U.S. Army 26th Infantry Soldier KIA 1944 WW2 Telegram & Letters to Parents Rare For Sale

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U.S. Army 26th Infantry Soldier KIA 1944 WW2 Telegram & Letters to Parents Rare:
$499.99

U.S. Army 26th Infantry Soldier KIA 1944 WW2 Telegram & Letters to Parents Rare

Telegram stating that Soldier was "Missing in Action since Nineteen November in Germany." Measures approximately 5 3/4" x 7 7/8".

Typed Letter from "Joseph" dated August 1945, Nurnberg, Germany to the father of the deceased soldier. This letter gives details of what occurred in battle. Measures 6 1/4" x 10". 1 Page. On the reverse side, the name "Pvt. Jo Kiser" is typed onto the page.

Handwritten Letter from PFC Loren W. Gast, alto the father of the deceased soldier. Letter also gives details of the incident in battle. Letter is on "The Fighting First, Co. G, 26th Infantry" Letterhead. Measures 8" x 10 1/2". 2 Pages. It is dated August 15, 1945 from Nurnberg, Germany.

Typed Letter of the letter from PFC Loren W. Gast. Measures 6 1/4" x 10". 2 Pages.

Handwritten Letter to "Sir & Madam" dated September 22, 1944 "Some where in Fortress Europe." It is written by S/Sgt. John W. Jones and discusses the promotion of the Soldier to PFC. Measures approximately 9" x 13".

A small posed photo of a soldier. I'm not sure who it is. Measures 2" x 3".

A group photo of Soldiers posed in front of a building, possibly taken in 1944 or 1945. This may have been the 26th Infantry Regiment. Measures 5" x 7".

These items are in vintage condition with tearing, tearing at the edges and folds, heavy creasing, discoloration, marks, and other wear from age, handling and storage. The letter from "Joseph" has a portion of the letter cut out of the page. There is also heavy tearing, to which the top portion is in fragile condition. I've put the letter into a sheet protector, and much care is needed in removing the document to prevent additional damage. There are also tape marks to the letter, specifically along the folds. The telegram has heavy tearing and creasing.

Please see photos for more information on condition and ask anyquestions you may have.

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