Description
This collections contains correspondence sent by T/4 George Colby, United States Army to his sister Cassie Theisen née Colby
during the Second World War.
Background
Technician Fourth Grade George David "Bud" Colby, United States Army (8/3/1910 - 8/10/1999) was born in Blue Earth, Minnesota
and died in Fridley, Minnesota. He was employed by the Excelsior Baking Company before serving in the United States Army during
the Second World War. T/4 Colby was a baker attached to General George S. Patton's Third Army. He continued with this profession
after his return to civilian life, and was active in the Minnesota Bakers Union.
Extent
0.025 Linear Feet
(1 folder)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the
responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
Availability
This collection is open for research.