[Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945]

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Handwritten, chronological list of the events of Harry Tillman Gaby from November 11, 1944 to January 31st, 1945. Harry and his brother were drafted into WWII and he began taking logs the day he received the news that he was going home. From November 11, 1944 to November 26, 1944 Harry spent time in France, Ireland, and the UK. After Harry returned to the United States he toured the country to rally support for the war with other soldiers. His last entry states, "Jan 31 - Went to Wash. Spent 2 days in Pentagon Bldg. then to Meade and started … continued below

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Handwritten, chronological list of the events of Harry Tillman Gaby from November 11, 1944 to January 31st, 1945. Harry and his brother were drafted into WWII and he began taking logs the day he received the news that he was going home. From November 11, 1944 to November 26, 1944 Harry spent time in France, Ireland, and the UK. After Harry returned to the United States he toured the country to rally support for the war with other soldiers. His last entry states, "Jan 31 - Went to Wash. Spent 2 days in Pentagon Bldg. then to Meade and started furlough." Harry was granted a two-week furlough and returned to the frontlines after.

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Gaby, Harry T. [Chronology of H. T. Gaby's Activities, 1944-1945], text, Date Unknown; (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth1560341/: accessed May 27, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Heritage Association of Frisco.

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