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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.137 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 July 1944 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated July 17, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Mentions going to see films and looking at photographs of Sharon. States that rotation planes are flying and he has not received word on when he would be eligible to ride out for furlough.

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

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