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An Angry Letter About Something His Parents Want to Know

March 15, 2012

When you consider how long it takes a letter to arrive, and a reply to return, it makes the tone of this letter from Babe that much more painful. Everyone must harbor hard feelings for quite some time. … More An Angry Letter About Something His Parents Want to Know

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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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An Accounting of the Packages and Letters He’s Recently Received

March 1, 2012

A collection of packages, including cigarettes, candy and other stuff. … More An Accounting of the Packages and Letters He’s Recently Received

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Aunt Mary’s Christmas Fruitcake Arrives in Time for the Holidays

February 29, 2012

When all else fails, write a letter about packages. … More Aunt Mary’s Christmas Fruitcake Arrives in Time for the Holidays

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A Letter Addressed Directly to His Baby Sister for the First Time

February 28, 2012

He’s writing to my mother, who is 3 years old at this time–and may already not remember Babe very much. … More A Letter Addressed Directly to His Baby Sister for the First Time

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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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  • Discovery of WWII wreck reveals story of ‘hell ship’ used to transport POWs - CNN
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