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CHARLES BOLTE
(1895 - 1989) Chief of Staff of U.S. Forces in the U.K., led the 34th Infantry Division in the rupture of the Gothic Line, the winter campaign in the Apennine Mountains, the capture of Bologna, and the surrender of the Axis forces in Italy. T.L.S. "Charlie" on official letterhead, 2pp.4to., Washington, Jan. 6, 1946 to his ex-commander, Gen. Geoffrey Keyes. In part: "...how fortunate I regard myself in being able to have had that year of combat service moistly as a part of your command...many times when prospects didn't look so bright...remnants of the 34th returned here..." File holes at top, else fine.

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February 18, 2014 11:00 AM EST
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