Allie Caulfield: A Brief Biography

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Allie Caulfield May 17 1935- July 18 1946. After a courageous battle against leukemia, we are devastated to announce the passing of Allie Caulfield yesterday afternoon. He lost this battle while on vacation in Maine with his family. Allie was born in Manhattan New York, to John Caulfield, a corporation lawyer, and Julie Caulfield. Many of his friends and family will miss Allie, especially his parents, his brothers, D.B, a former soldier who now works as a writer, Holden Caulfield, and his sister, Phoebe Caulfield.

Allie was an intelligent, kind, and sensitive boy, who always had a smile on his face and spread his joy to anyone he spoke to. He will be missed by many. The boy performed well in school and was loved by his teachers. In his free

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