12/19/11 at 03:05 PM
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My father,Lawrence Jones served in Company C 309th infantry 78th division and was wounded on March 5,1945. Please email me
at CompairL@aol.com if anybody has any information on him or his Company.Thank
08/14/11 at 04:11 PM
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My name is Steven Wilson, I am searching for Information on a PFC ROBERT L. FRANKLIN WHO SERVED IN MED. DET., 309TH 78TH DIV.IN WW 2.. I HAVE SOMETHING PERSONAL OF HIS RELATED TO THIS INFORMATION I AM SEEKING, A DESCENDANT OR NEXT OF KIN..ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATFUL..I LIVE IN SEYMOUR INDIANA..email me gthang812@gmail.com
08/04/11 at 06:37 PM
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thank you guys for the formal intreduction on the 920th trans.but this weekend is going to be histroy the good and best sargeant in the 78 div at the time served, 1st sgt white off the 920th trans.so look for the fanally update,next weeks to come.
06/27/11 at 09:18 PM
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MSG Jose L Torres Ret. USAR.
I served with 920th Trans.Co. 78 Division, USAR out of Caven Point, Jersey City, from 1981 to 2001. The following information is for members of the 920th Trans. Co. The 920th Trans Co is having it 20th year reunion August 5 - August 7, 2011 at the Hilton Hotel at Newark International Airport. For those who are interested in attending you could contact Joseph Bodine @ fb.com or Gloria Pressley-Graham @ 201-616-8861, They requested that anybody interested in attending have to RSVP by June 5th. I know that I'm a little late with information but it don't hurt to try. Hope to see as many members of the 920th Trans.Co.
| MAJ Doug Edwards, USAR (Ret) | |
03/23/11 at 11:19 PM
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You guys are doing a super job preserving the history of the 78th Infantry Division in WWII. I served as a 1st Lt. /Platoon Leader with the 78th Division's 920th Transportation Company (Medium Truck Petroleum) from 1988 to 1992 including service overseas during the Persian Gulf War (90-91). The 920th put forth a full effort in the Gulf War just as their predecessors had done in WWII. I was very proud to be a part of that unit and to wear the lightning patch. The unit performed tactical refueling convoy missions in support of the maneuver divisions of the U.S. VIIth Corps and played an important support role in General "Stormin Norman Schwartzkopf's famous "Hail Mary" maneuver through Iraq and into Kuwait. The units we were supporting were taking the fight to several Republic Guard heavy divisions. I remember everyone in our unit doing their part, from the drivers to the cooks to the mechanics and clerks. They were a great bunch of soldiers and part of a long tradition of the 78th. Everyone pitched in, dealt with the hardships of scud attacks, austere desert living conditions and got the job done, just as their 78th predecessors had done in WWII. Thanks for keeping that 78th tradition alive through your historical re-enactments and living history. Well done!Major Doug Edwards, USAR (Ret.)
P.S. Best regards to Sgt. Calderon. I read his posting on your site. He was a great NCO during the Gulf War!
03/22/11 at 08:01 AM
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Hello,
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03/17/11 at 02:13 PM
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HI, THIS IS SFC. JUAN ARIEL CALDERIN, RETIRED AT THE PRESENT. I WAS PART OF THE 78TH DIVISION SINCE 1983 THRU 1996. MEMBER OF THE 920TH TRANSPORTATION CO. OUT JERSEY CITY, N.J. SERVING AS A CAREER COUNSELOR, OR RETENTION NCO, AND AS A ASSISTANT PLATOON SARGEANT DORING THE GULF WAR, WHEN I WAS ATTACH TO THE 338TH BATALLION.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEND A SALUTTE TO EVERYONE SPECIAL TO THOSE WHO KNOW ME. SPECIAL SALUTTE TO SARGEANT WELCH, AND SALUTTE TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE 920TH TRANSPORTATION CO.
SINCERELY YOUR FRIEND ALWAYS
SFC.JUAN ARIEL CALDERIN
P.O.BOX 773213
OCALA, FLORIDA 34477-3213
PS: I WILL LOVE TO RECEIVE MONTHLY A COPY OF THE FLASH
03/13/11 at 11:05 PM
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My Uncle was 2d. Lt. Jack C. Grant, 133914.
