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Dads Letter from the Front by Captain Fred W Standefer
Captain Fred W Standefer writes from Epinewil France after thirteen days of marching from the front. He thanks his father for parental support, recounts overseas duty from New York to Brest Bordeaux and Aube, and notes hospital work and front-line service with the division. He hopes for home leave, mentions Julius, and signs as Your loving son.
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Epinewil
Tonnerre
Dade
Amd
France
New York
Rest
Brest
Bordeaux
Har-Sur Aube
Plevot
Aulney
Sommery
Mahaul
Dricourt
Swaarve
Fexnce
Julius
Versails
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