W.W. Odom Jr., Praised by Commanding General
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Title
W.W. Odom Jr., Praised by Commanding General
Description
"Mrs. W.W. Odom has received the following letter from W.E. Kepner, who was the Commanding General of her son, W.W. Odom Jr., who has been reported missing since early in January:
My dear Mrs. Odom:
It is my sad portion to write that your splendid son is now missing. While this is not official, I hasten to extend my heartfelt and personal sympathy. He was a superior man and son of his great country. We shall miss him and the strong help he always gave in full more and more as our battles become increasingly difficult. His comrades have only the deepest affection and respect for the memory of such a man..."
My dear Mrs. Odom:
It is my sad portion to write that your splendid son is now missing. While this is not official, I hasten to extend my heartfelt and personal sympathy. He was a superior man and son of his great country. We shall miss him and the strong help he always gave in full more and more as our battles become increasingly difficult. His comrades have only the deepest affection and respect for the memory of such a man..."
Source
The Wiregrass Farmer
Publisher
The Wiregrass Farmer
Date
April 30, 1944
Collection
Citation
“W.W. Odom Jr., Praised by Commanding General,” Turner County Project Digital Archive Repository, accessed November 13, 2024, https://turnercountyproject.com/archive/items/show/214.
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