December 27, 1944

December 16, 1944

December 13, 1944

December 11, 1944

December 7, 1944

	I Love You         England Thurs         7 Dec 44 Hello Darling: December 7th - 3 years since war - and 4 years for us - a lot to think about - and there surely was a lot that has taken place in those 4 years - surprises, happiness, disappointment and most everything that could happen!  This past two months for me were something that I would like to sensor from my memories - and I suppose you've had some anxious moments to0 - such a life!  But gee, Honey do I ever Love you & miss you!     Enclosed is a clipping from the Stars and Stripes!  Really have been doing some good for a 4F outfit! Let's see - Metz hadn't been
	taken for 1500 years - and we did it. I never did get in the city myself - cause I had argument with a Jerry mortar 3 miles out on the assault of one of the big forts surrounding it - and it was the 3rd fort to fall - it was camouflaged to represent a farm - haystacks were pillboxes and innocent looking shacks turned out to be concrete emplacements - the big guns would come to the surface by elevator & fire & then disappear - all their supply routs were underground. It was interesting but rough - and the Moselle River was cold
	but it's with a blaze of glory that the guys went thru Metz and on to Saarlautern -     Am fine Darling - even crawl around a little on crutches now - surely hope you're feeling fine Honey!     Say hello to all for me Hon! God Bless you & Do take care of yourself!         I Love you Hon!          Love & Kisses           Johnnie

November 29, 1944

November 13, 1944

	I Love You Hon!!         On The Snow         Capped Western         Front Mon: 13 Nov 44 My Beloved Wife!     Although I can hardly write from the cold, I'll try - and hope that you'll be able to read the scratching- it snowed yesterday aft. and most of last night - and this morning the round is covered with a white blanket - so I'm dreaming of a white Xmas - brrrrrr!!  I love you Hon!     Enclosed is a Money order of 25 bucks - do with it what you want - it will will probably come in handy for Xmas gifts etc. - at any rate I can't use it here so home it goes!  I love you!     Have a little news for you that may help you sort of follow my
	moves- I'm in Lt. Gen. George Patton's 3rd army - of late it has been making headlines in most of the news papers - follow it - and keep a scrap book of newspaper clippings - It'll prove interesting later on - to me right now it's a little too interesting - but such is life in the Army!     Well Darling take care of yourself - am always thinking of you - God Bless you!         I Love you Darling           Love & Kisses             Your               Hubby              Johnnie

November 10, 1944 *Partial*

October 31, 1944

October 28, 1944

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October 19, 1944

October 16, 1944

October 14, 1944

	Somewhere in France Saturday 14 Oct 44 My Darling: Long time no hear – hey? To be exact I wrote my last letter to you a week ago today! Wish I’d be able to warn you whenever there’s going to be such a lull – but it’s Military Security - and truthfully this last one caught me unaware.  I’m feeling fine – and still roaring – but Pray Honey that the final whistle will still find me going strong. Everything Joe has ever said in his letters to us has proved correct – In fact to darn correct! I Love You Honey Darling! Have had a little trip – one that was a history-book full
	of knowledge.  Have seen the French people in every walk of life – City - Farms & Villages.  One of the oddest things that seems so medieval is there toilets – they practically crap on the floors – of course something like that would have to interest me!! Became familiar with the 40+8 – 40 men or 8 horses – there RR’s – It’s the nuts! We are certainly lucky to be Americans. I’m serious Hon. We are power & everywhere you go & no matter what you do it’s the U.S.A. that stands out like a sore thumb.  I Love You! The Last I heard about Football was the Packers ahead of the Cards 21-0 at the half. – but haven’t found out the rest – Honey send me the scores
	as the paper delivery is very inconsistent! I Love You Honey! Now Honey don’t go worrying your pretty little head about me – I’ll take care of as much of the war as I can and you do a good job on the baby. It’s a heck of a thing to have to worry about two things at once – I know! But it’ll end soon (I hope) – hardly think Hitler can keep withstanding the pressure- So Darling will sign off – a little soon I know – but I want to write Ma a letter before darkness settles in. Goodnight & God Bless You! I Love You Hon! Love & Kisses Johnnie Friday the 13th of the year of 44 – month of Oct will never be forgotten by me! I Love You!

 

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October 6, 1944

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October 2, 1944 *Partial*

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