January 3rd 1945 V-Mail to Mom

Belgium Jan 3, 1945
Dearest Mom,
Just a note to tell you I'm OK and doing all right. I don't remember whether I told you before-but your package came through with the fruitcake (delicious) Salami, Peanut brittle, deviled meat, tuna, soap, socks & toothpaste. It was very much appreciated. Speaking of packages, I got one from Aunt Dee & Uncle Norman Shirtliff containing candy, nuts, and an unmarked can which is packed where I haven't been able to get it for quite some time now, but I think it's a canned fruit cake. Anyhow, I lost their address in the hustle & bustle of things over here-I think it's just plain Overton Nevada, but I'm not sure, so will you write and thank them for me?

The cold isn't bothering me much these days except for my feet-they about freeze off every day in spite of the warm wool socks you sent. I've got just a slight touch of trench foot but I'm not going to let it get any worse. if the numbness in my toes doesn't leave by tomorrow I'm going on sick call-urgent work or no- Don't worry, it's not serious by a long shot.

I hope the mail comes in soon. I've missed letters from home as much as the good old warm sunshine.
All my love-Lu

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Nov 26th 1945 To Leona from Wes Hill

Nov 26, 1945 Luzon Dear Leona: Well here I am still but not for long. No kidding a dream. A long worn out Dream is coming nearer to reality. I will be home some time in January. Unless orders change. But up to now we sail or get on a boat on the 10th of December. I'm about going Nuts for that is only 15 Days away. All the 70 bomber have gone to Manila last week & we are the first to go as a Unit. with 60 to 69 pointers exclusive. So you know what that means from now on there is no use in writing for the Post Office readdresses to my home address. so here I am. and not a darn thing to write about. Our old Outfit Broke up and so I'm in the 736th AAA Gun Bn. which is second on the list. for shipment. 43,000 men are going to shipped from the AAA this December on 147 Troop Transports. So I'll see you after I walk out of the Gates of Fort Douglas or should I call you up for Instruction on how to get around Salt Lake. Well that's too far ahead to think clear...

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