Glovka, Erwin Samuel, S2c, USNR

St. Helena, CA. August 16th, 1945. Received 10/27/45.

Cpt Charles Butler McVay

Dear Sir

I am writing in regard to Erwin Samuel Glovka. Can you give me any information as to whether he survived in the sinking of the Indianapolis. Would appreciate any information you could give me. He was a S2/c. He is my daughter's sweetheart. He was in our home while here at Vallejo. He was such a nice boy. We hope he was rescued. please let us know. Thank you.

Mrs. Burton Schimmel.

Silverado Trail. St. Helena, CA.

Pers-8249-LK Glovka, Erwin Samuel, S2c, USNR, 959 03 65

October 29th, 1945

My dear Mrs. Shimel,

Your letter of August 16th concerning Erwin Samuel Glovka, Seaman second class, United States Naval Reserve, has just reached me here in the Bureau of Naval Personnel where I have been on temporary duty since my return from Guam the middle of last month.
I regret to inform you that Erwin Glovka is not among the survivors.
May I express my heartfelt sympathy to you in what I know is a great loss.

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

Mrs. Burton Schimel.
Silverado Trail.
St. Helena, California