‘I Received a Couple of Birthday Cards from Bib and Rosemarie’

February 17, 2012 Leave a Comment

The last few letters have had this return address. Note that it now includes "A.T. Co." (or Anti-tank Company), which is the unit he served for the duration. He mentions the distinctions between division, regiment and company in this letter.

Dated Oct. 27, 1943; postmarked Nov. 4.

Dear Folks,

I am well, happy and safe and I hope you all are the same.

I received a couple of birthday cards from Bib and Rosemarie and although they’re a little late, they are still welcome.

I didn’t receive any packages or letters from Vince or Mr. Morgan yet, but I’m still sweating them out.

You gave me the name of a fellow whom you said was in my outfit, but you neglected to tell me what part of the outfit. I don’t know whether you mean my division, regiment, or my company. Please let me know. Read more of this post

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‘I Won’t Be Able to Send a Parrot or Monkey Anymore’

February 14, 2012 Leave a Comment

Dated Oct. 19, 1943; postmarked Nov. 1. Possibly from Caserta, Italy, by this time.

Dear Mom and Pop,

I am well happy and safe and I hope you all are the same.

I received a couple of your letters a couple of days ago and it was good to hear from you.

I still haven’t received any packages or letter from Mr. Morgan either, but I’m still hoping. I haven’t received a letter from Vince yet either and I think I told you why I can’t write to him until I get a letter from him.

I won’t be able to send a parrot or monkey anymore.

That’s all folks.

Love & Kisses,

Babe

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‘Still Well, Happy and Safe and I Hope You All Are the Same’

February 12, 2012 Leave a Comment

Dated Oct. 5, 1943; postmarked Oct. 18. It has been nearly a month since his last letter to his parents; by now, he is in Italy.

Dear Folks,

I am still well, happy and safe and I hope you all are the same.

I received a couple of letters from you all yesterday, including Joe’s letter. I was glad to hear from him.

I haven’t received any packages or letters from Mr. Morgan yet, but I suppose I will sooner or later.

I’m happy to hear that Bib is doing something worthwhile. He’d get a good job if he were in the army now and if his turn ever does come, he better get a good job.

I haven’t received any letters from Vince yet, although I wrote to him awhile ago. I expect I’ll get his letters in a little while though.

So Teet’s a little soldier boy now, is he? He ought to enjoy that life. I’ll bet you he got in the air corps, too.

That’s about the end of this communique, so I’ll sign off until I get some more news.

Love & Kisses,

Babe

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‘Boy, You Ought to See These French Women in Sarongs’

February 9, 2012 Leave a Comment

Not a French woman in a sarong. But it's a Life cover girl from the era.

Dated Sept. 10, 1943; postmarked Sept. 28. Babe should still be in North Africa at this point.

Dear Folks,

Well, I received beaucoup letters today and I had a good time reading them.

Now the first thing I want to ask you is: Where do those cousins live? If I get a chance and I know where they live, I will go to see them.

I will get Mr. Morgan’s letter, but I don’t think it will get here for quite awhile. Tell him I wish he were here and I were there. But I am having a good time right now. As soon as I finish this letter, I am going to the beach and swim for a few hours. Boy, you ought to see these French women in sarongs.

I’m learning how to speak French all over again and I’m getting along fine now. Once in awhile, I get stuck on a word or two, but usually, I get along pretty well.

Right now I’m listening to the news over my radio and he is telling us about the landings at Naples. Read more of this post

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‘If I Can’t Get a Parrot for You, I Will Send a Monkey’

February 8, 2012 Leave a Comment

Dated Sept. 5, 1943; postmarked Sept. 14.

Dear Mom and Pop and Bib and Rosemarie,

I received your letters of Aug. 10 and 20 and July 22 today and I was glad to hear from you all.

I didn’t hear anything from Vince yet, but I suppose I will shortly. I am going to write to him as soon as I finish this letter.

I didn’t receive the Times yet, but I guess I will sooner or later.

I get all of the latest news and music from the U.S. over my radio so I know all about the “Bums.”

I am going to town today to try to get a monkey and a couple of parrots. If I can’t get a parrot for you, I will send a monkey.

That’s all folks.

L&K

Tell Rosemarie I miss her a lot. xxx

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