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17 Months after Babe’s Death, My Grandmother Learns Where He’s Buried

August 22, 2017

A letter from the Quartermaster’s Office says Babe is interred in a temporary American war cemetery in Italy. … More 17 Months after Babe’s Death, My Grandmother Learns Where He’s Buried

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Col. Carle Served in the Army for 32 Years

August 21, 2017

Like me, he started his career as a journalist. When WWI called, he signed up—and stayed. He’s the man who told my grandmother about Babe’s military career. … More Col. Carle Served in the Army for 32 Years

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My grandmother is the short woman in the back. Starting in the front, the rest of the people are (L-R): My mother, Rosemarie, my brother Steven, my Aunt Dorene who is married to Babe's brother Vin. Back row: Bob Mauro, Babe's brother, and my father David.

My Grandmother’s Letter to the Adjutant General’s Office

August 19, 2017

After further review, I was able to dig up a copy of the letter my grandmother wrote seeking information about Babe’s service record. … More My Grandmother’s Letter to the Adjutant General’s Office

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Army Responds to My Grandmother After Babe’s Death

August 18, 2017

She wrote to get details about Babe’s service in the army. … More Army Responds to My Grandmother After Babe’s Death

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Possibly New Photos of Babe from My Father’s Archives

July 21, 2017

Another pair of photos discovered among my father’s boxes might be additional pictures of my Uncle Babe. What do you think? Are they pictures of him? … More Possibly New Photos of Babe from My Father’s Archives

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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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  • Letters from WW II
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  • PBS 'War Letter' Documentary Site
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  • War Department Pamphlet No. 21‑1
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