Post by cbuehler on Apr 26, 2019 1:07:09 GMT 8
I have had in my collection a large folio of material belonging to Master Sergeant Raymond H. Cranmer (later Captain), former Regimental Supply Sergeant of the 60th CAC on Corregidor. I cant seem to make good photos of these original letters, so will transcribe them verbatim here. Both Bressi and Amoroso will be well known to all Corregidor buffs.
Mr. Cranmer was ordered back to the States in late October of 1941, just before the invasion of PI, and judging from the commendation from them LTC. Amoroso and other documents, was highly regarded.
These letters were sent to Mr. Cranmer at the end of the war. He apparently kept in close touch with his former comrades on Corregidor after the war. Apparently Mr. Bressi was also a supply sergeant under Mr. Cranmer at the time.
In envelope marked liberated POW, addressed to Raymond H. Cranmer (Ex-Corregidor) C/O Adjutant General's Department Washington DC
Phillipines
September 25, 1945
Dear Ray,
I'm on my way from the Philippines. After touring the wonderful country of Japan. I put a long stretch there and I have plenty to tell you about, but first I want to contact you so that I know my letters do not stray.
I met Col. Amoroso and he is still alive but pretty well beat up. Hardin went down on a "Hell Ship" and I will give you the details later.
Drop me a line in about a week after receiving this letter.
Sincerely,
Artie A. Bressi
c/o 350 (deleted by me) Street
Keiser, Penna
(PS) I made Sgt. and in for a later promotion
AB
In envelope from Col. A.D.Amoroso American Red Cross 142 (deleted by me)
On letter head American Red Cross
Lovell Gen. Hosp.
Ft. Devens, Mass
Nov. 1 1945
Dear Cranmer,
Have meant to drop you a line before this, but my homecoming created more of a stir than it warranted as result I have hardly had a minute to myself. In fact I have retreated to this hospital from home in order to get a little rest and to have a little time to catch up on my paper work.
Was very sorry to have missed you at Letterman and (illegible) on at your home as I would have enjoyed talking with you. Am also happy to note your grade as Captain. You have seen and deciphered a lot of my scribblings in the past, so I have no doubt about your being able to read this. Do you recall our conversations as to whether you should return to the US? Wish I could have returned also, it would have saved me a lot of grief and troubles.
My home address will be 142 (delieted by me)so if you ever travel this way in the near future please contact me and in the mean time I wish you the best of luck,
Sincerely,
Arnold D. Amoroso
Col. CAC
PS, Thanks for making the call upon my brother at the hospital
Note the tenor of these letters and lack of complaints or whining over the incredible events and suffering they experienced.
CB
Mr. Cranmer was ordered back to the States in late October of 1941, just before the invasion of PI, and judging from the commendation from them LTC. Amoroso and other documents, was highly regarded.
These letters were sent to Mr. Cranmer at the end of the war. He apparently kept in close touch with his former comrades on Corregidor after the war. Apparently Mr. Bressi was also a supply sergeant under Mr. Cranmer at the time.
In envelope marked liberated POW, addressed to Raymond H. Cranmer (Ex-Corregidor) C/O Adjutant General's Department Washington DC
Phillipines
September 25, 1945
Dear Ray,
I'm on my way from the Philippines. After touring the wonderful country of Japan. I put a long stretch there and I have plenty to tell you about, but first I want to contact you so that I know my letters do not stray.
I met Col. Amoroso and he is still alive but pretty well beat up. Hardin went down on a "Hell Ship" and I will give you the details later.
Drop me a line in about a week after receiving this letter.
Sincerely,
Artie A. Bressi
c/o 350 (deleted by me) Street
Keiser, Penna
(PS) I made Sgt. and in for a later promotion
AB
In envelope from Col. A.D.Amoroso American Red Cross 142 (deleted by me)
On letter head American Red Cross
Lovell Gen. Hosp.
Ft. Devens, Mass
Nov. 1 1945
Dear Cranmer,
Have meant to drop you a line before this, but my homecoming created more of a stir than it warranted as result I have hardly had a minute to myself. In fact I have retreated to this hospital from home in order to get a little rest and to have a little time to catch up on my paper work.
Was very sorry to have missed you at Letterman and (illegible) on at your home as I would have enjoyed talking with you. Am also happy to note your grade as Captain. You have seen and deciphered a lot of my scribblings in the past, so I have no doubt about your being able to read this. Do you recall our conversations as to whether you should return to the US? Wish I could have returned also, it would have saved me a lot of grief and troubles.
My home address will be 142 (delieted by me)so if you ever travel this way in the near future please contact me and in the mean time I wish you the best of luck,
Sincerely,
Arnold D. Amoroso
Col. CAC
PS, Thanks for making the call upon my brother at the hospital
Note the tenor of these letters and lack of complaints or whining over the incredible events and suffering they experienced.
CB