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Douglas MacArthur

Consoling the mother of a dead soldier: “A just cause and for the benefit of all”

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Consoling the mother of a dead soldier: “A just cause and for the benefit of all”

TLS, one page, 8 x 10.25, General Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area letterhead, March 27, 1945. MacArthur writes to Edith Wooster in Walden, New York. In full: “My deepest sympathy goes to you in the death of your son, Private First Class Hiram E. Wooster. Your consolation for his loss may be that he died in the service of his country in a just cause and for the benefit of all.” Mild wrinkling and a touch of subtle toning along folds, otherwise fine condition. R&R COA.

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  • Dates: #321 - Ended May 16, 2007