Title | Letter from Lt. Robert B. Fulton to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Fulton, February 17, 1942 |
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Date | February 17, 1942 |
Description | This was the last letter that Fulton wrote to his parents prior to the sinking of the USS Houston in the Battle of Sunda Strait, and the capture of her surviving crew by the Imperial Japanese Navy. Officers and crew members became prisoners of war for three and a half years. In it, Robert talks about being thankful for having a strong Christian faith and looking forward to being back with his family soon. |
Donor | Robert B. Fulton |
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Language | English |
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Original Item Location | ID 1981-001, Box 7, Folder 4, Item 24 |
Original Collection | Cruiser Houston Collection |
Digital Collection | Lt. Robert B. Fulton USS Houston Letters |
Digital Collection URL | http://digital.lib.uh.edu/collection/fulton |
Repository | Special Collections, University of Houston Libraries |
Repository URL | http://info.lib.uh.edu/about/campus-libraries-collections/special-collections |
Use and Reproduction | This image is in the public domain and may be used freely. If publishing in print, electronically, or on a website, please cite the item using the citation button. |
File Name | index.cpd |
Title | Envelope back |
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File Name | cruis_201303_024_004.jpg |