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Newspaper
Roanoke Rapids Herald
Location
Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1944
Page
15
A World War II era poem honors fallen soldiers with white crosses and liberty, followed by a front line letter describing wartime life in France. The missive from Sgt. Allan R. Brown recounts a Tennessee soldier fending off a Jap with a machete after warning a comrade, highlighting brutality and hardship of war.
A World War II letter from Pfc Roy D. Taylor dated September 26 1944 expresses appreciation for the Roanoke Rapids Herald. He notes enjoying how the paper keeps him connected to home while serving in France and thanks local friends for their support. He mentions July departure and a preference for Roanoke Rapids.
Miss Christine Buck of Wind Sor spent several days with Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Buck, visiting and staying at their home.
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