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Roanoke Rapids Herald in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina

21 Jun 1945

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Roanoke Rapids Herald

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Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America

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Jun 21, 1945

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Letters From Our Boys From Warfront to Home Front

A May 21 1945 war letter from Pfc John L Padgett in Steinach Austria to Rosa Padgett recounts frontline dangers including mines shelling and river crossings near the Rhine and Danube as Allied assault advances toward Germany. Also includes a poem and two additional pieces from Leon Taylor reflecting soldier life and points.

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Steinach Austria Christine Pacific Werves Air Corps Rhine Danube Shu Siegfried Line Shorty Lewis Johnnie Germany America Roanoke Rapids
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Card of Thanks for W I Nicholson Bereavement

The family of W I Nicholson thanks friends and neighbors for kindness during their recent bereavement. Special thanks to Dr Speas and the hospital nurses and all who sent floral offerings.

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W. I. Nicholson
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Armed Services Rosa Padgett Pfc John L. Padgett D-Day Mr. Wilson Herald Yours Sincerely Leon Taylor T. O Joe Corpral Guard Latrine Marine K. P Rochelle Realty CO Kidd Building N. C Walter & Gurley Auction CO Kinston North Carolina Virginia Gooderham & Worts Ltd Peoria, Illinois U. S. Employment Office WAR Manpower Commission Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina A. S. Wikstrom Trego, Virginia
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