Meant to post this earlier. "Letters sent between Bing Crosby and Second World War soldiers and their families have been released for the first time after being discovered in his attic. Photographs of the late US music star entertaining troops have also come to light. The pictures and notes have been shared by HLC Properties Ltd - Crosby's estate - after being found by vice president Robert S Bader. In one warm letter to Private Aaron Stockton dated 1946, Crosby wrote: 'Dear Aaron, Enjoyed hearing from you, and was happy to learn that you latched on to White Christmas in your remote spot. 'Warmest personal regards – and with the hope that you'll be on your way home soon. Take care of yourself. Regards, Bing Crosby.' The soldier was in the 77th Infantry Division stationed in the Pacific after the Second World War when he received the letter - with a letter heading glamorously reading Bing Crosby, National Broadcasting Company, Hollywood. Some of the letters Crosby penned were to let people know he had met their loved ones." www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-7711305/Treasure-trove-patriotic-letters-Bing-Crosby-homesick-WWII-soldiers-released.html?fbclid=IwAR3vKqn52JfN1uEBkEyvjglHFdSnNt5sQRc8JDdg3E_vU-ZEB5iEm_HbBnE
Lots of celebs were deeply troubled by the fact that they believed they weren't doing as much as the line doggies. John Wayne applied numerous times to the USMC. The image of him being a prisoner of the Kaitempei made the brass shudder.
John Wayne: American by Randy Roberts* details his efforts. *Roberts was my lead prof. at grad. school.
