Son of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Letchas
1940 Census Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia
NARA Microfilm T627_713 pg.4A
Name Age
Sam Letchas 52
Coula Letchas 40
Billy Letchas 18
Harry Letchas 16
Annthea Letchas 13
Roy Letchas 36
Graduated from Thomasville High School with the Class of 1942.
U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Naval Air Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
Flight Officer U.S. Army Air Force
Date of Loss: 20 Apr 1945
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1945, FRONT PAGE
FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY LETCHAS IS MISSING IN ACTION
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas Tuesday morning received word from War Department to the effect that their youngest son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, is now reported as missing in action.
According to the War Department he has been missing since April 20, and was over French-Indo-China at the time.
This sad intelligence will be learned with sincere regret by many warm friends of this former popular Thomasville boy and his family.
A native and life long resident of Thomasville he attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High school in the class of 1942. He lacked just a few days being 22 years of age. He has an older brother, Billy Letchas, who is in the armed services and stationed in North Carolina and one sister, Miss Anthea Letchas. Mr. Roy "Shorty" Letchas and Mr. George Letchas of this city are uncles.
A young man of excellent character and fine physique he was during his school years an outstanding member of the Thomasville High school football team and took a leading part in the various athletic and other affairs at the school. He was held in highest respect and admiration by his fellow students and by everyone who knew him. He was recognized as an outstanding young man.
Many friends are hopeful that he may yet be found and be able to return safely to his family here. Meantime sincere sympathy is offered the anxious parents and members of his family on the occasion of his reported loss.
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1946, PAGE FOUR
DEATH OF FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY S. LETCHAS CONFIRMED
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas of this city, yesterday afternoon received final confirmation of the death of their son, Flight Officer Harry Letchas, from the War Department in Washington.
He had been reported missing in action since April 20th, last year, and hope had been held by his family and friends that he might be found, safe and well, as had been true in a number of cases. Unfortunately this was not to be the case, and now it is stated definitely that he was killed in action over French-Indo-China on the 20th of April last year.
The telegram dated Feb. 28, 1946, is as follows: "The Secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, was killed in action over French-Indo-China 20 April 1945. He was previously reported missing in action. I regret that unavoidable circumstances made necessary the unusual lapse of time in reporting your son's death to you. Confirming letter follows: EDWARD F. WITSELL, The Adjutant General of the Army."
Many friends sympathize deeply with Mr. and Mrs. Letchas in the loss of this fine young man, who was born and reared in this city and attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High School. He was a most capable and courteous young man, possessed of many excellent traits of character, and in the service he distinguished himself in many ways in the Air Corps, and rose rapidly to the rank of Flight Officer.
He was assigned to the Indo-China area and engaged in the hostilities there at a time when they were at a peak. His contribution to the defeat of the Japs was a notable one and his sacrifice the supreme one.
.
1940 Census Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia
NARA Microfilm T627_713 pg.4A
Name Age
Sam Letchas 52
Coula Letchas 40
Billy Letchas 18
Harry Letchas 16
Annthea Letchas 13
Roy Letchas 36
Graduated from Thomasville High School with the Class of 1942.
U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Naval Air Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
Flight Officer U.S. Army Air Force
Date of Loss: 20 Apr 1945
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1945, FRONT PAGE
FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY LETCHAS IS MISSING IN ACTION
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas Tuesday morning received word from War Department to the effect that their youngest son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, is now reported as missing in action.
According to the War Department he has been missing since April 20, and was over French-Indo-China at the time.
This sad intelligence will be learned with sincere regret by many warm friends of this former popular Thomasville boy and his family.
A native and life long resident of Thomasville he attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High school in the class of 1942. He lacked just a few days being 22 years of age. He has an older brother, Billy Letchas, who is in the armed services and stationed in North Carolina and one sister, Miss Anthea Letchas. Mr. Roy "Shorty" Letchas and Mr. George Letchas of this city are uncles.
