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World War ii (2)
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Smith, Giles J, jr (1)
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Circa 1943 (1)
1942-1952 (Bulk 1943-4... (1)

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Gold Star Mothers of K... (1)

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Finding Aid (1)
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1. Gold Star Mothers Legion Scrapbook Finding Aid Gold Star Mothers Legion Scrapbook Finding Aid 1942-1952 (bulk 1943-45) The Gold Star Mothers of Kansas City began in 1945 when Mrs. Myra Willock first called together a group of 10 mothers after her son lost his life in World War II. Initially they met to encourage and comfort...
2. Giles J. Smith, Jr. Giles J. Smith, Jr. Circa 1943 Portrait of Giles J. Smith, Jr., a 1st Lt. in the U.S. Marines. Giles, also known as Jim, was born on March 9, 1921, in Kansas City, Missouri. Giles, a member of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity while at the...