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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1943. Robert writes that he hadn't written earlier as he didn't have Leonard's address. He inquires if Leonard had a good visit home, and mentions that he was home for four...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 5, 1943. Robert has been stationed 32 miles outside Yuma, Arizona and he describes the terrain. They live in five-men tents with a sand floor. Robert complains that there is...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 6, 1943. Robert mentions that he is 32 miles outside of Yuma, Arizona. He mentions his brother was classified as 1A, and writes, "That’s a laugh isn’t it. The Army will take...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 22, 1943. Robert mentions mail has a long transit time to reach him. He returned from a six day "problem" to Leonard's last letter. He mentioned that he may not be at his...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 4, 1944. Robert is glad to hear from Leonard, his letters take about a week to get to Robert. He was glad to hear that Leonard went home for Christmas and sympathizes with him...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 10, 1943. Robert writes that he recieved a letter from Eleanor recently. She met up with Emma and commented that he uses the same moves on all the girls. He took the Officer...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 15, 1943. Robert tells Leonard that he is in charge of a parade march the next day. He surprised himself by passing the Officer Candidate School test. If he passes the physical...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff, dated October 21, 1943. Robert writes that he heard about the fire at home and how big it was. He complains about having to get his hair cut in the army. He compliments Leonard on the photo...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 27, 1943. Robert asks if Leonard has been parading recently, he also asks a trivia question about marching positions. Robert breaks down what number and type of troops there are...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 22, 1942. Robert checks in on Leonard and informs him that he is a member of a Quartermaster Battalion. His job is to make sure all trucks have gasoline. Robert notes he...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 26, 1942. Robert inquires if three letters were delivered. He details his job of filling trucks with gasoline in battle. In addition his battalion is training in combat...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated October 31, 1942. Robert is glad to hear Leonard is doing well. He recounts life on base. Includes ten mile runs in the rain and mud, picking up leaves, and sowing grass seed. Robert...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert has been transferred to the "doughboy" outfit of the army. He hopes to receive a furlough in December. He asks Leonard how the women are treating him. He...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 8, 1942. Robert received a letter from Leonard and is responding. Robert is indifferent towards being in the infantry. He asks Leonard to "Tell those girls to drop a line...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert conveys that he misses women, and one in particular that he does not name. Life on base consists mostly of "drilling, training, & etc." He received a new...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 14, 1942. Robert asks why Leonard is going to Chicago, and how he is getting there. He mentions that candy on base is four cents a bar. "I read Hershey on the candy bar &...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 21, 1942. Robert asked Leonard to go to the "Touchdown Toddle" and spy on his girlfriend. He hasn't met any women or found anyone to "pal around with" on base. He ends the...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated November 28, 1942. Robert recounts the dinner and entertainment they received for Thanksgiving on base. His new company is stricter, and he is hoping for a furlough at the end of...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 5, 1942. Robert tells Leonard of an eighty mile hike he will be participating in. He notes "Still no women!" Fuzz thinks that his and Dotty's relationship is ending, which...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One Christmas greeting card from Robert A. Wineiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 7, 1942. Depicts a dog in a red sweater and a cigarette siting in an ashtray. The cigarette smoke spells out, "Greetings." Written at Camp Forrest

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 13, 1942. Robert recounts his hike through the woods. He notes that he hasn't put on any muscle, but is trying to complete four miles in fifty-five minutes. He claims...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 20, 1942. Robert thanks Leonard for the money he sent. Robert congratulates Leonard on his recent deferment. His company walked four miles in forty-five minutes that morning...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 30, 1942. Robert is glad Leonard had a good time in Chicago. He received pictures of a woman he has been in contact with but hasn't opened it because he is worried what she...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 5, 1943. Robert thanks Leonard for the pictures he received. He notes that he is writing in a tent by candle light in freezing weather. He reminds Leonard to make sure his...

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to Leonard Eugene Graeff

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated January 12 1943. He recounts his recent training as fun except for having to dig fox holes. He tells Leonard that "Dotty has found either a 2B a 2C or 4F which she says she likes a...

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