The Wartime Letters of John Brey, Jr.: January 12, 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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	Still In England – Friday 12 January 45 My Darling Wife: Received my first letter direct to here – I sure seemed wonderful—I Love You So Darn much Honey! I’ll start writing every day from now on—guess you know why I’ve been just jotting a line here & there – each day I’ve been looking forward to a trip – but the time is passing quickly & I’m still here – It isn’t hard to get over here – but getting back is a problem! Keep Praying hard Honey and all will come out in our favor! I Love you Darling!! Was really sorry to hear
	that Ruth Olson had Scarlet-Fever - It must have been pretty rough on Her – wish I could have let you know sooner about Ole – but just couldn’t! I Love you Darling! Well Darling will close & send a short note home—God Bless You! I Love you with all my Heart! Love & Kisses Johnnie P.S. The name of John Edward is swell - sure hope it’s a boy! Take care of yourself Peg Honey! Often think of that Joke about what they do with babies in Mexico when they are born! I Love You Johnnie

Transcribed by Ken Brey

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January 12, 1945

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