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Some Details of Babe’s Training as a Radio Operator

December 21, 2011

Details from Babe’s third lesson as part of his radio operator training. … More Some Details of Babe’s Training as a Radio Operator

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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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Not Eligible for Officers Training, but Bayonet Training Is On

December 15, 2011

Also: “We had to sniff some of the world’s most dangerous gases such as mustard, lewisite, phosgene and chloropicrin, without any gas masks.” … More Not Eligible for Officers Training, but Bayonet Training Is On

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A Day in the Life of the Training Regimen in Camp Wheeler

December 12, 2011

“I just got my rifle full of grease today. I cleaned it for three hours, but it still looks like it hasn’t been touched.” … More A Day in the Life of the Training Regimen in Camp Wheeler

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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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  • War Department Pamphlet No. 21‑1
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  • Vermont WWII veteran to be recognized at State of the Union - WCAX
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  • 50+ commemorate Colorado unit's critical WWII mission with nighttime trek - CBS News
  • World War II vet celebrates 103rd birthday with the MN National Guard - Pioneer Press
  • Kansas World War II veteran turns 102, reflects on accomplishments - FOX4KC.com
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