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John Finn writes from France to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 30 January 1945; he is getting his back mail and comments on the cold and lack of electric lights in the area. He asks for news from St. Albans and that his father send food, socks, hankies, and cigarettes. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Megan Cain. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 1 March 1945; he received a "slight wound of the right hand" and is writing left-handed. He assures his father that it is nothing real bad and not to worry. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Chaz Nelson. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes from France to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 5 January 1945; he describes the countryside, people, and the "old French mansion" where they are living as well as the damage to Le Havre. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Megan Cain. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes from England to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont on 1 January 1945; he received Fille's package and doesn't have much news to report. He describes a pair of horses he saw recently and wishes everyone the best in 1945. The letter is dated 1 January 1944 but was probably written in 1945. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Sara Lamb. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes from abroad to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he has not written lately because he misses home; he left the hospital on April 7th for a replacement depot; he alludes to the news of President Roosevelt's death. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946.

John Finn writes from France to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 21 January 1945; he describes the surrounding area, including the buildings, farmland, animals, and crops as well as the prices for bread, beer, and other items. There are bodies of dead Germans laying around gun emplacements. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Jennifer Quinn. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes from France to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 14 January 1945; he comments on the cold weather and the French towns and cities that he has been able to see. They have been issued sleeping bags which are an improvement over blankets when sleeping on the ground in cold weather. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Sara Lamb. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes to his father, James G. Finn, from Fort Custer, Michigan, in August 1943; he describes his studies and room at the Military Police Replacement Training Center and asks how the crops are coming along and for news from home; he went to a show and got his picture taken at the U.S.O. Letter is postmarked 23 August 1943. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946.

John Finn writes from England to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he was thankful to receive a package from home and asks for him to send long johns and candles if possible. The cold and damp climate is different from home and the rain produces a lot of mud. He wishes everyone at home a "Merry Christmas & A Very Happy New Year." ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Tabitha E. Abare. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes from England to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 20 and 23 December 1944; he has begun to receive V-mail letters from home and got 32 letters and Christmas cards in one bunch. Bud Prior is about 100 miles from where he is and he would like to be able to get together with him and Harry O' Lena. He would like every package he is sent to include Kleenex and new socks. He is disappointed by Jimmy's report card and will write him soon. There are now electric lights in the tents, which helps with writing letters at night. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Jennifer Quinn. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes to his father, James G. Finn, from Camp Polk, Louisiana in March 1944; as soon as they arrived they were sent out to bivouac. The 8th Armored Division is on maneuvers with a couple other divisions; he is in the 58th Armored Infantry Battalion in the 8th Armored Division. There is a rumor that they will be going to Camp Bowie, Texas, in three weeks. Letter is postmarked 17 March 1944. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Clyde David Tootle. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes from Holland to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 17 February 1945; there are signs that Spring is coming and he believes the war in Europe won't last more than four more months. He just got the news about Mel Murray and wishes that "the big money guys" back home would go to the front and realize that "this stuff is something besides a money making proposition." He mentions that he can always use socks and lists several other items that he would like. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Sara Lamb. Transcriptions may be subject to error.

John Finn writes from Germany to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he is back with his outfit and getting letters again; he did not receive any mail while he was in the hospital. He compares the area where he is located in Germany to Vermont and comments on some of the work done by the local women. He asks his father's opinion on the war and speculates that the Germans will surrender within a week. He would like more t-shirts and shorts as well as news of all his family in St. Albans. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946.

John Finn writes from Germany to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont; he describes the area of Germany where he is located, including the many kids he has seen; he cannot go into more detail as it would not make it past the censor. He mentions he has learned more about the circumstances of his injury and asks about the county jail in St. Albans. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946.

John Finn writes from England to his father, James G. Finn, in St. Albans, Vermont, on 4 December 1944; he describes a trip to London that he made since he last wrote. He is anxious to get some mail from home and wishes Jimmy a belated 14th birthday. He asks that his father send some candles; everything is rationed and there are no cigarettes at all. ; John R. Finn's education at Norwich University was interrupted by World War II. During the war, he served in the 8th Armored Division of the U. S. Army in the European Theater and was awarded the Purple Heart after receiving a hand wound. He returned to Norwich University after the war and graduated with a BA degree in English in 1946. Transcription by Edward T. Palmer. Transcriptions may be subject to error.