WWII Illustrated Christmas Letter Navy Sailor Stationed in New Caledonia 1944

Description

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Estate sale find, vintage original illustrated Christmas letter home, displays nicely.
In March 1942, with the assistance of Australia, New Caledonia became an important Allied base, and the main South Pacific Fleet base of the United States Navy in the South Pacific moved to Nouméa in 1942–1943.
The fleet that turned back the Japanese Navy in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942 was based at Nouméa.  American troops stationed on New Caledonia numbered as many as 50,000: matching the entire local population at the time.
Product Dimensions: approximately 8.5 X 11", shipping weight: 4 ounces.
PLEASE SEE DESCRIPTION AND PHOTOS FOR ADDITIONAL DETAILS - The letter is in overall Fair to Good Minus used condition with signs of wear, creases, tears, fading, sunning and age toning, some soiling, stains, writing, no odors, please see images.
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