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Correspondence
Few things stirred the soldier more than hearing his name at Mail Call. Some believed the war couldn't have been won without it because of its impact on morale. And those on the home front often made a point to write to all those boys they knew in service. The bulk of mail often traveled via V-Mail, which allowed more letters to be transported more quickly. All mail home passed through censors.
Few things stirred the soldier more than hearing his name at Mail Call. Some believed the war couldn't have been won without it because of its impact on morale. And those on the home front often made a point to write to all those boys they knew in service. The bulk of mail often traveled via V-Mail, which allowed more letters to be transported more quickly. All mail home passed through censors.
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One of the most requested WWII posters. It was created by Wesley in 1943 for the Office of War Information.
Source: National Archives (NWDNS-44-PA-227A)
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Al McIntosh writes about life in Luverne on July 4, 1944.
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Portrait of Anne DeVico in 1943. She hailed from Waterbury and wrote often to her future husband, Bob Swift, during the war.
Source: Anne Swift
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Anne DeVico talks about communicating with soldiers during the war.
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Serving on the front lines at Anzio beach, Babe Ciarlo never revealed his experiences in his letters home.
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Waterbury's Babe Ciarlo, and his sister, Olga. She would welcome receiving Babe's letters, which never reflected what he saw as he fought in Italy.
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Corado "Babe" Ciarlo grew up in Waterbury, and lived with his family at 1032 North Main Street. His parents had immigrated to America from Italy, and his father, Tomaso, ran a successful grocery store and butcher’s shop. But in 1937, Tomaso passed away, leaving his widow, Martina, to care for . . .
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Babe Ciarlo writes home before going overseas, telling his family "the war will be over soon."
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On October 20, 1943, Babe Ciarlo writes home.
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Corado "Babe" Ciarlo was with the Fifth Allied Army, somewhere in Italy. His letters home were the most important thing his mother's life.
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Samples of letters home written by Babe Ciarlo
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Babe Ciarlo writes home from basic training.
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A Western Union telegram addressed to the Ciarlo family with news of Babe Ciarlo's death. It's dated June 26, 1944.
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Former servicemen turn out at the Waterbury train station for the return of Babe Ciarlo's coffin. Ciarlo wrote home often before being killed in Italy.
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Page two of a letter from Babe Ciarlo to his family, May 19, 1944.
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Page one of a letter from Babe Ciarlo to his family, May 19, 1944.
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Page 3 of a letter from Babe Ciarlo to his family, May 19, 1944.
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Waterbury's Babe Ciarlo, and his mother, who spoke very little English. He wrote her often during the war.
Source: The Ciarlo Family
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Portrait of Bob Swift in 1944. Waterbury's Anne DeVico wrote her future husband often during the war.
Source: Anne Swift
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Burnett Miller reads a letter he wrote to his mom while he was overseas.
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