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1. Start of odds and ends

Start of odds and ends
Description:
Lawrence Layden's introduction to the end of his album: "Following are 'odds 'n ends' which did not 'fit' on previous pages."

2. Promotion to corporal

Promotion to corporal
Date:
1941-12-06
Description:
Certificate detailing Layden's promotion to corporal. Layden comments in the boxed caption that the promotion certificate is signed by a brigadier general, indicating the (small) size of the U.S. army prior to Pearl Harbor.

3. Induction papers

Induction papers
Date:
1941-06-17
Description:
Copy of Lawrence Layden's induction papers ordering him to report for service June 17, 1941. Caption: "The Beginning."

4. Cover

Cover
Date:
1941-1945
Description:
Cover of Lawrence Layden's self titled album documenting his wartime service

5. Transfer to "Destination Secret"

Transfer to
Date:
1942-08-12
Description:
Transportation certificate sending his wife home to Louisville when Layden is transferred to "Destination Secret."

6. At Esler Field

At Esler Field
Date:
1942
Description:
Photographs of Lawrence Layden and others at Esler Field, Louisiana, February - June, 1942. In his caption he mentions his marriage to "Kay" on June 3, 1942 and his subsequent move off base.

7. Discharge notice

Discharge notice
Date:
1945-12-12
Description:
Copy of form listing Layden's date for reverting to inactive service on December 12, 1945. Caption: "The End"

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