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Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957 To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09598.19 Author/Creator: Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957 Place Written: Seoul, Korea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 16 October 1951 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Height: 23.3 cm, Width: 15.8 cm Order a Copy

One letter dated Seoul, October 16, 1951, addressed to his wife. Relays his interaction with a chaplain who recalls Mrs. Pemberton flying out but Pemberton never met him. Mentions that Willet was kicked out making it two soldiers that Pemberton got fired from the service, describes them as "stinking sorry characters."

Pemberton, John M., fl. 1950-1957
Pemberton, Kay, fl. 1950-1957

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