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Story August 2, 1945

The Lincoln Times

Lincolnton, Lincoln County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

Pvt. Paul P. Reep of Lincolnton, N.C., returns home after medical discharge from the Army following WWII service overseas in France, Belgium, and Germany, and hospital stays in England and Texas.

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Pvt. Paul P. Reep, of Lincolnton, N. C., has returned home from Brooks Convalescent Hospital, at Ft. Sam Houston, Texas, where he received a medical discharge.

He entered the Army March 13, 1944; took his basic training at Camp Fannin, Texas; he served 8 months overseas in France, Belgium and Germany; he spent four months in a U. S. General Hospital in England, and returned to the States March 25, 1945.

He is the son of Mrs. Barbara Reep and the late P. F. Reep, of Vale. His wife, the former Miss Inez Brackett, and son reside at 108 E. Congress street, Lincolnton.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography

What themes does it cover?

Recovery

What keywords are associated?

Military Discharge Wwii Service Veteran Return Army Hospital

What entities or persons were involved?

Paul P. Reep Barbara Reep P. F. Reep Inez Brackett

Where did it happen?

Lincolnton, N. C.

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Key Persons

Paul P. Reep Barbara Reep P. F. Reep Inez Brackett

Location

Lincolnton, N. C.

Event Date

March 13, 1944 To March 25, 1945

Story Details

Pvt. Paul P. Reep returns home after medical discharge following Army service including basic training in Texas, 8 months overseas in Europe, hospital time in England, and convalescence in Texas.

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