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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.057 Author/Creator: Winemiller, Robert A., (fl. 1921-1947) Place Written: Camp Forrest, Tennessee Type: Typed letter Date: 19 June 1943 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 22.5 x 15 cm. Order a Copy

One letter from Robert Winemiller to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated June 19, 1943. Robert relays that his unit is camped on the outskirts of Camp Forrest and another division has moved in. He is happy to go to dances but finds them overcrowded. He mentions that he was able to type the letter as he is ow working in supply. He notes "Letters are few and far between and these maneuvers do get you down." He also hopes that Leonard doesn't pass an upcoming physical because "you don't want in the army." Signed, "Fuzz."

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Winemiller, Robert A., fl. 1921-1947

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