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They Thought it was the Navy Practicing
October 6 and 10, 1944. Dad writes two letters home from Topeka Army Air Base, just having “got into Topeka 7:45” on the night of the 5th after a two week furlough. He writes that the furlough was “the best one of the three furloughs I had.” He fondly recalls “the wonderful time I had … Continue reading
Categories: Dad's Letters Home, Topeka Army Air Base
Tags: Pearl Harbor, Topeka Army Air Base, Walter E. Sabold
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He Was at Pearl Harbor
February 7, 10 & 11, 1943. A few letters to the boys from back home. Everybody is in a celebratory mood, with Eddie having just turned twenty-five, and Eddie’s Uncle Leo home from an extended tour with the Navy. Although Dad has not been away as long as Uncle Leo, Anna writes that they are looking … Continue reading