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”
Category Archives: Mediterranean Theater
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”
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”
Thursday, February 17, 1944
Italy Dearest Gee. Have had a busy day today but it’s kinda slowed down now, so here goes for a letter. I got so many letters and cards two days ago that I lost track of the number. Got a flock of them from you, kid. All us depend on that. Also got a sectionalContinue reading “Thursday, February 17, 1944”
Tuesday, February 15, 1944
Dearest Gee. Just showed Close your pictures. It is pretty well settled that the best picture of you is the one where you are sitting on the floor by the presents. From all that array of gifts spread out there, it looks like you did first rate. Sure enjoyed my candy and am still enjoyingContinue reading “Tuesday, February 15, 1944”
Monday, February 14, 1944 (Valentine’s Day)
Italy Dearest Gee. Well, I sure have hit the jack-pot the last few days. Got your two air-mails of Jan. 4th and Jan. 27. Also your four v-mails of the 12, 13, 14, and 15th. Then I got a letter from Erwin Hansons with their picture in it; one from Mae, one from Florence Nesler,Continue reading “Monday, February 14, 1944 (Valentine’s Day)”
Friday, February 11, 1944
(or possibly a second letter on February 10, 1944) Dearest Gee. Got your v-mail of January 17 yesterday. Also got a v-mail of Jan. 18 from Mildred C. And one from Sis of Jan. 21. The mail seems to be coming in pretty good now. Just hope it continues. That’s a good idea about keepingContinue reading “Friday, February 11, 1944”
Letters From Snook 