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Pemberton, John M. To Mrs. John M. Pemberton

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09598.02 Author/Creator: Pemberton, John M. Place Written: Seoul, Korea Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 27 October 1950 Pagination: 2 p. : envelope ; 26.5 x 18 cm. Order a Copy

Letter dated Seoul, October 27, 1950 addressed to his wife, "Darling." Describes the military efforts in Seoul, "boys are still getting killed," and that radio relay teams are sent out frequently and carrying out other garrison duties. Inquires about home and expresses how much he misses her.

1945 to the Present
Korean War
Soldier's Letter
Military History
US Army Air Forces
Postwar Politics and the Cold War
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