A young man of excellent character and fine physique he was during his school years an outstanding member of the Thomasville High school football team and took a leading part in the various athletic and other affairs at the school. He was held in highest respect and admiration by his fellow students and by everyone who knew him. He was recognized as an outstanding young man.
Many friends are hopeful that he may yet be found and be able to return safely to his family here. Meantime sincere sympathy is offered the anxious parents and members of his family on the occasion of his reported loss.
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1946, PAGE FOUR
DEATH OF FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY S. LETCHAS CONFIRMED
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas of this city, yesterday afternoon received final confirmation of the death of their son, Flight Officer Harry Letchas, from the War Department in Washington.
He had been reported missing in action since April 20th, last year, and hope had been held by his family and friends that he might be found, safe and well, as had been true in a number of cases. Unfortunately this was not to be the case, and now it is stated definitely that he was killed in action over French-Indo-China on the 20th of April last year.
The telegram dated Feb. 28, 1946, is as follows: "The Secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, was killed in action over French-Indo-China 20 April 1945. He was previously reported missing in action. I regret that unavoidable circumstances made necessary the unusual lapse of time in reporting your son's death to you. Confirming letter follows: EDWARD F. WITSELL, The Adjutant General of the Army."
Many friends sympathize deeply with Mr. and Mrs. Letchas in the loss of this fine young man, who was born and reared in this city and attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High School. He was a most capable and courteous young man, possessed of many excellent traits of character, and in the service he distinguished himself in many ways in the Air Corps, and rose rapidly to the rank of Flight Officer.
He was assigned to the Indo-China area and engaged in the hostilities there at a time when they were at a peak. His contribution to the defeat of the Japs was a notable one and his sacrifice the supreme one.
.
Son of Mr. & Mrs. Sam Letchas
1940 Census Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia
NARA Microfilm T627_713 pg.4A
Name Age
Sam Letchas 52
Coula Letchas 40
Billy Letchas 18
Harry Letchas 16
Annthea Letchas 13
Roy Letchas 36
Graduated from Thomasville High School with the Class of 1942.
U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Naval Air Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
Flight Officer U.S. Army Air Force
Date of Loss: 20 Apr 1945
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1945, FRONT PAGE
FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY LETCHAS IS MISSING IN ACTION
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas Tuesday morning received word from War Department to the effect that their youngest son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, is now reported as missing in action.
According to the War Department he has been missing since April 20, and was over French-Indo-China at the time.
This sad intelligence will be learned with sincere regret by many warm friends of this former popular Thomasville boy and his family.
A native and life long resident of Thomasville he attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High school in the class of 1942. He lacked just a few days being 22 years of age. He has an older brother, Billy Letchas, who is in the armed services and stationed in North Carolina and one sister, Miss Anthea Letchas. Mr. Roy "Shorty" Letchas and Mr. George Letchas of this city are uncles.
A young man of excellent character and fine physique he was during his school years an outstanding member of the Thomasville High school football team and took a leading part in the various athletic and other affairs at the school. He was held in highest respect and admiration by his fellow students and by everyone who knew him. He was recognized as an outstanding young man.
Many friends are hopeful that he may yet be found and be able to return safely to his family here. Meantime sincere sympathy is offered the anxious parents and members of his family on the occasion of his reported loss.
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1946, PAGE FOUR
DEATH OF FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY S. LETCHAS CONFIRMED
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas of this city, yesterday afternoon received final confirmation of the death of their son, Flight Officer Harry Letchas, from the War Department in Washington.
He had been reported missing in action since April 20th, last year, and hope had been held by his family and friends that he might be found, safe and well, as had been true in a number of cases. Unfortunately this was not to be the case, and now it is stated definitely that he was killed in action over French-Indo-China on the 20th of April last year.