He commanded the 1st. Platoon, Col. G, 309th Infantry and died on March 16, 1945 days after crossing the Remagen Bridge and just before his platoon was to cut the Autobahn.
Would like to hear from anyone who would remember him or has heard stories where he was mentioned. He was from Michigan and only in his early 20's when he died.
Thank-You.
| Ralph (AL) A. Olson, Jr. | Email |
02/20/11 at 08:39 PM
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My father graduated from OCS and became a member of 309th Inf of the 78th Division. He served as a Lt. at Camp Buckner NC where he and my mother were married at the post chapel. He shipped overseas with the division and at some point became the company commander of "L" company I believe? I have many pictures and company rosters, etc.... as well as old newspaper clippings involving actions of the division. I would like to donate these items to an appropriate 78th division historian. Can anybody assist me with this endeavor? I know my father in later years made it a point to attend division reunions but I am not sure if these still occur? Please advise...
Al Olson, wannagoyes@gmail.com (Ralph A. Olson, Jr.) son of Ralph A. Olson, Sr. former Captain 309th Infantry, company "L".
02/15/11 at 09:46 AM
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I am looking for information of my father's service with the 78th, 311th Regiment. He was a BAR man. From stories he was active near Aachen, and the Remagen Bridge. He also said he was involved with some German prisoner exchanges in Czech. Any information would be appreciated. He was an "Alabama boy".
12/27/10 at 03:34 PM
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I am the grandaughter of George William Stockman, Jr. (Bill) I first want to say how PROUD I am of ALL the men who have fought for our country and still do, but I am also asking if anyone can help me with info trying to put a timeline together for the men of the 309th, company "G". I would really like to know where my papa was during his time in the war. I have some paper work and his medals, but i would love to be able to know where he was exactly, the names of the men who served with him and under him, and see if there is anyone who can tell me 1st account stories. My papa passed away in 1987 and i was never able to find anything out and there is no family to ask. His children know nothing because he never spoke of the war when he returned home. I am SOOOO PROUD of him and his sacrifice for his country. He went to serve the 309th on Jan.30th 1945-May19,1946 (the end) he was enlisted prior to that date but saw combat on the 30 of Jan. If anyone can help PLEASE contact me...It's SOOOO Important to preserve our national and family history for my children. Thanks, Denise
12/26/10 at 02:07 PM
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Hi There,
My name is Roel Timmermans. I am 27 years old and live in Kronenberg in the Netherlands. Ever since I was 12 years old my grandfather took me to see the wite crosses. .. Those white crosses marked the graves of fallen american soldiers who died in the liberation of the Netherlands during world war II.
When I grew older we found out that there was a possibility to adopt a grave. We had to make sure to bring flowers every memorial day and every christmas. My grandfather adopted a cross bearing the name Joseph B Wadman. His cross says he was a:
S SGT 309 inf 78 div being from Maine. This lets me believe he must have been a senior sergeant in the 309 infantry of the 78th division.
I adopted a name on the wall of missing soldiers. That is Joseph J Tomasello T SGT 96 Bomb GP. We went there every year on memorial day and a few days before Christmas to bring them flowers.
This last Christmas has been the first Christmas I had to pay my respects without my grandfather. He died in september this year.
This feeds my wish to know more about te names belonging to our adopted graves. I am hoping that someone reading this post will be able to help me out finding relatives of this Joseph B Wadman. I would feel much better in letting them know that, even years after his passing, Mister Wadman still changed the lives of a younger generation in the Netherlands.
I'm looking forward to find out if someone can offer any help in my search for the relatives of Joseph B Wadman.
Kind Regards
Roel Timmermans
12/07/10 at 02:53 PM
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My father (Gerald "Brooks" Russell / SSGT)
Served with Co C 310th Inf 78th Div.
Entered 3/16/43, Discharged 11/2/45
Was wounded 2/6/45 & 3/13/45.
His specialty was "Rifle NCO 745".
Was wondering if anyone had known him then.
He passed on 10/4/2000 @ age of 85.
