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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.227 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 April 1945 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated April 4, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Details his choice between going home on furlough for 54 days and then serving for another year or be replaced by someone and return to the states for 21 days.

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

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