Berry, Joseph, Jr. StM1c
(Steward's Mate First Class 641 10 24

Chicago Ill
August 16-1945
Commander Officer
USS Indianapolis

Dear Sir

I am Joe Berry Jr Mother and I read in the paper where the Indianapolis Ship sunk July 16 or 30 and he Joseph Berry was on that ship The last time I received a letter from him which was dated July 15 I would be very glad to know if he was safe or missing as I haven't got any message from no one since the ship was sunk I am anxious to heard what happen to him and I would thank you very much is you would send me word of some kind he safe or not I would like to know whether he safe or not I would like to know soon if it possible than a lot    Your Very Truly

Fannie Eva Mason
3130 Rhodes Avenue
Chicago, Ill Apt. 1

No Personel Number

26 August 1945

Mrs. Fannie Eva Mason
3130 Rhodes Avenue Apt. #1,
Chicago, Ill

Dear Mrs. Mason:

I have received your letter and it is with regret that I to inform you that your son, Joseph Berry, is not among the survivors and is missing in action. I cannot hold out such hope for his survival as I believe he went down with his 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