11/30/10 at 02:24 AM
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I WOULD LIKE TO FIND INFO ON A DORWIN J. HEMPLEMAN TECH 5 SERIAL #35222921 T43 44 RANK TECH 5 LIGHTING DIVISION ALSO HAD A PATCH OF AN AXE SPLITTING A LOG SERVED DURING WW11.HE WAS AWARDED PURPLE HEART AN BRONZE STAR EXPERT COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE. IT WAS MY BEST FRIENDS DAD AND HE IS DYING FROM A LIVER DISEASE AND I PROMISED I WOULD FIND OUT SOMETHING ,I HAVE HIS IKE JACKET AND MEDALS DOG TAGS ITS IN GREAT SHAPE AND HE WANTED SOMEONE TO HAVE IT TO APPRECIATE
11/26/10 at 04:39 PM
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My fathers name is Edward J Deet Sr. He served around 1942-43-44 with the 78th and we believe his unit was attached to the 4th Army Corp.,in the Po VAlley,and North Apennies campain.I anyone has any information about our father you can share please email.... jeff202@nycap.rr.com .....THANK YOU
11/24/10 at 07:52 PM
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For information about anyone you would like to get information on, write to Secretary Keith MyGrants, 5200 l7th Avenue, SW, Naples, FLA 34116.
Give him all the information you have on your party, name, rank, home town, company and regiment. Just everything you have on them. He will review the information and publish it in our quarterly booklet. Most everyone that was in 78th get a copy and they'll will get back to you.
I hope this helps, Best of Luck.
11/15/10 at 12:13 PM
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I joined Co. B 3l0th Infantry, 78th Division in March, 1943. Took basic training with a great bunch of young men. After several months, lst Sgt Augustus Lamborghini came and asked me to go see Cpl. Hensley in Personnel Section. I'm thinking what the hell did I do now. Anyhow Hensley told me he was transferring to Air Force and needed a replacement for himself. I had clerical experience in civilian life as a bookkeeper, etc. Anyhow I took the job and the best thing I could have done in my life. Got several, promotions, finally to Sergeant Major of Personnel Section in l945, and ran the section. I went through the war, sadly losing many good friends that I came in Army with, many of them wounded but
too many of them killed. The bravest young men you could have ever known. I still remember them in my prayers. A great Division and am proud to have served with them. Best Regards.
11/14/10 at 03:59 PM
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Hello,
My Uncle Bruce R. Rogers, served in the 78th Infantry Division 309 Reg and was KIA on March 4, 1945 near Enzen, Germany. Of course, I never knew him as I was born several years later. But I remember my grandmother letting me look at the Purple Heart (or some kind of service medal?) that she had received, and also the military US honor flag that covered his coffin when he was shipped in that coffin back home in 1947. He had been buried in the Henri-Chapelle cemetery and later moved to his final resting place in Arkansas. I have photos of that grave site, and thankfully that is where I was able to find out his company of service. It was well thought out in that regards. Thank you Grandpa Rogers!
I am in the process of trying to pull together any facts regarding his service, his death, the place that his death happened, anything would be more that I have now. I am trying to preserve his memory and have it for future generations or else his life and memory may be lost, as he never married, never had children. I don't want his memory to be gone forever, you know?
Thanks!
regards and respectfully,
jimmie anna hays
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11/10/10 at 09:24 AM
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My father was Cpl. Wilson Patrick Walsh from Tupper Lake, NY. He served with the chemical warfare unit attached to the 309th Infantry, 78th Division in France, Belgium, Holland, and Germany. He rarely spoke of his wartime experiences. He died in May 1981. I salute him and all of the men and women who proudly served the United States of America.
11/09/10 at 02:09 PM
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My Great Uncle, Robert Clinton Hanford, served in WW1 in the 311th Infrantry Regiment, 78th Division. He was killed in action on October 25, 1918 in the Meuse-Argonne offensive. He was a Sgt. and was 26 years old when he was mortally wounded. His Lt., in a letter to his mother (my great-grandmother) said that he served courageously for his country in this battle, among others, and helped, through his ultimate sacrifice, to end the war only 17 days later.
I wanted to take this time on the eve of Veteren's Day (Armistice Day) to salute my Great Uncle for the service and life he gave to this great country of ours.
