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1. Rosary Worn By Melvin Leitheiser During WWII - Rosary

   This rosary was worn by Melvin Leitheiser during World War II. Staff Sargeant Melvin Jerome Leitheiser was in the 8th Air Force, 305th Bomb Group, 422nd Squadron in Chelveston, England from November 1944 to April 1945. He flew 35 combat missions. He was a B-17 tailgunner. He enlisted October 3, 1943 and was released October 23, 1945. He was born May 3, 1925 in Detroit Lakes, Becker, Minnesota. He died in Great Falls, Cascade, Montana on January 1...

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2. World War II U.S. Army pants - Slacks

   World War II U.S. Army pants; name Leitheiser written inside waistband and was worn by Staff Sargent Melvin Jerome Leitheiser.

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3. World War II U.S. Army Uniform Pants - Pants

   World War II U.S. Army wool dress uniform pants worn by Staff Sargeant Melvin Jerome Leitheiser.

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4. WWII U.S. Army garbardine shirt - Shirt

   World War II U.S. Army Garbardine shirt; shoulder insignia of staff saregeant E-6 rank; Army air corp patch on shoulder; worn by Melvin Jerome Leitheiser.

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5. WWII U.S. Army Military Wool Jacket - Jacket

   World War II U.S. Army Military wool jacket; Leitheiser written inside; size 38R; U.S. Army Air Corp insignia on shoulder; shoulder insignia of staff sargeant E-6 rank worn by Staff Sargeant Melvin Jerome Leitheiser.

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