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1. "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough "Crossing the Line" certificate for W. M. Slough on the U.S.S. Houston initiating him into the "Solemn Mysteries of the Ancient Order of the Deep". The document is signed "Neptunus Rex." "Crossing the...
2. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 6, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, April 6, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to mother (Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he describes being injured. He also encourages his brother Martin A. Slough to join the Navy.
3. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Dec. 9, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Mare Island, CA, Dec. 9, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes that they've been in dry dock, so they are extra busy and tired. He explains he only has five days for Christmas,...
4. Subpeona for "Crossing the Line" ceremony Subpeona for "Crossing the Line" ceremony Subpeona for W. M. Slough for a "Crossing the Line" ceremony. "Crossing the Line" serves as an initiation rite celebrating sailors' first crossing of the equator and typically features costumed revelry....
5. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 10, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Oct. 10, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he details his experiences at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. He picked up a few trinkets for those at home while on shore leave....
6. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, CA, June 13, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, CA, June 13, 1935 Handwritten letter from Tex (William M. Slough) to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his mother being ill. He also talks about how much he likes being in the Navy.
7. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 24, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 24, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to mom and pop (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he writes about the drills the ship has been doing. He also talks about being on...
8. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Jan. 6, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Jan. 6, 1935 Handwritten letter from Tex (William M. Slough) to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) describing the drills he is doing and how his Christmas went.
9. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 03, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, March 03, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to his most adorable mother and a swell old dad (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he details the ship's plans for the coming weeks....
10. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 24, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Feb. 24, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he desribes how he spent his shore leave. He also details the ship's plans for the following weeks.
11. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Blaine, WA, July 5, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Blaine, WA, July 5, 1935 Typed letter from Bill to Moms and Pops (his mother , Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) in which he writes that it may be a while until he can send another letter and that he won't...
12. William M. Slough, S1C, to Martin A. Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 7, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Martin A. Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 7, 1934 Handwritten letter from (Tex) Bill to his brother Bud (Martin A. Slough) in which he explains that it's been inspection week and they've been very busy. He relates that his unit is replacing Co. 13, because...
13. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Nov. 26, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, Long Beach, CA, Nov. 26, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he lets her know what he would like for Christmas this year.
14. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Feb. 10, 1935 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough and O. E. Baer, Feb. 10, 1935 Handwritten letter from Bill to Ma and Pa (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough and his step-father, O. E. Baer) where he talks about the ship's plans for the following weeks. He also talks about the drills...
15. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 22, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 22, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his desire to volunteer to work all the extra time that he can. He also relates that he injured his shoulder...
16. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 10, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 10, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his job in the dispensary and the ship's future plans. He also gives updates about his physical condition...
17. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], May 27, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], May 27, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he updates her on his condition and his daily schedule. He writes his thoughts about two officers, Mr. Woods and Mr. Stork....
18. Red Burke, to O. B. Baer, Nov. 16, 1934 Red Burke, to O. B. Baer, Nov. 16, 1934 Handwritten letter from Red Burke to O. E. Baer, step-father of William "Tex" M. Slough, thanking him for a previous letter. He explains that they have not been able to receive or send mail in the past...
19. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], July 2, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], July 2, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he writes about his activities during seamanship week. He relates that he's been made Mr. Wood's orderly and a squad leader....
20. William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 2, 1934 William M. Slough, S1C, to Dorothy Wagner Slough, San Diego, [CA], June 2, 1934 Handwritten letter from Bill to Moms (his mother, Dorothy Wagner Slough) in which he recounts the busy events of captain's inspection week and Decoration Day. He also writes about playing catcher in a...
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