April 10 1945 V-Mail to Mom

Germany April 10

Mom Dearest,
I know how slim my mail going home has been but there isn't much I can do about it. Maybe I can tell you all about the goings on over here later, but I couldn't tell you the whole story of what I'm doing, where I go, etc now for security reasons.

There are a lot of incidents that are interesting though. Some exciting some pathetic and some downright funny. (If you can overlook a few things). I'll tell you all about them as I'm allowed and can think of them. (can't relate any experiences for two weeks and things that old get stale)

One thing I can say now is that I'm in the First Army. That doesn't pin point me on any map but as a general rule I'm safely behind the front lines and don't have to depend on 'me carbine' for protection, so don't worry about Jerry bullets coming near me. No, I'm not 'Rear Echelon' by any means, but I'll be home to you never fear.

Got your two V mails (both pages)March 26th. I can see how very lonely you've been for Dad and believe me I'm trying to get him to leave that work no matter how important it may be. He's done his share.

Give everyone my love. Love & lots 'a kisses,
Lu

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