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Not Eligible for Officers Training, but Bayonet Training Is On

December 15, 2011

Also: “We had to sniff some of the world’s most dangerous gases such as mustard, lewisite, phosgene and chloropicrin, without any gas masks.” … More Not Eligible for Officers Training, but Bayonet Training Is On

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To His Brother, About His Weapon and His Daily Routine

December 13, 2011

Babe describes his routine at this point in some detail. … More To His Brother, About His Weapon and His Daily Routine

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A Day in the Life of the Training Regimen in Camp Wheeler

December 12, 2011

“I just got my rifle full of grease today. I cleaned it for three hours, but it still looks like it hasn’t been touched.” … More A Day in the Life of the Training Regimen in Camp Wheeler

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Recruited as a Radio Operator as His Training Begins

December 11, 2011

Babe tests high enough to qualify to apply for officer’s training—but ultimately doesn’t get the chance to do so. … More Recruited as a Radio Operator as His Training Begins

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Babe Was Among the Replacements for N. Africa POWs

December 10, 2011

Just as Babe enlisted in the army, something rather momentous was happening in Northern Africa that would ultimately affect my uncle. … More Babe Was Among the Replacements for N. Africa POWs

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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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