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Connecticut Soldiers Collection, Ward Family Papers

 Collection
Identifier: 2001-0014

Scope and Content

The collection contains correspondence directed to Bernard “Bernie” or his wife, Louise.

Dates

  • Creation: undated, 1942-1945

Access

The collection is open and available for research.

Restrictions on Use

Permission to publish from these Papers must be obtained in writing from both the University of Connecticut Libraries and the owner(s) of the copyright.

Biography

Bernard J. Ward, Edward J. Ward, Robert F. Ward and Thomas P. Ward four brothers from Newington, Connecticut all participated in the armed services during World War II. All the correspondence is directed to Bernard “Bernie” or his wife, Louise. Of the four brothers, Bernie was the last to join the service during World War II and the only one to remain stateside for the duration. Bernie, who when writing to his wife signed his letters “Joe Joe”, joined the Navy in 1943, trained at the Naval Training Station in Sampson, New York, as was then stationed at Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut. Eddie joined the Army in 1942 and received his basic training at Ft. McKinley (Maine). From there, the correspondence follows his experiences at the Fort Williams Radar School, continued training at Fort Monroe (Virginia) and his service in Australia and New Guinea. Robert was also in the Army, but his correspondence follows his service beginning at Fort Jackson (South Carolina), Camp Pickett in Virginia, by way of Louisiana and California, before shipping out to active duty in the Philippines. There are references in the letters to his wife, Ann and daughter, Pat who was born in 1944. Thomas Ward trained at the Naval Training Station in Rhode Island before he served in the Philippines on the U.S.S. Lovelace. The majority of the letters were written between 1943 and 1944.

Extent

0.5 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Abstract

Correspondence of four brothers, Bernard J. Ward, Edward J. Ward, Robert F. Ward and Thomas P. Ward of Newington, Connecticut. All the correspondence is directed to Bernard "Bernie" or his wife, Louise.

Arrangement

Series I: Correspondence (undated, 1942-1945)

Acquisition Information

The collection was donated in 2001.

Related Material

Archives & Special Collections has a substantial collection of materials pertaining to the experiences of Connecticut residents while in the military. For detailed information on these collections please contact the curator or ask at the Reading Room desk.

Title
Connecticut Soldiers Collection, Ward Family Papers
Status
Published
Author
Archives & Special Collections staff
Date
2005 September
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Archives and Special Collections, University of Connecticut Library Repository

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