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Elkins, Pop, fl. 1945 to Robert L. Stone

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09620.190 Author/Creator: Elkins, Pop, fl. 1945 Place Written: Fort Dix, New Jersey Type: Telegram Date: 24 December 1945 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Height: 15.6 cm, Width: 21.3 cm Order a Copy

A telegram from Pop Elkins wishing Bob a Happy New Year and remembering that this time last year they were on a raid over Iwo Jima.

Stone, Robert L., 1921-2009

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