This collection contains correspondence from Pvt. Robert B Fincher, USA to his wife Alberta B. Fincher during the Second World War.

Private Robert Bryon Fincher, United States Army (7/15/1917 - 11/2/1984) was born to Pearl Fincher (father's name unknown) in Milan, Dodge County, Georgia. He worked as a farmer for R.J. Studstill with only a fifth grade education in Rhine, Georgia when he married Alberta B. Brown on March 7, 1942. He enlisted in the United States Army on October 10, 1942 and was sent to Camp Wallace, Texas. He served overseas in countries including Germany, France, Italy, and South Africa. He was discharged September 25, 1945. After the war, Robert and Alberta lived in Thomaston, Georgia until his death in 1984. They had one daughter, Myrtle Ann.

0.5 Linear feet (1 box)

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