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June 8, 193

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Director, Department of Physical Education and
Basketball Coach

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Phog:

I am enclosing the article from the old home town
paper, which carries the sad news of the death of
C. Wayne "Gus" Nees, who was killed in action May 18
in the North American Area. Being one of your boys as
he was, I know how much you will appreciate getting
this information, not only for yourself, but for the
University's War Record Roll.

I need not tell you how much I thought of Gus and
his loss is indeed a personal one to me. Wayne went
out fighting in characteristic style. I never knew
him to ask quarter from anyone in life, and I am sure
it was precious little he ever received, if any. He
only knew how to work and fight for what he got and
work hard for everything he got, which not only in-
cluded his High School and College Diplomas, but also
his Officer's Commission and his right to honored im-
mortality in his death for his Country.

I know you will want to write his parents, whose
address is given in the article enclosed. I am proud
indeed that Gus Nees was in part my boy.

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