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Ebersole, Robert P. (Second World War correspondence)
2023.054.w.r  
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Description
This collection contains one letter from Lt. Robert P. "Ebby" Ebersole, USA to Agnes Heil née Wright during the Second World War. The letter was written in condolence of her son Robert J. "Bob" Heil, USA who was killed in a car crash overseas.
Background
Lieutenant Robert P. "Ebby" Ebersole, United States Army (7/29/1922 - 10/1/2005) was born in Fort Dodge, Iowa to Glen and Dora Ebersole along with three siblings including his younger sister Dorothy, mentioned in the letter. The family lived in Arcadia, Florida and Robert was a college graduate who served in the Pacific Theater during the Second World War as a Liaison Pilot for Headquarters Battery, Field Artillery Battalion. He lived in Florida for decades with his wife Barbara (married 1951) before he moved to Walnut Creek, CA where he passed away in 2005 at the age of 82.
Extent
0.01 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Restrictions
There are no restrictions on the use of this material except where previously copyrighted material is concerned. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain all permissions.
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This collection is open for research.