World War II Letters - 1 Sept 1945 - Written by Stan Cooper

WAR IS OVER

Stan has been busy with starting his classes in his Fourth Class or Pleab year at the United States Annapolis Naval Academy. All students are called Midshipman.

He loves going to the Army - Navy games and supporting his team. He even joined the Brigade football team in his Third Class year of 1946. He later played Lacrosse.

Stan Cooper, #12, front row, third in from left. 1946

Stan mentions his brother, Bud, hoping he is home soon. Stan also mentions the USS San Diego's involvement entering into Tokyo Bay at the surrender signings for Japan. 

He loves blowing his horn - trombone - again in a great little dance band on campus. Stan joins the Naval Academy Band also in his Third Class year.

Stan plays his trombone in the Annapolis US Naval Academy. He is seated second in on the far right side back row.

Stan also mentions that the Academy is preparing for the celebration of its Centennial week and that he "hears through the grapevine" that his family will be visiting the 10th of October.