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After speaking to Al Bliss, he told me of the crush he had on my Aunt Phil when he was in High School. Here are the two photo's he sent me which he carried with him while fighting in the Pacific Theater. 
Phil (short for Philamena) Meli is the sister of Tom Meli who served during the Korean War.

 

Written on the back of the photo:
Hackensack
July 1, 1942

 

Phil Meli

Written on the back of the photo:
Married Aug. 1944

On front of the photo
"Phil"