William D. O'Brien was one of the 28 survivors from USS LEOPOLD (DE-319). On July 14, 1944, he wrote this letter to the mother of Lt. Burtis P. Cone.
Subject
Burtis P. Cone
Collection
USS Leopold DE 319
Letter Details
Letter Date
Jul 14, 1944
Time Period
21st Century
Primary Language
English
Transcription
Transcription
"Dear Ms. Cone,
Please excuse the delay in answering your letter. I have had quite a few letters and find it hard to answer them.
Although I was a seaman on the Leopold I had plenty of talks with your son. He was a very fine officer and was lost of fun. He always treated the boys ok when ever we needed anything.
I didn't not see your son during or after the action but from what some of the others said I am sure he was not hurt when we got hit.
Please accept my deepest sympathy for there is not very much hope or anything I could say that would help you in anyway.
Sincerely yours,
William D. O'Brien"
