Collection: William A. Lyle Letters | Special Collections & Archives

Scope and Contents

The collection contains just over two hundred letters written by William A. Lyle from 1943 to 1946, primarily to his mother in New York City, while he was serving in the United States Naval Reserves at U.S. Naval bases in Maryland, California, and Hawaii, during World War II. There are also letters written to Lyle and other family members, as well as four naval ribbons and matching lieutenant commander pins. These letters are an interesting look at the end of the war and the responsibilities of the soldiers to their families back home.

Dates

1943 - 1945

Creator

Lyle, William A. (Person)

Biographical / Historical

William A. Lyle, youngest son of Otis D. and Lela Bell F. Lyle, was born in Georgia, in August 1910. He served in the United States Naval Reserves at U.S. Naval bases in Maryland, California, and Hawaii, during World War II, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander.

Extent

0.8 Linear Feet

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Overview

Letters written by William A. Lyle from 1943 to 1946, primarily to his mother in New York City, while he was serving in the United States Naval Reserves at the U.S. Naval bases in Maryland, California, and Hawaii, during World War II.

General

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