The Wartime Letters of John Brey, Jr.: February 17, 1945

JOHN BREY JR.

This is a posthumously published blog of letters written by SSG John Brey Jr. to his wife Peg between March 1943 and July 1945, covering training in USA, Deployment to England, France, front line service up to being wounded at the battle for Metz on Nov 13, 1944, and 7 months recuperation in England, and Topika Kansas. His wife delivered his first son, Jack in March 1945 while John was in route back to the US from England. After convalescent leave in May 1945, John remained away from his new family in an Army Hospital in Kansas until his discharge at the end of July.

This blog is maintained by Ken Brey with thanks to Jack Brey who did the scanning and organization, Dot Fulks who holds the original letters and Ed Brey who helped with the technical aspects of creating the blog.

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	England 17 Feb 45 Saturday My Darling Peg! Can’t quite understand why the mail is so darn slow in coming - I know you sent a letter everyday but they just aren’t getting here – I hope the Postman is treating yuo a little better! I Love You Peg Hon! AM going to a Boxing Match tonight – Billy Conn is around visiting the guys – don’t think he’s going to fight – but there’ll be a bunch of other fights that should be interesting to watch – reminds me of when I was a “Prig”!
	There isn’t any news yet about getting home – but I have hopes it won’t be long! It’s hard too be patient – but it’s pretty nice to be thinking that there’s even hope of getting home! I Love You Hon! Hope you’re feeling fine -- Am Praying that all will go sell for you! Doodnight Darling! God Bless You Honey! I Love You Honey! Love & Kisses Johnnie

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