Letter from the US ARMY - Death of Corporal Gurnie J. Richard
Vinton, Calcasieu Parish, LA

The contents of this letter have been submitted by:
Mary Dee Richard Nicks, niece of Gurnie J. "Tuttie" Richard


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GENERAL HEADQUARTERS
UNITED STATES ARMY FORCES,  PACIFIC

APO 500
25 October 1945

Mr. Lester Richard,
Vinton, Louisiana

Dear Mr. RIchard:

Permit me to extend to you my heartfelt sympathy for the loss of your son,
Corporal Gurnie J. Richard, 14014762, who died on the 25th of November, 1942,
from beri beri and pellagra at Gabanatuan Camp, Phillipine Islands, while a
prisoner of war of the Japanese.

The casualty reports received contain few details.  They were of necessity
meager, due to the inability of the persons confined by the Japanese to
prepare and keep the necessary records.  We do know, however, that he is
buried on Luson, Philippine Islands.

Anything I can say is scant consolation to you in your grief. It is my fervent
hope that later, the knowledge that his courage and sacrifices contributed to
the final victory may be of sustaining comfort to you.

Very truly yours

R. E. Gambrill
Major,     AGD
Asst   Adj  Gen