Category Archives: Letters

Dear Mother, Just got home from a ball game and we won 4 to 1. It was a peach of a game the score was nothing to nothing for fine innings and then in the 6th they got 1 run. … Continue reading →

Mothers Day 1944 Anzio Beachhead Dear Mom The thing farthest from my grasp is closest to my heart It’s in trust with you beyond the Glogal rim, It’s you and home I’ve left behind To My Mother To one who … Continue reading →

Dear Mother, Today is your day to get a letter all for yourself. I hope dad won’t be too jealous, ha ha today being mother’s day makes it a special privilege. I said all my prayers at mass this morning … Continue reading →

Dear Mother & Dad, The weather has taken a change for the better today. It’s really swell out. It has been cool and windy as could be. It hasn’t rained for some time now and the dust is terrible. Well … Continue reading →

Dear Mother & Dad,               Anzio’s new Secret Weapon     Your Son, “Chick”

Dear Mother & Dad, I have just arrived home from Mass so while I have a little time before chow, I thought I had better write home. There is nothing to write about as usual, but we did get to … Continue reading →

Dear Mother & Dad; What do you know Snook was down to visit me. We spent the whole afternoon together. Funny part of it was I had a few jobs I had to do so I put him to work. … Continue reading →

Dear Mother & Dad; I have quite a few letters here before me, so I will answer all of your questions. They are dated March 20, 24, 26, 30, April 1, 3, 5 7, 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17, … Continue reading →

Dear Mother & Dad; Here it is your birthday mom, so I’ll say happy birthday to you. I have thought about you all day and when mail call came I received four letters from you. Did you have a nice … Continue reading →

Dear Mother & Dad; Well today is my birthday. But I didn’t notice any change in myself, just the same old kid. I thought of you both all day and wondered what you were thinking about. I haven’t had time … Continue reading →