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Soldier writes from France at Christmas 1944
Sgt. S. M. Ringness sends a long Christmas letter from Louppy near the Belgian border describing front-line life in November 1944. He recalls battles, cold, hunger, and uncertainty while detailing travel toward Germany and the hope of returning home. He signs with affection to his father and family, wishing a merry Christmas and a hopeful new year.
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