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Halifax County, North Carolina: The Sledge Family, WWII Veterans, Enfield

Halifax County, North Carolina: The Sledge Family, WWII Veterans, Enfield

Posted on August 5, 2020by Nadia OrtonLeave a comment on Halifax County, North Carolina: The Sledge Family, WWII Veterans, Enfield

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