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Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Application for National Service Life Insurance

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09954.012 Author/Creator: Benson, Eris B., 1922-1997 Place Written: s.l. Type: Typed document Date: 9 August 1943 Pagination: 2 p. Order a Copy

One application for National Service Life Insurance dated August 9, 1943 belonging to Eris B. Benson. Lists his parents as the beneficiaries.

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