Brinker, David Allen, Private USMC

Charles B. McVay 111

Dear Sir:

On September 27, 1945, you wrote me a letter regarding my son, Pvt. David Brinker, who supposedly met his death when the Indianapolis was attacked and sunk on July 30th.

I am writing this letter to you in the hope that you can give me the names of some of the marines that survived or were rescued so that I could get in touch with them in order to set my mind at ease.

Cordially yours,
Harry Brinker
216 S. Ashland Blvd.,
Chicago, Illinois

Pers. 8240-LK

November 6, 1945

My dear Mr. Brinker,

Your letter of October 31st concerning your son, PVT David Brinker, United States Marine Corps has just reached me today.

In compliance with your request a list of the Maries who survived are as follows:

(Note: Ranks and Addresses for these Marines were listed.)

Jacob Greenwald
Edgar Harrel
Max Meredith Hughes
Melvin Car Jacob
Raymond Anthony Rich
Earl Riggins
Miles Lewis Spooner
Paul Roland Uffelmann

May I again express my heartfelt sympathy,

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

Mr. Harry Brinker
216 S. Ashland Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois