January 30, 1945

	England 30 Jan 45 Tuesday My Darling Peggy! Am really sleepy and can’t figure out why – I haven’t done anything – guess I must be tired from doing nothing! A great life! All I do is think of you all the time - wish I knew just what was going on. I seems funny that I haven’t any idea as to how you feed & just what’s happening – I do know that I Love You My Darling! It has snowed quite a bit the last few days – this morning it was raininv and this afternoon the sun’s out – such weather – It’s as unpredictable as the Army. There’s nothing like the good Ole U.S.A.!!
	The Russians are sure raising a lot of hell these days – every mile they get saves that many ore Americans - sure hope they keep rolling – wouldn’t doubt but what our side will be ablaze one of these days – things are really getting to the point for the Jerries! Have been wondering whether Joe has got home as jet – they’re rotating those guys pretty fast – and with all the Service and Campaigns he has in over here – I know of some guys out of our outfit that have gone home already – hope htat soon everyone takes off for home!  I Love You Darling! Wad glad to hear that Eddie
	joined the Merchant Marines – he’s the only smart one in the family – if I had to do it over it would be the Merchant Marines 10-, –better pay- better work & more opportunities! I Love You! Hope you’re feeling well Darling – It’s 8 down & one to go - everything will be O.K. Honey – I Love You! So Long for today – God Bless You I Love You My Dear Love & Kisses Your Johnnie