Moore, Kyle Campbell LCDR
122641
MRS. KYLE C. MOORE
Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee
November 11, 1945
Dear Captain McVay,
You were very kind to remember my request for information concerning "All Hands" and to send me copies
and application blanks for Federal employment.
I have wanted to write you and Mrs. McVay ever since my return home and thank you for your kindness to me
while I was in Washington. I particularly appreciated your taking me to the train. In time I will, no doubt, lose my horror of making my lonely way into railroad stations and airports, but that time is not yet. You and Mrs. McVay were so sympathetic and comforting that I returned somewhat consoled over Kasey's loss.
Now I want to ask another favor and two questions.
The favor: May I have a list of the Indy's survivors?
The questions: When Kasey was ordered from Chicago to San Francisco for duty aboard the Indianapolis I went
with him. We were told that he could claim transportation for me as he was changing permanent stations. Kasey decided to wait until he came ashore to make the claim. Would I be allowed that claim?
The other question: In Commander Krum's "Veterans Column" in our daily paper I read that the wife of a
Navy officer (somehow I never think of myself as a widow) who was lost at sea and whose personal effects
were also lost might claim $100 for that property. As you know Kasey had quite a lot of expensive personal
gear.. my portable typewriter, his Remington automatic shotgun, his deep-sea fishing tackle, six tennis
rackets, two clocks, three watches, etc. etc. Can such claim be made?
I received the check for the six-months gratuity yesterday, and the Bureau sent me a transcript of Kasey's
record which I appreciated. I hope the Purple Heart will also be mailed, although there are six Indy widows
in Knoxville. Any sort of ceremony would be too much for me.
Thank you again for your kindness and help.
Sincerely,
Katherine Moore
Pers-8249-LK
MOORE, Kyle C., Lt.Comdr. 122641, USN
November 19, 1945
My dear Mrs. Moore,
I received your very kind letter dated November 11th and am glad to hear that you reacked home safely and a bit more cheerful in spirits.
I am enclosing a list of the survivors of the INDIANAPOLIS as you requested.
I have turned over your other queries to the proper section and information regarding the questions on claims for transportation and personal effects will be sent you direct.
In closing, I remain,
Very sincerely,
CHAS. B. MCVAY, III
Captain, U. S. Navy
Mrs. Kyle C. Moore
Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee
Handwritten note:
Copies of letters made and forwarded to
Pers 815, & Pers 2 2132 for proper disposition
11/16/45 L
Blank except handwritten note
"Sticker around letter"
Pers-8249-adc
Moore, Kyle C
October 19, 1945
My dear Mrs. Moore,
Sorry that it has taken so long to get the information which you asked for when you were here, but things move slowly in the Department as you will personally find out if you join up with this organization. The applications, enclosed herewith, must be filled out and returned to the Bureau of Naval Personnel, Placement Unit, Room 2026, Arlington Annex, Virginia, Attn: Miss Waller. After she finds out what your qualifications are, she will give you more information.
The "All Hands" Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin which you asked about may be obtained as shown on page 80. There are enclosed the September and October issues which should bring you up to date.
Very sincerely,
CHAS. B. MCVAY, III
Captain, U. S. Navy
Mrs. Katherine D. Moore
RFD 7, Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, Tennessee
