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The Home Fires: Montana in World War II


Letters To and From the Front

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Harrison Letters Selection

Harrison Family Papers
John C. and Robert Harrison from Harlowton, MT
1942-1963

John and Robert Harrison grew up in Harlowton, Montana; their WWII war experience took them both to the European Front.
Reading John’s letters in chronological order reveals many aspects of what happened to them as soldier brothers.

Library Collection
SC 1913

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Credit: Montana Historical Society Research Center, Helena
The complete set of letters is archived at the Montana Historical Society.

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Harrison Letter August 5, 1944
August 5, 1944
Harrison Letter October 27, 1944
October 27, 1944
Harrison Letter January 16, 1945
January 16, 1945
Harrison Letter May 14, 1945
May 14, 1945
Harrison Letter June 6, 1945
June 6, 1945
Harrison Letter from German POW camp
POW Letter January 25, 1945

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