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Wolverton, Raymond, fl. 1943-1945 to Leonard Eugene Graeff

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09611.177 Author/Creator: Wolverton, Raymond, fl. 1943-1945 Place Written: Chicago, Illinois Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 December 1943 Pagination: 5 p. : envelope Height: 26.5 cm, Width: 18.3 cm Order a Copy

One letter from Raymond Wolverton to Leonard Eugene Graeff dated December 20, 1943. Wolverton is glad that Leonard wrote to him as he did not have Leonard's address. He outlines his schedule for school; day starts at 5:20 am with reveille; at 5:30 am the bunks get cleaned; then they have P.T. (Physical Training) followed by breakfast and muster; school starts at 7:25 am. His class was originally 44 men and is now down to 25. The food is great, and is prepared by civilian cooks. He also explains his leave schedule. He mentions that there is so much to do when on leave, and the people in the town nearby are great. He asks Leonard to send him his schedule so they can try to get together on one of their leaves.

Graeff, Leonard Eugene, 1920-2016
Wolverton, Raymond, fl. 1943-1945

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