[Letters from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - February 23, 1943 & October 12, 1943]

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Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce discussing various topics including his experiences abroad and at home. The first letter Mr. Bradford hurriedly describes his experience with the British Army and Canadian Army. Additionally, he mentions that a transfer from the British Army to the U.S. Army or Air Force is expected to be in the works. The second letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is still living in Washington at the address attached to the letter. The majority of this letter, Mr. Bradford speaks about his experiences with Mack and Bean firefighting trucks in both America and Italy.

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[2] p. ; 25 x 19 cm

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Bradford, Alex 1943-02-23/1943-10-12.

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Private Collection of Mike Cochran

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Letter from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce discussing various topics including his experiences abroad and at home. The first letter Mr. Bradford hurriedly describes his experience with the British Army and Canadian Army. Additionally, he mentions that a transfer from the British Army to the U.S. Army or Air Force is expected to be in the works. The second letter, Mr. Bradford mentions that he is still living in Washington at the address attached to the letter. The majority of this letter, Mr. Bradford speaks about his experiences with Mack and Bean firefighting trucks in both America and Italy.

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[2] p. ; 25 x 19 cm

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  • 1943-02-23/1943-10-12

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Bradford, Alex. [Letters from Alex Bradford to Chuck Boyce - February 23, 1943 & October 12, 1943], letter, 1943-02-23/1943-10-12; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1479565/: accessed May 26, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Private Collection of Mike Cochran.

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