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Date: June 22, 1991Description: George Chase wrote to Norman “Red” Wetherington about his experiences serving in the Civilian Conservation Corps and in World War II.

Dear Former C.C.C. June 22, 1991 I am George Chase formerlyof Bradford, Maine. Bornedin Atkinson. I was in the C.C.C. at Bar Harbor. Our Barracks was on long Hill I believe. I was in 37-38. Our leader I used to work for was old “Sol” –Sullivan hewas ex Army Officer. Worked on trails, Blackwoods,Governors Mansion, Cadillac Mt Communication, Fire look out and Trees and Gathered Seeds & Cones Box Cars full.

2 Got $21 a month and is was a very educational partof my life. Went into Coast artilleryin 1941 – Feb 14, went to 25 apWestover Field. 78th Div Co K.apo 78 – Germany, Beligum & France. Rode tanks for GenGeorge Patton for the Bulge. Met Gen Patton at the Rheor River where we weredug in. Met him Personally and he said Sgt I understand youare a Mainic and I saidYes General and he said SgtI’ dammed proud to have

3in the Push – 60 – 70 – 80 miA day leveling every every human thing. Wounded 80 mi fromBerlin. But this C.C.C. trainingwhich was military gave meand still today a full blooded American. This would be so beneficialtoday. I am a Native Americanmake Totem Poles & IndianCarving – Nee-Gaw-nee-GawBow 8’ Cedar Statue andIndian Walking Sticks &

4Indian axes & arrow Pointsand etc. Yours Truly, George Chase

A C.C.C. member of 37-38Now retired Carpenter & Millwrightof 40 yrs. Disabled Vet & Retired