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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1943
Page
4
A Roanoke Rapids Herald feature urges readers to send letters and cards from servicemen overseas, praising homefront unity. It notes civilians aid war effort by working in factories and volunteering, pledging to keep towns intact until soldiers return.
A collection of wartime correspondence listing Pvt Edward R Lloyd in Armor unit and Pvt Harvey Edmondson with engineers, plus letters from Lois Baggett and R M Baggett. Mentions Army service dates, APOs in New York and California, USO stars, money orders sent home, furlough hopes, and family greetings.
A wartime reader thanks Roanoke Rapids Herald readers for keeping in touch while stationed in England on May 14 1943. The letter praises the town for its support and notes the soldiers’ diverse ranks from Private to Lt Colonel.
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