West, George A., 1921-2007 to Mildred West
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.151 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 October 1944 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated Ledo Road, October 28, 1944. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Reflects on his luck on having to serve abroad and misses when he could call her every night during basic training. Describes the weather and moonlight.
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