From June, 1942 until February, 1943, only one letter from Tom has been saved. Other documents indicate some of his activities.
- Summer School, Northwestern University, 1942, Evanston, Illinois
- August 27, 1942, Evanston, Illinois
- November 5, 1942, Air Force Enlisted Reserve Corps
- February 17, 1943, Chicago, Illinois, Orders for Active Duty
A Young Man Went Off to War