COMPANY F 306TH INFANTRY APO 77 c/o PM San Francisco, Cal. 29 June 1945 Mrs. Ollie Dellma Lee Route #1 Afton, Texas Dear Mrs. Lee, I am writing at this time to extend my heartfelt sympathy to you on the recent death of your son, Private First Class Ocie H. Lee, on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands on May 24, 1945. I realize that there is nothing that anyone can say to lessen your grief, but as your son's company commander I should like to tell you of the circumstances surrounding his death, in the hope that this knowledge will relieve some of the uncertainty that you must feel. Ocie was an automatic rifleman in the company, and in that capacity he aided materially in the success of his company in combat. At the time of his death, your son and the other men of his platoon were on a patrol in the vicinity of Shuri. When they neared their objective, a high ridge, enemy riflemen opened fire, and Ocie was hit. He died instantly and suffered no pain whatsoever. His funeral service was conducted by a Protestant Chaplain, and was in all respects a military one, as I am sure he would have wished it. His grave is located in the 77th Infantry Division Cemetery on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands; Grave 653, Row 19, Plot 1. I considered your son one of the finest soldiers in the company, and his death brought me a great deal of personal sorrow. Although newly assigned to the company, Ocie had made many friends, by whom he was admired and respected. If there is any further information that I can give you, do not hesitate to write to me. Sincerely yours (signed) CHARLES J. CARAZZA 1 Lt. 306th Infantry Commanding
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