West, George A., 1921-2007 to Mildred West
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.210 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 28 February 1945 Pagination: 5 p. ; envelope Order a Copy
One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated February 28, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Expresses feeling homesick. Describes watching "A Winged Victory," and felt that it was an honest depiction of entering the military. Shares the idea of writing a book on "all the hardships a wife has" while men serve abroad. Relays how difficult he imagines it must be for married women with children.
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