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Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963 to Omer H. Kelpe

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC10047.01.589 Author/Creator: Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963 Place Written: Belgium Type: Typed letter Date: May 4, 1945 Pagination: 1 p. : envelope Order a Copy

One letter from Dexter E. Kelpe to Omer H. Kelpe dated May 4, 1945. Mentions stopping in Saint Omer and sending gifts to Omer's children; various bits of German military stuff for the boys and possibly wooden shoes for the new girl. Also asks Omer to send him a copy of the Infantry Drill Manual PX edition with extra chapters.

Kelpe, Omer H., 1905-1975
Kelpe, Dexter Elmer, 1902-1963
Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
World War II
Soldier's Letter
Children and Family
Gift
World War II

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