The telegram dated Feb. 28, 1946, is as follows: "The Secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, was killed in action over French-Indo-China 20 April 1945. He was previously reported missing in action. I regret that unavoidable circumstances made necessary the unusual lapse of time in reporting your son's death to you. Confirming letter follows: EDWARD F. WITSELL, The Adjutant General of the Army."
Many friends sympathize deeply with Mr. and Mrs. Letchas in the loss of this fine young man, who was born and reared in this city and attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High School. He was a most capable and courteous young man, possessed of many excellent traits of character, and in the service he distinguished himself in many ways in the Air Corps, and rose rapidly to the rank of Flight Officer.
He was assigned to the Indo-China area and engaged in the hostilities there at a time when they were at a peak. His contribution to the defeat of the Japs was a notable one and his sacrifice the supreme one.
.
1940 Census Thomasville, Thomas, Georgia
NARA Microfilm T627_713 pg.4A
Name Age
Sam Letchas 52
Coula Letchas 40
Billy Letchas 18
Harry Letchas 16
Annthea Letchas 13
Roy Letchas 36
Graduated from Thomasville High School with the Class of 1942.
U.S. World War II Navy Muster Rolls, 1938-1949
Naval Air Muster Date: 30 Jun 1942
Flight Officer U.S. Army Air Force
Date of Loss: 20 Apr 1945
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MAY 11, 1945, FRONT PAGE
FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY LETCHAS IS MISSING IN ACTION
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas Tuesday morning received word from War Department to the effect that their youngest son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, is now reported as missing in action.
According to the War Department he has been missing since April 20, and was over French-Indo-China at the time.
This sad intelligence will be learned with sincere regret by many warm friends of this former popular Thomasville boy and his family.
A native and life long resident of Thomasville he attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High school in the class of 1942. He lacked just a few days being 22 years of age. He has an older brother, Billy Letchas, who is in the armed services and stationed in North Carolina and one sister, Miss Anthea Letchas. Mr. Roy "Shorty" Letchas and Mr. George Letchas of this city are uncles.
A young man of excellent character and fine physique he was during his school years an outstanding member of the Thomasville High school football team and took a leading part in the various athletic and other affairs at the school. He was held in highest respect and admiration by his fellow students and by everyone who knew him. He was recognized as an outstanding young man.
Many friends are hopeful that he may yet be found and be able to return safely to his family here. Meantime sincere sympathy is offered the anxious parents and members of his family on the occasion of his reported loss.
THE THOMASVILLE PRESS, THOMASVILLE, GEORGIA, FRIDAY, MARCH 8, 1946, PAGE FOUR
DEATH OF FLIGHT OFFICER HARRY S. LETCHAS CONFIRMED
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Letchas of this city, yesterday afternoon received final confirmation of the death of their son, Flight Officer Harry Letchas, from the War Department in Washington.
He had been reported missing in action since April 20th, last year, and hope had been held by his family and friends that he might be found, safe and well, as had been true in a number of cases. Unfortunately this was not to be the case, and now it is stated definitely that he was killed in action over French-Indo-China on the 20th of April last year.
The telegram dated Feb. 28, 1946, is as follows: "The Secretary of War has asked me to express his deep regret that your son, Flight Officer Harry S. Letchas, was killed in action over French-Indo-China 20 April 1945. He was previously reported missing in action. I regret that unavoidable circumstances made necessary the unusual lapse of time in reporting your son's death to you. Confirming letter follows: EDWARD F. WITSELL, The Adjutant General of the Army."
Many friends sympathize deeply with Mr. and Mrs. Letchas in the loss of this fine young man, who was born and reared in this city and attended and was graduated from the Thomasville High School. He was a most capable and courteous young man, possessed of many excellent traits of character, and in the service he distinguished himself in many ways in the Air Corps, and rose rapidly to the rank of Flight Officer.
He was assigned to the Indo-China area and engaged in the hostilities there at a time when they were at a peak. His contribution to the defeat of the Japs was a notable one and his sacrifice the supreme one.
.
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