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Memories of War: Share your World War II stories with us

Matt Patterson Phillip O'Connor
by Matt Patterson & Phillip O'Connor
Published: Mon, October 31, 2016 11:06 AM Updated: Mon, November 14, 2016 1:41 PM

World War II Veteran Curtis Sadler shows an early photograph of his group on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Sadler is second from the left on the middle row. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman
World War II Veteran Curtis Sadler shows an early photograph of his group on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Sadler is second from the left on the middle row. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

To commemorate the 75th anniversary of World War II, The Oklahoman in coming months will be publishing a series titled “Memories of War.”

Do you have photos, letters, diaries, mementoes or a good tale you’d like to share with our readers related to World War II? If so, contact Matt Patterson at mpatterson@oklahoman.com or Phil O'Connor at poconnor@oklahoman.com.

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World War II Veteran Curtis Sadler shows an early photograph of his group on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Sadler is second from the left on the middle row. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

World War II Veteran Curtis Sadler shows an early photograph of his group on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2015 in Oklahoma City, Okla. Sadler is second from the left on the middle row. Photo by Steve Sisney, The Oklahoman

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Matt Patterson

Matt Patterson has been with The Oklahoman since 2006. Prior to joining the news staff in 2010, Patterson worked in The Oklahoman's sports department for five years. He previously worked at The Lawton Constitution and The Edmond Sun.... Read more ›

Phillip O'Connor

O'Connor joined the Oklahoman staff in June, 2012 after working at The Kansas City Star and St. Louis Post-Dispatch for a combined 28 years. O'Connor, an Oklahoma City resident, is a graduate of Kansas State University. He has written frequently... Read more ›

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