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Douglas Wildfang, letter, 8/17/1945

 
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Title
Douglas Wildfang, letter, 8/17/1945
Date
August 17 1945
Description
Letter written by Corporal Douglas Wildfang to Gloria Mau while he was serving in Okinawa during World War II. Gloria Mau of Des Plaines, Illinois, volunteered to correspond with many people serving overseas during the war years. Doug was promoted to corporal at some date preceeding this letter. Doug writes to Gloria about his elation over the end of the war and reflects on the commitment and sacrifices of all his fellow soldiers. A clipping with a cartoon is enclosed.
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