Thanks to all of you as well for your service and sacrifice to the United States of America.
May God Bless you all.
11/09/10 at 01:29 PM
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we'd love to have you guys visit us in North Carolina at either of our 2 events we host, off I-95 near Va. line.
http://www.hurtgenwald.webs.com
http://www.rhinelandbattle.webs.com
hope you'll come down sometime soon,
Don 116th panzer
09/28/10 at 09:29 AM
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Always a great time working with members of this outfit for our Parkesburg VFW events . Hope to see some more of them and guests at our Veterns Ball event on Nov13 2010 .
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09/24/10 at 06:38 PM
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My father was a sargent in WW Ii with the 309th regimen 78th division I am looking for info on Him ans some of His Buddies He died June 4th 1966 had a wife an 3 childred 2 Girls of which I am the eldest and 1 boy who turned two the month our father died. He has three grandchildre 2 girls and a boy. Any info that you have who be very appreciated. thank you Ann Kelowitz akelowit@ptd.net
07/29/10 at 12:06 AM
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My father Anthony {Tony} Sajec served with the 78th infantry div. during ww2, and i would like to
know what infantry regiment he served with? 309th,
310th, 311 or?? He was wounded, and spent several
weeks in a field hospital in Belgium. He also crossed
the Remagen bridge under fire, and he said he was
so exhausted when he got across that he had to take
out his false teeth to catch his breath.His teeth are still there somewhere because he ran and left them.
07/14/10 at 06:10 PM
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My father, Walter Ross, served in the battle of the bulge. 78th infantry. He is living and very active with his wife, Betty. He is a very proud american and is very interested in visiting or communicating with any veterans that were with him. Please e-mail me with any information about my Dad and anyone interested in talking with him.
Thanks, Patti
06/09/10 at 04:58 PM
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My great uncle Donald Jesse served as a squad leader in the 78th. While commanding as a squad leader of a machine gun unit in the French village of Simmerath, he was shot in the neck by a sniper in a belltower. His wound was not fatal and he was hospitalized in the UK then sent back to the mainland. His unit later crossed the Ludendorf Bridge at Remagen then continued it's advance. He was later shot at by Tiger tanks while holding hilltop positions at the edge of a small town. Before he passed away he gave me his divisional route map, and release papers, all in geat condition. I will save them in his memory.
06/09/10 at 01:55 PM
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My great-uncle, PFC. Paul M. Lavoie, served with the 309th, Company C and was KIA on Feb 10, 1945 in Schmidt, Germany at the Schwammenauel Dam. I have spent the last 16 months researching his unit and have recently returned from Schmidt and the Memorial Day ceremony at Henri-Chapelle cemetery in Belgium where my uncle is buried. His 3 siblings do not remember him and I hope to find someone who served with him.
Thank you.
Aimee Fogg
05/22/10 at 09:41 AM
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it is interesting to learn more about the history of the 78th Division. My father, the late SgtMaj clarence Turkel was a proud member of the Division from 1947-1967. The last few years he was the division Sergeant Major serving under 3 Division commanders. He loved the Division and I know it was one of the highpoints of his life to serve.
05/17/10 at 05:36 PM
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I would like info on my Dads unit and friends. S/SGT Raymond J. Dowd was in Co D, 310th Inf. Reg., 78th Inf. Div. He was wounded on March 4th '45 and was buried Aug. 5th 2009 at Arlington National Cemetery. He never told us much except the snow was deep and cold and that he liked Gen. Patton and wished he would have continued on to Moscow.
05/16/10 at 10:55 PM
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great photos from fort miflin 2010 im in a couple there with the 5th ranger with brian schade its me shooting the mortar all the photos are great keep up the good work
05/03/10 at 10:20 PM
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My father Ralph A. Olson, Sr. was in the 78th Div. He and my mother were married at camp Butner NC.... he served in Europe as a company commander not sure what company or Regiment. I was just curious about the unit history and whether there was an active 78th division reunion? Enjoyed your web page.
04/20/10 at 09:14 AM
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my grandfather served in the 1st army 309th regiment 78th infantry king company 3d battalion 2 platoon. he is Donald R Wolf. Is there anyway i can get you guys to come and talk with him for a little bit we would be VERY VERY grateful.
