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Fike, George, fl. 1919 to Eva Mae Fike

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07810.012 Author/Creator: Fike, George, fl. 1919 Place Written: France Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 8 April 1919 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 19.5 cm, Width: 15 cm Order a Copy

Sends his wife the iron cross he received from a wounded German (not included). Promises to tell her the story behind the cross when he returns.

Fike, George, fl. 1919
Fike, Eva Mae, fl. 1919

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