Papers, 1943-1946 [electronic resource]

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Papers, 1943-1946 [electronic resource]

Photocopy of a memoir by Howard Ruppel about his World War II experiences as a paratrooper with Co. F, 517th Parachute Combat Team in the European theater. Also included are transcripts of letters written by Ruppel, who was a member of a combat engineer unit in Europe, to their aunt, Viola Messner Boldt, at home in Milwaukee, Wis. The memoir is vividly written, and it and the letters follow Ruppel's military service from induction and training periods through combat and field experiences.

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Wisconsin historical society

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Wisconsin historical society

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Ruppel, Howard J.

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United States. Army. Parachute Combat Team, 517th

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