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    'Hello, Soldier!': Khaki Verse
    'Hello, Soldier!': Khaki Verse
    'Hello, Soldier!': Khaki Verse
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    'Hello, Soldier!': Khaki Verse

    By Edward Dyson

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    Hello, Soldier!' is a lyrical collection by Edward George Dyson. Contents: Australia Billy Khaki In Hospital Sister Ann Bricks Mud Mickie Mollynoo Weepin' Willie and many more.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherDigiCat
    Release dateMay 29, 2022
    ISBN8596547017103
    'Hello, Soldier!': Khaki Verse

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