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Collection WWII Era Sailor's Letters to His Wife

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Collection WWII Era Sailor's Letters to His Wife

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Charles H. Brumbaugh (1912-1994) was a Virginian who served as Chief Carpenters Mate in the U.S. Navy Reserves (active duty) during World War II. This is a collection of hand written letters he sent his wife, Edna (1911-2008, who he calls "Skip") between 1944 and 1946. All envelopes stamped "PASSED BY NAVAL CENSOR".

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Collection WWII Era Sailor's Letters to His Wife

Name: Collection WWII Era Sailor's Letters to His Wife
SKU: 55408028
Price: 45 USD
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