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June 29, 1944 Co. A, 8 Bn., 2nd Regt.Fort George Meade, MarylandU.S. Army Dear Ma, Pa, Effie, and Caroline, I arrived safely in camp today and had a little time before my time was up at noon. All we did today was have a physical examination and get straightened around […]
April 30, 1944 Co. B 27th Bn. 5th Regt., I.R.T.CFort McClellan, AlabamaU.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, Well here it is Sunday afternoon, and with some time on my hands, I’ve decided to write you folks, some letters. Yesterday, we were inspected by the General. Our Company was rated superior, […]
FEELING HOPELESS (6) “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. (7) And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV) When a […]
Wednesday, March 08, 1944 Co. B 27th Bn. 5th Regt., I.R.T.C. Fort McClellan, Alabama U.S. Army Dear Ma and Pa, Well, here I am again. I just finished cleaning my rifle and taking a hot shower. Boy, was it tiresome working the targets this morning and afternoon, with just enough […]
“Follow God’s example, therefore, as dearly loved children (2) and walk in the way of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and a sacrifice to God.” – Ephesians 5:1-2 (NIV) I am sitting at my dining room table with a […]
By Laurie Davis EUP News Contributing Writer I am appalled. I am sitting here wondering what has happened to our world, more specifically, the United States, as a whole. I feel like things are so out of control and human decency has gone amok. Where did things go wrong? […]
Co B 27th Bn 5th Regt, I.R.T.C. Fort McClellan, AL U.S. Army February 02, 1944 Dear Folks, Well, today was a big day for me. I got the two boxes that you sent me. Last night I got your money order, and I got 3 fillings in my teeth, plus […]
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Letters from the PastNo. 5 Wenatchee, WashingtonNovember 8, 1919 Dear Helen and Arthur, I am terribly slow in answering your (picture) Ha Ha! We are so proud of the picture and think it is so good for both of you, but you will forgive us for being so slow to […]
Letters from the Past No. 4 Norfolk, VANovember 28, 1918 My Darling Helen, Today is Thanksgiving Day, and it is a very disagreeable day. It is raining, so it makes it rather dreary. I just had chow, but I did not have as near as good chow, as I had […]