Robison, Gerald E. RT3
857 80 98

EDWARD C. ROBISON
1004 NORTH CENTER STREET
MENTOR, OHIO

August 17, 1945

Capt. Chas. Butler McVay III
Commander of U.S.S. Indianapolis
c/o P.M. San Francisco, Calif.

Dear Sir:-

Am writing to you for some information in regards to my son, Gerald E. Robison, R.T.2/c, "C" Div. aboard the U.SS. Indianapolis.

   3/c -- handwritten correction

Due to Gerald's Mother and I being seperated, I have not received any information, and reading your name in the article in the newspaper, I am in hopes you can give me some of the details, and information regarding him.
Any word you can send me will be deeply appreciated. If there were any survivors located near me, would be very grateful if you would send me their names and the addresses.
Thanking you sincerely, I remain,

Respectfully yours,
Edward C. Robison

U.S.S. INDIANAPOLIS (CA-35)
Survivor Group

26 August 1945

Edward C. Robison,
1004 North Center Street,
Menton, Ohio.

Dear Mr. Robison:

I have received your letter and it is with regret that I have to inform you that your son, Gerald C. Robison, RT3c, 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 his ship. His shipmates and I share with you your grief and sorrow.

Very Sincerely yours,

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

   Note: McVay mistyped the Middle Initial of the LAS
Crew Member - s/b Gerald E. Robison