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

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.01.262 Author/Creator: West, George A., 1921-2007 Place Written: Burma Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 19 June 1945 Pagination: 3 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Mildred West from George West dated June 19, 1945. Pertains to daily life while stationed in Burma in the air corps. Imagines what it will be like when he returns home. Looks forward to sleeping in an actual bed and spending time with them.

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

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