The document is from Sgt Oran R. Fleming to Honorable George B. Schwabe discussing the unfairness of the demobilization process, which prioritizes fathers over service men with longer periods of overseas service. Fleming expresses frustration at the lack of consideration for combat men like himself and questions why fathers are given preferential treatment. He also highlights the impact of prolonged military service on personal and educational opportunities. Fleming requests Schwabe's opinion on the matter.

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Frustrations of Demobilization: A Soldier's Letter to Congress

Identifier:
CAC_CC_047_1_6_47_0011
Contributing Institution:
Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Title:
Frustrations of Demobilization: A Soldier's Letter to Congress
Date Created:
1945-01-01
EDTF:
1945-01-01
Creator:
unknown
Rights:
http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/
Language:
eng
Record Type:
correspondence
Collection:
George B. Schwabe Collection
Collection Finding Aid:
https://arc.libraryhost.com/repositories/3/resources/37
Description:
The document is from Sgt Oran R. Fleming to Honorable George B. Schwabe discussing the unfairness of the demobilization process, which prioritizes fathers over service men with longer periods of overseas service. Fleming expresses frustration at the lack of consideration for combat men like himself and questions why fathers are given preferential treatment. He also highlights the impact of prolonged military service on personal and educational opportunities. Fleming requests Schwabe's opinion on the matter.
Congress:
79th (1945-1947)
Physical Location:
CAC_CC_47_1_0000, Box 6, Folder 47, University of Oklahoma, Carl Albert Center Archives, Norman, OK, Standard Shelving
Location Represented:
Oklahoma (state), United States (nation)
Type:
Text
Extent:
2 Pages