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Author: Kurt Greenbaum

A media consultant and communications director for Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis.

‘Mail Hasn’t Caught Up; At a Loss for What to Write’

June 23, 2014

This is a quick V-mail without much detail. He reiterates his strong desire to receive candy — along with the staples of cigarettes and razor blades. … More ‘Mail Hasn’t Caught Up; At a Loss for What to Write’

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If I’m Here 118 months … There’s Nothing Anyone Can Do

June 21, 2014

Babe seems a little put out by something his parents had heard. Did they get bad information suggesting he should be discharged after 18 months in the service? “I don’t care who told you about or where you read it why. Don’t believe it.” … More If I’m Here 118 months … There’s Nothing Anyone Can Do

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On the Art of Ironing

April 12, 2014

Plus: “If my typewriter gets home at all it should be pretty soon because one of the fellows here sent home an accordion just before I sent the ‘writer and it arrived in Colorado about a month ago.” … More On the Art of Ironing

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A Sad End, But Perhaps Closure?

March 4, 2014

Did Babe’s end come as the result of a joy ride, celebrating the German surrender in Italy? … More A Sad End, But Perhaps Closure?

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‘Next Time You Send a Package, Put Chicken Noodle Soup in It’

November 1, 2013

He sent a typewriter home, but doesn’t actually think it will get there. … More ‘Next Time You Send a Package, Put Chicken Noodle Soup in It’

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Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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Links of Interest

  • 168th Infantry Regiment Entry on Wikipedia
  • 34th Infantry Division Association
  • 34th Infantry Division Entry on Wikipedia
  • 34th Infantry Division Resources
  • 5th Army Mobile Radio Station Scrapbook
  • Hooah Wife and Friends
  • Letters from WW II
  • Military Postal History Society
  • Mount Kisco Veterans Memorial Plaques
  • PBS 'War Letter' Documentary Site
  • Red Bull Rising
  • War Department Pamphlet No. 21‑1
  • World War II Daughters

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  • North Carolina World War II veteran, who treated wounded soldiers, celebrates 104th birthday - WRAL
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  • Missing World War 2 soldier returning home to Kingston - NEWS10 ABC
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