Mail call was a welcome time for Shep while he was stationed away from home during World War II. In this program from December 6, 1974; he recalls a gift one of his tentmates received that caused a stir throughout the camp.
"Army Christmas Gift" (December 6, 2020)
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SFC Johancharles Van Boers
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The U.S. National Archives