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UPDATE: New Information on Babe’s Departure Point from the U.S.

January 16, 2012

Now I know I was wrong. Since posting an earlier blog update, I’ve gotten new information. … More UPDATE: New Information on Babe’s Departure Point from the U.S.

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The Bullard Company, Where It Appears Babe’s Grandfather Worked

December 19, 2011

The Bullard Company made heavy machine tools such as lathes. … More The Bullard Company, Where It Appears Babe’s Grandfather Worked

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Meeting Another Mount Kisco Boy; Training Details

December 17, 2011

“I was never so surprised in my life and he was surprised to see me, too. he has been here for five months and has he got a racket.” … More Meeting Another Mount Kisco Boy; Training Details

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My Story About 491 Lexington Avenue, Mount Kisco

December 14, 2011

When I was a youngster and visited my grandmother, Babe’s mother, at that house, the trees you see in front to the left were not there. … More My Story About 491 Lexington Avenue, Mount Kisco

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A Few Notes as I Embark on Transcribing These Letters

December 4, 2011

Just some housekeeping to inform readers about some of the practices guiding this blog. … More A Few Notes as I Embark on Transcribing These Letters

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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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