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Letters from an American Soldier
![]() Letters from an American SoldierLetters written by Alvin P. Becker when he served in the Army in World War II. He served stateside and in Europe, in the Ardennes, Central Europe, and the Rhineland. The letters were lovingly saved by his wife and compiled into this book by his daughter Catherine Becker Lanni. READ ALL THE LETTERS (HERITAGE ARCHIVES 940.54 BEC oversize) Please see the Reference Librarian. | ![]() Alvin P. BeckerBecker and his wife Patricia (nee Mundy) moved to Ridgewood shortly after their marriage on January 24, 1948. They lived on Berkshire Road in "the Lawns" for more than 50 years, raising their three children (Mike, Pat, and Catherine) there. Becker's parents ("Mom and Pop") lived in Elmurst, New York. |
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![]() Letter, 5 April 1943from Elmira, New York | ![]() Letter, 24 March 1945somewhere in Germany | ![]() Letter, 24 March 1945 part 2somewhere in Germany |
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