Castaldo, Patrick Peter SM2c

Neil Castaldo, M.D.
103 Lincoln Avenue
Cranford, N. J.

August 16, 1945

Capt. Chares McVay

Dear Sir,

I am taking the liberty of writing to you in hope you by God's Grace help us in our trouble.

My brother, Patrick Peter Castaldo Gunner's Mate 2nd Class on the Indianapolis is reported missing. Maybe by some chance you may have picked him up, or know some one [sic]who was with, or near him.

Any information you could give us will certainly be deeply appreciated.

If it would not be too much trouble, maybe you could give me the names of a few of the men who have survived this awful tragedy.

I am sorry if I have caused you any inconvenience. I do pray for a speedy recovery for you and the rest of the boys.

Please help us.

I remain
Loretta Castaldo, R. N.
103 Lincoln Ave
Cranford, New Jersey

No Personel Number

U. S. S. Indianapolis (CA)
26 August 1945

Loretta Castaldo, R. N.
103 Lincoln Ave.,
Cranford, N. J.

Dear Miss Castaldo:

I have received your letter and it is with regret that I have to inform you that your brother, Patrick P Castaldo, SM2c, is not among the survivors and is missing in action. I cannot hold out much hope for his survival as I believe he went down with the ship. His shipmates and I share with you your grief and sorrow.

If any new information becomes available to the Navy Department I feel certain that it will be passed on to you by that Department.

Very Sincerely yours,

CHAS. B. McVay, III.,
Captain U. S. Navy