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”
Category Archives: Letter
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”
Saturday, February 26, 1944
Dearest Gee. Well, honey. I received a flock more mail today. Got that de lovely Valentine (yes, it was a little late!). How many of those did you send me? I distinctly remember of getting a card before this from you. Also got two v-mails fro you dated Feb. 3, and 9. Then I gotContinue reading “Saturday, February 26, 1944”
Thursday, February 24, 1944
Dearest Gee. Just saw a batch of mail go by with our mail orderly under it so we should get some letters today. Haven’t heard from Chick now for some time. He should be coming thru with one. I already owe Erv about four. Someday maybe I’ll catch up. How is the romance between BernadineContinue reading “Thursday, February 24, 1944”
Tuesday, February 22, 1944
Dearest Gee. Well, honey, I received your swell box of candy and funny books the other day. They sure we’re appreciated. I think the candy is the best of all with the funny books ranking a close second. Also got three nice cards. Yours, Joannie’s, and one from Jenny and Joe. Today I got threeContinue reading “Tuesday, February 22, 1944”
Sunday, February 20, 1944
Somewhere on the Anzio Beachhead Dearest Gee. Got that swell little Valentine from you. Sorry I couldn’t send you one. Also got Joannie’s nice card. Be sure and thank her and give her my regards. Got one from Jennie and Joe [Chick] too. Tell her thanks for me. As you can see my the headingContinue reading “Sunday, February 20, 1944”