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- GLC#
- GLC09120.437
- Type
- Letters
- Date
- 16 June 1944
- Author/Creator
- Diamond, Sidney, 1922-1945
- Title
- to Estelle Spero
- Place Written
- Bougainville, Papua New Guinea
- Pagination
- 7 p. : Height: 18.5 cm, Width: 27 cm
- Primary time period
- Great Depression and World War II, 1929-1945
- Sub-Era
- World War II
Diamond writes that, although he was meant to have been discharged that day, his physician changed his mind upon removing the bandages. He complains that the period of time for wounds to heal is extended due to the tropical climate. He expresses fear that he will miss valuable training if he is not released soon.
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