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8 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 8, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Written from the hospital recovering from tonsil surgery. Inquires after family friends. Requests that she sent more photos of Sharon.

GLC09951.01.171

10 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 10, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Asks if she misses him. Mentions the weather. Believes that there is nothing to do where they are in India.

GLC09951.01.172

12 December 1944

West, George A., 1921-2007

Autograph letter signed

Title: to Mildred West

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated December 12, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Wishes that he could be with them on Christmas. Mentions seeing a movie and receiving a letter from a friend who was hospitalized.

GLC09951.01.173

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