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Letter from Harold E. Hartney, Jr. to his parents, December 19, 1941. Explains that he will visit briefly for Christmas, asks after family, mentions the death of Teddy Bates (Navy) in Hawaii, expresses desire to join Air Corps at Randolph Field. Two…

Letter from Hartney Jr. to his parents, January 17, 1943. Expresses frustration that he has been held back in training because he's underweight, discusses oil and gas rationing, and other personal news. Two handwritten pages.

Membership card issued to Harold Evans Hartney, Jr. by the Automobile Club of New York, 1942.

Newspaper clipping, "Kin receive decorations for 5 area men," from an unidentified publication, circa 1940s. Reports on family members receiving medals on behalf of servicemen killed in service or who are prisoners of war. Includes photographs of…

Newspaper clipping, "Nassau flier aids Johnson get 27th," from an unidentified publication, circa 1944. Reports on Lieutenant Harold E. Hartney Jr. assisting fighter ace Robert S. Johnson with an aerial victory.

Newspaper clipping, "Lieut. H. E. Hartney, Jr.," from an unidentified publication, circa 1944-1945. Reports on Hartney's burial in Arlington National Cemetery.

Newspaper clipping, "U.S. flier equals Bong's mark of 27," from the New York Times, May 9, 1944. Reports on fighter ace Robert S. Johnson and his aerial victories. Mentions Harold E. Hartney Jr. as Johnson's wingman.