03/31/10 at 05:02 PM
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I served with the 78th in 1944 to 1947. I was in the 78th , 309th infrantry regiment . anti tank unit. I would like to correspond with anyone reguarding my tour of duty. Is there still a reunion being organized? Is SGT. Jake T Lewellin still kickin' round ? How about "Shorty". Those guys were my buddies in the unit.
One of my most memorable events was i was slow in saluting Gnl. Patton as he drove by while we were practicing for the company football game . He stopped the convoy got out and yelled for us to salute him immediately. he then recorded our 3 names and placed us on graves detail for 2 weeks. I still to this day have nightmares about those 2 weeks.
| Edgar (Eddie) Westphal | Email |
03/14/10 at 07:28 PM
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My father, Edgar Westphal, served in the 78th, 310th Infantry Regiment. He is still around, 86 years old. Purple Heart, staff sergeant. I was just looking through his "yearbook" from WWII, "Roer Rhine Ruhr" which is in very bad shape due to his five sons looking it over as we grew up.
03/09/10 at 07:06 PM
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I was just recently going through my fathers discharge papers and thought I might try to find out if some of his fellow soldiers that may be interested in chatting. My father was in the 78th Signal Company serving in Rhineland, Central Europe, from December 1944 to November 1945. My father passed away in 1991, spoke very little of the war and I was just wondering if there was anyone out there who may remember him. Please feel free to contact me. It would be greatly appreciated.
02/27/10 at 04:35 PM
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In my earlier entry I misspelled new him.It should read I never knew him. Also wanted to let you know that he was from Reading, Pennsylvania.
02/27/10 at 04:29 PM
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My father was killed in action with the 78th Division near Kalenborn, Germany on or about March 12, 1945 he was Tech 5 William Skipper. If any vets knew him I would appreciate hearing from you. I was a war orphan born the following July and never new him.
02/26/10 at 02:26 PM
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My great uncle served with the 78th Infantry Division, 309th Infantry Regiment and was KIA on March 14th, 1945 in Hamburg, Germany. His name was Earle Ridgeway from Brooklyn, NY; he was a PVT.
I was wondering if anyone knew him and could tell me what kind of person he was and how he died.
Please email me with ANY information at cadamou@gmail.com
01/08/10 at 02:04 PM
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I am a WWII veteran of Company A, 311th Infantry Regiment,
78th Lightning Divison and I am looking for any vets that
might have served with me. I was wounded on Feb.7, 1945.
Our objective was the dams on the Roer River. We were on
the road to Schmidt, Germany, when the Germans began firing mortar shells from across the river. I was wounded by shrapnel and after months of recovery I was discharged on Dec, 5, 1945.
If you have any information as to any vets that were in my
company, I would appreciate it.
Thank you,
Bob Hassett
01/06/10 at 11:12 AM
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I was wondering if our axis unit could get a link on your website. We reenact the 116. Panzerdivision/6.Kompanie and are based in North Carolina and Virginia. Thanks!
12/15/09 at 04:00 PM
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I was at the Fort Mifflin battle on December 12 2009 and it was AWESOME. You guys do a great job and keep it up.
12/11/09 at 05:35 AM
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Hi,
Really nice site. As a collector of 78th ID bits and pieces it was interesting for me to see everyone dressed up. would love to participate one day but afraid my geographic locations lets me down.
Keep it up.
Oli
| Jeffrey A. Briggs II | Email |
10/03/09 at 01:32 AM
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I`m searching for information about my grandfather whom I never had the pleasure of knowing since he died before i was born. Clarence V. Briggs of Ohio 309 INF 78 Lightning DIV BSM-PH 1925-1964. Please contact me with any information and thank you for your service.
09/24/09 at 10:13 AM
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Thank you for all the information about the 78th Division and the weapons on display at the Eisenhower farm. Your display was very impressive. Having a 78th veteran with you added a touch of class. I was nice meeting him. Good luck, see you guys next year! P.S. very nice web site, with good information, Keep up the good work!
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09/14/09 at 06:55 PM
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I was at the events at Red Bank and I liked all the equipment you had. So wanted to join and so far I have most of the gear I need.
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