and abroad. This collection highlights some of these experiences, including Carr and Ruth Hooper who were interred at the Sant...

View collection Read introduction
panzoom image
wcu_ww2-851.jp2