Nurses in Camp Patrick Henry poring over debarkees return
WAC Pvt. Alice Daly writes from Camp Patrick Henry Virginia praising nurses for caring for returned servicemen from Europe. She notes her hospital stay and describes the emotional homecoming as ships bring thousands of troops ashore. The letter also mentions family members serving abroad and local readers updating service address lists.
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European Theater of War
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