February 1, 1945

	England 1 Feb 45 Thursday My Dearest: Haven’t received any mail the last few days – the service isn’t as good back here compared to the front- they really give those guys up front first’s on everything – and rightly so- they don’t get enough for the bell they go thru – I Love You Honey! The German propaganda has really changed lately – they’re crying now about how the Russians are blasting their way thru – but I don’t believe they’ll get any. There’s only 40 miles to Berlin and I doubt if they’ll stop – things sure look bright – I Love You Darling!!
	Should see the Pajamas I have on – they look like a maternity suit – don’t know whether it’s right for the to-be dad to share the same type clothes or not – I Love You My Darling! The other day we had about a foot of snow – tonight the ground is bare & it’s raining out – what a Country!! Have your picture sitting in front of me and I find myself looking at that more than I write!  I Love You Darling!  And O’ Boy that picture! Hope you’re feeling well Honey - Just another month to go – I hope
	I can be home with you by then - Each night I Pray that all will be well - Just writing seems like so little to me – but it’s all I can do!  I Love You My Darling! Goodnight Honey & do take care of yourself – God Bless You! I Love You! Love & Kisses Johnnie

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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

January 27, 1945

	Saturday 27 Jan 45 England Dearest Peggy! It’s quite late and the light will be going out shortly – but will at least say hello and that I Love You Honey Just Loads! Am still roving mad about your picture – It’s really so swell!! Didn’t have any mail today – but I haven’t answered hardly any that I’ve received so it’s no wonder! Have really left my correspondence go – the only one I write is you and then I haven’t done as well as before – Just seem to have time for sweating – darn but I hope things break soon! I Love You My Darling! Am quite worried about you – It’s getting so darn close to your “D” Day!
	Would sure like to be with you during the time – but seeing as how I won’t I’ll Pray that all goes will – and that our baby will be a healthy one! It sure is going to have a Wonderful Mother! I Love You My Darling! Well Darling it’s goodnight again - take care of yourself & get everything you need!  God Belss You Honey! I Love You Loads! Love & Kisses Forever Yours Johnnie

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January 26, 1945

	England 26 Friday My Darling Wife! Happy Birthday Darling!! Have really been lonesome for you all day – that picture really has me – It’s so darn nice – I’m in Love with it! I Love You Darling! Reviewed a lot of mail today- all {Actodin?} stuff – heard from Earl Palmer (Believe it or now – and furthermore I’ve already assumed it! Surprise!) also had letters from Bill & Edna & “Uncle” Barbe! Earl sounded a bit down hearted – but after the time he’s spent out there I don’t blame him! Old Bill is really the guy though – he says he’ll never forget how I looked when I turned & waved
	goodbye to them – he really impressed me, and naturally he had to tell me of all the stuff he has son the last couple of months playing Bingo! I Love You Honey! There still isn’t anything exciting happening around here – same old Routine day after day – but It’s a heck of a lot better than the front – there’s a good warm bed here & they don’t eat C Rations! Am still waiting & hoping & Praying t that I get back home!!  I Love You Darling! Goodnight Honey – take care of yourself & baby!  God Bless You! I Love You! Loads of Love & Kisses Johnnie

January 25, 1945

	England 25 Jan 1945 Thursday My Darling Sweetheart! Received your Birthday Card and picture – the picture is certainly beautiful Honey – It has me lonesomer than ever – Thanks ever so much – I’ve waited a long time – but the picture was certainly worth the wait!! I Love You Peg Darling!! Haven’t did anything all day – but still it seems like I haven’t any time to do anything – guess I’m nuts! This Hospital life has certainly spoiled me – just feel like eating & sleeping - but it won’t be long till I’ll have to get on the ball & wake up! Happy Birthday Darling! I hope the little gift I sent reached
	you in time – guess we’re both getting pretty old eh? I Love You My Darling Wife! It’s really cold here – probably around zero – but it seems like it’s 60 below to me – It’s such a damp cold that it penetrates right thru! Hope the Baby isn’t kicking to much – the way you’re letters sound we’re probably going to have a son – course a firl couldn’t kick that much! Guess it really taking after the old man from the start! I Love You & Miss you awfully! Still there isn’t any news about getting back – I’m getting a bit impatient & worried about
	the deal! Pray Hard Honey that all goes well! I Love You & Want to be with you So Darn Much! Should write Chess a letter – he was one of few that came thru in pretty good shape – he sure is a fine guy! Well Darling take care of yourself & don’t do any work! God Bless You! I Love You Loads! Love & Kisses Yours Forever Johnnie

 

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January 24, 1945

	England 24 an 45 Wednesday My Darling Peg: Will get on the ball again and write each day – because I know how I Look forward each day to your letters- and I don’t want to disappoint you - guess you know why I slacked off before – the deal is still on but gosh only knows when! I Love You Honey! Am getting anxious to get March over with – you’d almost think I was having the baby! But Honey I can’t help but wonder and worry about you – If I can only get home shortly – It would help you a great deal I’m sure – and to me it would just be a Miracle! Just imagine Honey you’re the
	only one of our Lebanon friends that has an ole man left – it leaves me with an awful funny feeling when I think about it! We’ll have to see Ruth as soon as we can when this blasted war is over! Am feeling fine – only hope you’re feeling O.K. Honey! Darling there’s nothing gooing on around here – so goodnight & God Bless You Honey! I Love You! Love & Kisses Johnnie

 

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January 23, 1945

	England 23 Jan 45 Tuesday My Darling Peggy! Still here Honey – I’m beginning to wonder if all plans are made to be changed – gee Hon I sure hope these go astray! Have always tried to keep it as far back in my head as I can - but just can’t help thinking how wonderful it will be if I get home in time for the baby’s arrival and getting home to you – I’m really Praying! I Love you my Honey!! Yes Honey there are female Nurses around here – they really deserve a lot more than they get - because this war is still a Man’s business – and they are really in there pitching! I Love You!
	My mail is still coming in – can’t even attempt to answer them – there’s jsut o many – I Love You Peg! Hope you’re feeling well – am thinking of you always – but there’s conthing I can do but hope and Pray that all comes out well! Well Darling keep your fingers crossed – God Bless You! I Love You With all my Heart! Love & Kisses Johnnie

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