Mary-san

1937 Marine Enlistment
1937 Marine Enlistment

Mary-san was a housekeeper for LtCol (then Major) Thompson and three other USMC officers in their BOQ (Bachelor Officer Quarters) at Camp Nara during their tour of duty in Japan, 1953-1954. Click here for some notes about Mary-san transcribed from LtCol Thompson’s letters to his wife while at Camp Nara.

Letters from Mary-san to Major Thompson.

Mary-san letter
Mary-san letter