Category Archives: 1944

Monday, March 20, 1944

Dearest Gee. Hit the jackpot again today on the mail. Got two v-mails from you and a air mail and a package of funnies. Also got two long letters from Mom. Then I got a v-mail from Era. I managed to write Erv a letter last night. He was beginning to wonder why I hadn’tContinue reading “Monday, March 20, 1944”

Sunday, March 19, 1944

[Continued from the letter begun on March 16, 1944] Well, well, time certainly does fly, doesn’t it? Haven’t had any more mail since the other page but I should be getting a batch soon. I did get a letter from Chick and one from Erv. Chick says he’s doing okay. I was glad to hearContinue reading “Sunday, March 19, 1944”

Thursday, March 16, 1944

Dearest Gee. Well, I got five more packages of funnies and funny books from you today. Also a nice lil’ ol’ v-mail. Then I got a letter from Harry [Croft] that I about died laughing at. They remind me of the Bumstead family in the funnies. He sure has his troubles but it looks likeContinue reading “Thursday, March 16, 1944”

Wednesday, March 15, 1944

Somewhere on the Anzio-Nettuno Beach Head Dearest Gee. I thought yesterday was the fifteenth so I dated all my letters that way. They should have been dated the fourteenth. Oh well, what’s another day. What do you think of the stationary? We all got a box from the Red Cross yesterday. It had some candy,Continue reading “Wednesday, March 15, 1944”

Friday, March 10, 1944

Dearest Gee. Just got another seven letters tonight. Got letters ranging from Free. 18 to the 24th. All v-mail. I can well understand the slump in your mail. The main reason is because I haven’t been writing them. I’ll writing every chance I get. Don’t be too harsh with the government on this mail situation.Continue reading “Friday, March 10, 1944”

Wednesday, March 8, 1944

Dearest Gee. Sure did receive a gob of mail yesterday. In fact, I’ve got so much mail I’ve lost track. Got those two wunnerful Christmas boxes from “Mrs. Miller” and “Orpha Hempell”. Sure do thank you for everything. The sweater will come in pretty handy. Got a big box of candy bars from Mom theContinue reading “Wednesday, March 8, 1944”

Monday, March 6, 1944

On the Anzio Beach Head Dearest Gee. No, I haven’t forgotten you. Not by a damn sight. Sure have been getting the mail lately. So many I won’t waste space by telling all the dates. Got another bundle of newspapers from you too, thanks. Also got a nice card from Coe and two v-mails fromContinue reading “Monday, March 6, 1944”

Tuesday, February 29, 1944

Dearest Gee. Just went over today and had a grand shower. It was one of those portable units and really hit the spot. I now feel like a million bucks. Also got my hair cut and a shave. Garcia cuts my hair now. Douglass has quit the barbering business. Garcia is quite a character. WeContinue reading “Tuesday, February 29, 1944”

Sunday, February 27, 1944

Dearest Gee. Haven’t got a whole lot to write about today. Think I answered all your questions yesterday. We haven’t had a mail call as yet today.We shouldn’t have to pay income tax this year, kid. I know everyone who is overseas is excused from it and from what they tell me a soldier’s incomeContinue reading “Sunday, February 27, 1944”