This is an interesting find. It’s a letter that is postmarked on Dec 7th, 1942 with a graphic depiction of two submariners - Merritt D. Graham and Daniel Cullinane.
It’s address to Mr. James Cass, Jr in Hyde Park, Mass.
Submarine. Postmarked on the first anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Raised print “In Memoriam” cachet by Ron Dennis. The submarine was lost off Kiska Alaska earlier in the year. Franked with a 1.5 cent prexy stamp. Overall toning and edge wear, a fine cover. just passing it along…Here is the link to the Memorial Grunion letter cover
Hi….my great-uncle was Merritt D. Graham and I have long searched for info about him…..I’ve looked for this letter on E-Bay but had no luck…….If anyone has info on my great-uncle I’d appreciate hearing from you……
Vickie,
I\\\\\\\’m so sorry that I didn\\\\\\\”t buy this right away. It is truly baffling.
I did manage to get the listing address. You can contact the man who bought it and perhaps he will part with it. Also there is a photo listed there.
See the link in the post
Hi vickie, I am Merritt’s grandson as you can see by my middle name. My father Willard is still alive here in san diego ca his brother Arthur died some years ago leaving two daughters both still alive, Merritt was my fathers Stepfather, but he was loved so dearly they both took his name when he married our grandmother. call me at858-560-4209 or e-mail
HI, I’m Susan Graham, and my father is Willard Graham, who’s stepfather was your great uncle. My brother William Merritt Graham, who as you can see was named after your Uncle. Our Dad is now 86, going strong.
Hello, Regarding the crew/family photo, 43 is my grandmother Anna Graham, 44 is our step-grandfather Merritt Graham. They were married for about 6 years. Our father last saw Merritt when the Grunion docked in Panama. My e-mail is bgraham5@san.rr.com