Author Archives: John
Nothing to do Here
September 30 and October 4, 1945. Stanley writes two more letters to Dad from Abilene where he is experiencing “a sudden change in the weather”. He relates that “It sure was cold last night,” and that “the gas stoves are going in the barracks full steam ahead…” There does not seem to be much for … Continue reading
We Had a Hearty Laugh
September 22 and 27, 1945. Stanley writes two letters to Dad from Abilene where he is “feeling the best he can in the heat, deep in the heart of Texas.” It seems that he is spending his time either working in the orderly room where most of the time “it is kind of quiet” or … Continue reading
47 is a Lot Better Than 29
September 20 and 26, 1945. Dad writes two relatively short letters home from Guam where he is stationed at Northwest Field with the 331st Bomb Group. With the war being over in the Pacific, it is no wonder that his thoughts have turned to the possibility of discharge. Additionally, he clarifies a few things that he … Continue reading
Days, Weeks, or Even Months
September 12 and 16, 1945.Stanley writes two letters to Dad from Abilene. He notes receiving one of dad’s letters, “which was not censored” and observes that, “It will be three years in the Army for me the last day of the month and three years since the last we saw each other.” Commenting on Dad’s … Continue reading
I’ll Have to Pray for Patience
August 27, 1945. Dad writes a short letter home from Guam where he is stationed with the 331st Bomb Group. Apparently August is the rainy season at Northwest Field, as Dad details, “This morning the ‘Mississippi’ came along both sides of our barracks and underneath them due to a rain shower during the night. Our … Continue reading
Plenty of Fresh Milk
August 20 and 25, 1945. Stanley writes two letters to Dad from “the heart of Texas,” Abilene. He writes that they left Sioux Falls on the 16th and arrived in Abilene on the 18th, traveling the entire way in air-conditioned Pullman cars. They had a dinner stop in Kansas City for “a meal…at Fred Harvey’s restaurant,” … Continue reading
Sent Far and Wide
August 14, 1945. Stanley writes a letter to Dad from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. At this point it is unknown if Stanley is still with the 401st Bomb Group as in previous letters he alluded to the 401st being broken up, for the most part. He is sure that he “will not stay on this … Continue reading
How I Miss it All Now
August 8 and 11, 1945. Stanley writes two letters to Dad from Sioux Falls, South Dakota upon the end of his 30 days R&R home in Albany and his return to service. He details, “I got back to Ft. Dix Fri 3, Aug 45 about 4 P.M. Sure had a good time at home and … Continue reading
Regarding That New Bomb
August 5 and 11, 1945. Dad writes two letters home to Albany from Guam. It seems that mail from home is making its way to him quickly, as he notes having received a letter which his brother wrote to him from home dated July 27. He comments that since Stanley sent him a nail file … Continue reading