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Tag: Evelyn Kaiser

A Wicked Display of Babe’s Sense of Humor

August 18, 2014

This excerpt from Evelyn Kaiser’s letter to me — about Babe “bribing” an army censor — sounds completely in character. We’ve seen flashes of his sense of humor and mischief in other letters. … More A Wicked Display of Babe’s Sense of Humor

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Carol Tavares Was Probably a Teenaged Pen Pal to the Soldiers in World War II

August 15, 2014

Her letter reminded me of another I had received from a woman who corresponded with Babe while he was in the service. … More Carol Tavares Was Probably a Teenaged Pen Pal to the Soldiers in World War II

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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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