WWII KIA Casualty Document Archive Group Marshall Signature Telegram 33 Pcs For Sale

For sale is an exceptionally complete, 33-piece original World War II casualty and family estate archive tracking the service, death notification, and legal aftermath of Private First Class Roy D. Nelson (Infantry, Service Number 20,711,071). PFC Nelson passed away while serving in the South Pacific Area on November 1, 1942.This historic grouping has been kept together by the family for over 80 years. It provides a rare, deeply moving, and comprehensive look at how a WWII widow navigated the tragic loss of her husband and managed the care of their minor child.Archive Highlights Include:Original Western Union Telegram (Nov 5, 1942): The initial, urgent official wire notification from the Adjutant General delivered to Auburn, Washington, breaking the news of his death.War Department Notification Letter (Nov 14, 1942): Official letter signed by Major General J.A. Ulio, detailing that he passed away from illness in the South Pacific.Office of the Chief of Staff Condolence Letter (Nov 16, 1942): A formal letter of personal sympathy sent from Washington D.C., bearing the signature of General George C. Marshall.Minor Child Benefit & Pension Records: A significant portion of this archive includes official correspondence and legal paperwork focusing on his daughter, Virginia Evelyn Nelson. These documents cover minor guardianship files, legal court records from King County, Washington, and Veterans Administration dependency pension adjustments tracking her care into the mid-1950s.Official Social Security Board Certificate of Award: The original government document granting benefits to the family following his passing.Original Postal Envelopes & Ephemera: Multiple period mailing envelopes showing authentic War Department stamps, postmarks, and addresses, as well as family documentation tracking the archive over the decades.Condition:All 33 pieces are original, authentic period items. They exhibit typical historic age toning, handling wear, and crisp mailing folds expected of paper ephemera of this vintage. No heavy water damage or obscured text. Please review the high-resolution images for a detailed look at the condition of each document.Shipping:The collection will be packaged flat in archival-safe plastic sleeves and sandwiched between thick cardboard sheets to guarantee zero bending or shifting during transit. Shipped via fully tracked and insured shipping.