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Article: Back to Italy.(The old guard update: veterans' news and views)(Brief Article)
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- Esprit de Corps
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- August 1, 2004
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As I may have mentioned earlier, the theme of Veterans Affairs' Remembrance Week this year will be to honour the sometimes-forgotten veterans of the Italian Campaign. I had advised you in the last issue that grants of $1,000 for Italy vets participating in remembrance ceremonies in Sicily and Italy are available. For information, contact your local Veterans Affairs office or phone 1-800-443-0394. Grants are limited to the first 1,500 applicants.
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