May 16, 1949 Chicago A.B. Pennington: We have been advised remains of the late Staff Sergeant Charles A. Pennington in route to the United States as you have previously notified. Because of the manner in which he met his death, it was not possible to identify his remains individually. Burial of his remains and the remains of his comrades will…
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May 17, 1949 WESTERN UNION TELEGRAM CTA004 Ct.cb17-022 GOVT DL PD=CHICAGO ILL MAY 16, 9:26 P= A.B. PENNINGTON (DELIVER AND REPORT ANY CHARGES)= ROUTE #2 WILLIAMSPORT TENN= WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED REMAINS OF THE LATE S/SGT CHARLES A PENNINGTON= ARE ENROUTE TO THE UNITED STATES. AS YOU HAVE BEEN PREVIOUSLY NOTIFIED BECAUSE OF THE MANNER IN WHICH HE MET HIS…
16 May, 1944 War Department The Adjutant General’s Office Washington 25, D.C. AG 201 Pennington, Charles A. PC-N NAT095 Mrs. Annie R. Pennington, Route #1 Williamsport, Tennessee. Dear Mrs. Pennington: It is with regret that I am writing to confirm the recent telegram informing you of the death of your son, Staff Sergeant Charles A. Pennington, 14,133,990, Air Corps, who…
16 May, 1944 War Department The Adjutant General’s Office Washington 25, D.C. AG 201 Pennington, Charles A. PC-N NAT095 Mrs. Annie R. Pennington, Route #1 Williamsport, Tennessee. Dear Mrs. Pennington: It is with regret that I am writing to confirm the recent telegram informing you of the death of your son, Staff Sergeant Charles A. Pennington, 14,133,990, Air Corps, who…
January 22, 1944 Nashville Army Air Center (A.A.F.C.C.) Thompson Lane, Nashville, Tenn. Hello Dad and Mom, I received your letter this morning with the $5.00 in it. I say it came at a good time. I certainly was sorry to hear about Charles Ray. Do all you can for him, Dad. Dad that sure was a newsy letter you wrote….
