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Myers, William J., (1919-2002) [Letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers] [Decimalized .01 - .19]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC09683 Author/Creator: Myers, William J., (1919-2002) Place Written: Type: Header Record Date: 1941-1945 Pagination: 19 items. Order a Copy

19 WWII letters from William J. Myers to Mary Rose Myers concerning training and school. He also mentions not getting paid, gas shortages, and diseases on base. There are 18 letters from 1942 and 1943, and one letter from 1945.

Myers, William J., 1919-2002
Myers, Mary Rose, 1920-2011

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