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West, George A., 1921-2007 to Mildred West

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.044 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Westover Field, Massachusetts Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 1 August 1943 Pagination: 2 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George A. West dated August 1, 1943. Pertains to daily life while stationed at an airbase. Mentions training at the shooting range, tha this friend Jim is writing to his girlfriend and that West will try his best to get on leave soon.

West, Mildred M., 1918-2005
West, George A., 1921-2007
Jim, fl. 1943

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