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Christmas 1944 Dinner at the 64th General Hospital

August 1, 2014

A little detour to look into the 64th General Hospital in Livorno, Italy, where Babe spent a significant portion of his time overseas. … More Christmas 1944 Dinner at the 64th General Hospital

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Babe Was Definitely Wounded on Nov. 10, 1944

July 31, 2014

A stroll through some old documents that I’ve collected — and finally organized so I can find things easier — revealed some information I forgot I had. … More Babe Was Definitely Wounded on Nov. 10, 1944

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‘I Haven’t Received Any Mail Since I’ve Been Here’

July 29, 2014

The lack of information about Babe’s whereabouts makes this letter particularly frustrating. Earlier letters about his hospitalization make it clear that he has received mail, so does this mean he’s been hospitalized in a different location? … More ‘I Haven’t Received Any Mail Since I’ve Been Here’

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No, Actually, He’s Still in the Hospital When This Letter Is Written

July 28, 2014

The boredom he is suffering from his hospitalization is palpable in this very brief letter, asking for another shipment of some basic supplies. And what’s a “nickel pie”? … More No, Actually, He’s Still in the Hospital When This Letter Is Written

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‘What Did Bib Do, Tell the Whole School I Was Wounded?’

July 19, 2014

Another short V-mail while still hospitalized for his combat wound. Apparently, someone spilled the beans about his wound in his former high school. And who is “the old boy”? … More ‘What Did Bib Do, Tell the Whole School I Was Wounded?’

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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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