Son Writes From Italy in 1944 War Letter
A World War II correspondent from Anzio shares a brief, personal update to Mrs. Wear. Roy Gilliam Jr describes frontline fear, camaraderie in a machine gun platoon, and capturing prisoners. He mentions hope for a German pistol and watch as keepsakes to send home, and asks about home life and Mr. Wear.
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