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Planck, Gerald F., 1925- to Mother and Daddy

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09951.02.08 Author/Creator: Planck, Gerald F., 1925- Place Written: Tyler, Texas Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 17 September 1943 Pagination: 4 p. ; envelope Order a Copy

One letter addressed to Paul and Emma Planck from Gerald F. Planck dated September 17, 1943. Pertains to basic training while stationed at Camp Fannin, Texas. Mentions tactic training and running. Notes that this is his 5th week of training. Written in Camp Fannin

Planck, Gerald F., 1925-
Planck, Paul H., 1894-1985
Planck, Emma, 1896-1951

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