Irondale Friends
Wes Worthan Likely an older brother of a high school friend of Winfred’s. Fought in Tunisia in the North Africa Tank Corp in 1942-3.
Bob Dickey Friend and IHS classmate of Winfred.
Robert (Bob) Merrill High School friend of Clifford and Winfred; first cousin to Patsy Merrill; Clifford’s girlfriend and younger sister of Daisy Merrill. Joined the Marines and was stationed in San Diego in 1943. A few of Bob’s letters were found in the box of letters. They were sent to his best friend Clifford. Bob was a colorful writer.
Tommy French (John O’Neil said he knew him, or maybe his son.)
Bud Puckett Winfred’s friend. He served in the navy.
Kenny ? Good friend of Winfred. Stationed at Great Lakes in 1943.
‘Monk’ ? Good friend of Winfred. Often mentioned by nickname in the letters. His real name is never never mentioned. Stationed at Shanute Field, IL with John? in 1943.
‘Stack’ ? Good friend of Winfred. Nickname often mentioned in the letters. His real name is never mentioned. Stationed in Norfolk, VA in 1943.
Lois? Winfred’s on-again-off-again girlfriend in 1943. Last name is never mentioned. He may know her from Irondale or met her when working in St. Louis before the war.
Patsy Merrill Clifford’s girlfriend.
Erma? Likely was Margaret’s roommate and best friend in St. Louis. They probably both went to school together in Irondale. Could be a relative