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Laura Davis assorted letters, June-September 1942

1942-07-26 Maurice Hutchison to Laura Frances Davis Page 1

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Fort Dodge, IA July 26, 1942 Dear Frances, Well, I finally made it to Des Moines and had the exam on the 17th. I passed all right and was given a rating of seaman second class in the naval reserve. I signed for the 2 year term or the duration whichever is longer. I am now on inactive duty and subject to 12 hour call. Yes, I am one of the Seabees. We have several weeks of naval training, probably on the East Coast. Then we are sent to work on mobile and
 
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