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October 16, 1942
October 19, 1942
October 20, 1942
October 22, 1942
October 24, 1942
October 28, 1942
November 1, 1942
November 2, 1942
November 8, 1942
November 11, 1942
November 13, 1942
November 15, 1942
November 17, 1942
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November 18, 1942
November 19, 1942
November 20, 1942
November 23, 1942
November 24, 1942
November 26, 1942
January 15, 1943
January 19, 1943
February 25, 1943
February 27, 1943
March 28, 1943
March 30, 1943
April 1, 1943
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April 12, 1943
April 14, 1943
April 17, 1943
April 21, 1943
April 28, 1943
April 23, 1943
April 25, 1943
May 10, 1943
May 11, 1943
May 14, 1943
May 24, 1943
May 26, 1943
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Melvin Meyer letters span from October 1942 until June 1943, during which time he was stationed in camps from Camp Crowder, Missouri to Tyler, Texas, to San Antonio, Texas and Pre-flight School. The last letter is dated June 16, 1943, just a few days before he gets his orders. Melvin Meyer went on to join the 305th Bomber Group of the 8th Air Force. He was a B-17 pilot and captain. He flew 30 missions over Europe, including missions over Germany. Melvin Meyer received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with Clusters.
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