Minnesota's Greatest Generation

Letter from William L. Anderson to his mother, July 18, 1943

William L. Anderson of Minneapolis shared many of his overseas experiences with his family through letters. This letter, written from Tunisia, North Africa on July 18, 1943, tells of an unusual moment of comraderie among the men of his unit brought on by a recording of "When the Moon Comes Over the Mountain," sung by Kate Smith.

Creator: William L. Anderson
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society
Date: 1943
Identifer: location 142.I.17.2F Box 1

Letter from William L. Anderson to his mother, July 18, 1943
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Letter from William L. Anderson to his mother, July 18, 1943, page 3