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I don’t know if Babe’s experience was anything like this, but I thought it was interesting. … More A Former Serviceman Describes the Ocean Crossing to North Africa
“There are fields and still more fields of these grapes, all over North Africa.” Plus, Babe is happy to still be with his group from basic training. … More Babe’s First Letter from Overseas: Grapes and Swimming N. Africa
Babe’s letter dated July 7, 1943, was the last one he wrote stateside. Everything after that must be from overseas. … More I Can’t Figure Out Where Babe’s Next Letter Fits in the Timeline
Babe’s family had a grape arbor at the house on Lexington Avenue. I remember it well from visiting my grandmother in that house years after this. This letter, like many others, references that arbor. … More Your Mail Isn’t Censored, But Don’t Write Anything You Want
“We played checkers all morning but nobody said anything. We have to go back this afternoon and play some more.” … More July Fourth; Air Scouts for Brother Bob; Seeking Pictures from Home
