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The Postmaster’s Order Regulating How Soldiers Got Packages

October 29, 2013

A reader came to my rescue with an explanation of the stamp in September, and I’ve just gotten around to exploring the reader’s comment in more detail. … More The Postmaster’s Order Regulating How Soldiers Got Packages

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Time Magazine, the ‘Soda Pop War’ and Babe’s Anger at Strikers

October 25, 2013

It’s somewhat noteworthy when Babe takes the time to comment forcefully about current events. … More Time Magazine, the ‘Soda Pop War’ and Babe’s Anger at Strikers

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Seems Strange That We Kind of Know Where He Is Now

July 11, 2013

We know that the 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, came ashore in Salerno, just south of Naples (and nearly 170 miles south of Rome), in September 1943. … More Seems Strange That We Kind of Know Where He Is Now

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Looks Like Babe Just Got a Promotion

June 23, 2013

In the return address, Babe had crossed out the “Pvt.” in front of his name and written in “T/5.” … More Looks Like Babe Just Got a Promotion

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Wartime Postmaster Details the Work of Mail Delivery in WWII

April 2, 2012

“It is so essential to morale that army and navy officers of the highest rank list mail almost on a level with munitions and food.” … More Wartime Postmaster Details the Work of Mail Delivery in WWII

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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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