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Note to Brother Bob about Bob Hope, Training, News Back Home

January 8, 2012

An update from Babe with about a week and a half left on his stay at Camp Wheeler. The trip toward shipping overseas is about to begin. … More Note to Brother Bob about Bob Hope, Training, News Back Home

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Jarred by Babe’s Smoking, Though WWII Enabled So Much of It

December 27, 2011

Babe’s letters give a glimpse at what a different time it was where attitudes about smoking are concerned. … More Jarred by Babe’s Smoking, Though WWII Enabled So Much of It

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A Georgia Hike: ‘One of the Fellows Fainted from Sweating’

December 23, 2011

With only 20 minutes to spare, Babe dashes off a pretty interesting little letter. … More A Georgia Hike: ‘One of the Fellows Fainted from Sweating’

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Well, Happy and Safe

Letters from an Everyman in WWII Frank D. "Babe" Mauro Born, Oct. 9, 1924 Died, May 4, 1945

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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

  • Public asked to attend funeral services for Massachusetts World War II veteran with no known family - CBS News
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  • Detailing D-Day, 30-cent haircuts and military life: USO unveils digital collection of letters from WWII soldier - The Hill
  • 100-year-old WWII hero honored with flag, pin and certificate - 13wham.com
  • Times Columnist Kristof’s Father Fought on Nazi Side in World War II - freebeacon.com
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  • Missing New York WWII Airman Finally Returns Home After 80 Years - Hudson Valley Post

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