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Winemiller, Robert A., (fl. 1921-1947) to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.040 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Robert A., (fl. 1921-1947) Place Written: Camp Forest, Tennessee Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 11 February 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26.8 x 18.4 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Robert A. Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated February 11, 1943. According to Robert he and Dotty had a fight. He has not heard back about his request for furlough but his unit completed with physical conditioning and he completed Ranger school. His unit has started combat team maneuvers. He notes "It's really starting now." He references a photo of himself which is no longer included with the letter. Signed "Fuzz."

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947
Runk, Dorothy Kaye, fl. 1942-1945

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