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Author: Kurt Greenbaum

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

The Cast of Characters

December 5, 2011

Get to know some of the people who turn up frequently in these posts. … More The Cast of Characters

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First Card, from Camp Upton, on Long Island

December 4, 2011

It’s just a postcard. Very little to say. But Babe is enjoying himself so far! … More First Card, from Camp Upton, on Long Island

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A Few Notes as I Embark on Transcribing These Letters

December 4, 2011

Just some housekeeping to inform readers about some of the practices guiding this blog. … More A Few Notes as I Embark on Transcribing These Letters

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Entering the Army Through Camp Upton

December 4, 2011

Looking at the earliest correspondence I have from Babe’s time in the service. … More Entering the Army Through Camp Upton

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The Uncle Who Never Came Home

December 3, 2011

The original magazine article I wrote in 1995 that launched my interest. … More The Uncle Who Never Came Home

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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
  • Military Postal History Society
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  • PBS 'War Letter' Documentary Site
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  • War Department Pamphlet No. 21‑1
  • World War II Daughters

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RSS WWII News

  • WWII Marine returns home to Henderson County 80+ years after his death - WLOS
  • We The People: World War II historian says debated Nazi submarine attack in Kure Beach did happen - WECT
  • Japan to Join Army Drills on Philippine Soil in First Since WWII - Bloomberg.com
  • Last of WWII Generation Fading Fast as Tributes Surge - Military.com
  • Minnesotans can fly on World War II bombers coming to St. Paul in July - Pioneer Press
  • WWII veteran makes final push for Purple Heart at age 99 - WLKY
  • Russo-Ukrainian war, day 1491: For first time since World War II, bombs have fallen on Russia's Leningrad Oblast - Euromaidan Press
  • World War II Ghost Army hero Bluestein dies at 102 - Daily Herald
  • Exclusive | New details about forgotten Long Island hero killed in WWII uncovered — but one nagging mystery remains - New York Post
  • One of area’s oldest World War II vets celebrates 101st birthday in Westminster - Baltimore Sun

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  • 'Make Up Your Minds About How Long Vince Was Home'
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