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Tag: Ella Logan

Apparently, Babe Was Not a Fan of Singer Deanna Durbin

June 22, 2013

Also, Babe got the impression from his former employer (Bullard) that they owed him some money. … More Apparently, Babe Was Not a Fan of Singer Deanna Durbin

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Where Is the USO Movie That Includes Babe in the Front Row?

March 30, 2012

Where can I put my hands on that movie? … More Where Is the USO Movie That Includes Babe in the Front Row?

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‘I Was Right in Front (in) a Movie of a U.S.O. Show with Ella Logan’

March 29, 2012

“I was in the movies about two months ago and if you saw it, you wouldn’t have missed seeing me.” … More ‘I Was Right in Front (in) a Movie of a U.S.O. Show with Ella Logan’

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The Heartbreaking Story of Edith Delaney, USO Tap Dancer

March 5, 2012

Edith Delaney danced for the boys overseas. She was a tap dancer who performed with a three-member troupe. She was also a war widow. … More The Heartbreaking Story of Edith Delaney, USO Tap Dancer

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A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’

March 2, 2012

Also: “I saw a pretty good show tonight put on by Ella Logan, Edith Delaney and Jerry Skelton. You will have read all about it by the time this letter reaches you.” … More A Cheeky Letter to His Parents: ‘I Can’t Send You a Picture’

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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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RSS WWII News

  • Yohei Kono, Who Apologized for Japan’s Role in Sex Slavery During World War II, Dies at 89 - WSJ
  • World War II-era plane makes emergency landing on Georgia highway en route to air show - WSB-TV
  • Family of WWII soldier celebrates after his remains return to the US after 83 years - Action News Jax
  • Cops forced to issue warning not to bring unexploded WW2 grenades into police station - New York Post
  • Meet a 99-year-old World War II veteran at this Buffalo event - WGRZ
  • World War II veteran honored on 107th birthday - WSPYnews.com
  • Historic WWII aircraft begins final journey to Tulsa Air and Space Museum - News On 6
  • Vintage WWII aircraft makes emergency landing on Georgia highway - FOX 5 Atlanta
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