Jim Staubach, son of Charles Staubach, recently reached out to the Survivor Association to inquire about his father’s experience on board.
Jim kindly shared letters sent to his mother by Executive Officer Roberts and Captain Copeland in December 1944 and March 1945 respectively.
They are touching and sad and speak to the bravery of Charles Staubach and other men on the ship.
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