Assorted W.W.II ephemera from Capt. Max Link Sr. military experiences
by [W.W.I.I; Ephemera]
- Used
- Condition
- Very good condition
- Seller
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Garrison, New York, United States
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About This Item
Very good condition. Link was born in 1903 in Germany. After the family emigrated, he enlisted in the US Army at 18 1/2 y.o. (farmer) and retired in 1952 with 30 + years service. He spent time in Italy, Korea, Philippines (Manila), Japan (Okinawa).
Collection contains multiples of his honorable discharge and reenlistment papers, a photo of Max in 1944 in honor of his 41st birthday; a handwritten letter to Max Jr. dated 1944 from Italy "in the Spaghetti Boot." 4pp letter 5 1/4 x 6 3/4" with envelope; vaccination record; 10 (8 3/4 x 7 1/2") b&w photos of the Mt. Vesuvius eruption that took place March 17-23, 1944, and 4 b&w photos of Naples castle and shrine; 12pp typed diary in 2 sections, the first describing 'leaving for WAR' on Aug. 9 1943 landing in Oran, then on to Italy. The second section entitled 'Soldier's travel's' gives the same story with his personal impressions.
Collection contains multiples of his honorable discharge and reenlistment papers, a photo of Max in 1944 in honor of his 41st birthday; a handwritten letter to Max Jr. dated 1944 from Italy "in the Spaghetti Boot." 4pp letter 5 1/4 x 6 3/4" with envelope; vaccination record; 10 (8 3/4 x 7 1/2") b&w photos of the Mt. Vesuvius eruption that took place March 17-23, 1944, and 4 b&w photos of Naples castle and shrine; 12pp typed diary in 2 sections, the first describing 'leaving for WAR' on Aug. 9 1943 landing in Oran, then on to Italy. The second section entitled 'Soldier's travel's' gives the same story with his personal impressions.
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- Bookseller
- Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 28375
- Title
- Assorted W.W.II ephemera from Capt. Max Link Sr. military experiences
- Author
- [W.W.I.I; Ephemera]
- Book Condition
- Used - Very good condition
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Bookseller catalogs
- WWII;
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Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
Biblio member since 2009
Garrison, New York
About Antipodean Books, Maps & Prints
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