Maxwell's Letters Home

Aug. 28, 1944          2390          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred asks Margaret how the world is treating her; apologizes for not writing more but just hasn’t been in the mood, and has nothing to write about; will be starting home in a week and is READY!; asks about St. Louis and if she is still taking swimming lessons; heard from Cliff yesterday = he was about as usual with Gal troubles; must close and write more letters. EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last letter sent home by either of the boys until November. (or, at least the last one we have.) Winfred makes it back to the States in September. He transfers to the A. T. C. (Air Transport Command) and begins advanced schooling in Florida to become a radio operator/navigator. Clifford will finally get sent overseas. His war is just beginning. The Letters home will resume then. Real time updates will continue to be posted on the ‘1944 Maxwell’s Letters Home’ homepage at maxwellslettershome.com

Aug. 20, 1944 (2)         2370          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred apologizes and scribbles a few lines to Margaret before going on duty; is a little happier now – knows he’s suppose to start home for the States in September; if lucky hopes to see her soon; nothing unusual there;  enjoying a beautiful summer and still gaining weight; and closes.

Aug. 10, 1944          2350          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred received a letter from Margaret today so writes her; comments on the Dickey’s vacation and a clipping he had sent; glad she is still swimming; and closes hoping he will be home soon.

Aug. 7, 1944          2330          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred writes Margaret again. He says he keeps getting worse about his writing but there is nothing to write about; is feeling fine but is anxious to get home; nothing definite about how much longer it will be; mail is scarce; doesn’t know what he will do when he gets home but he’ll have a good time no matter what; asks if she hears from Cliff very often; and closes to write other.

Jul. 28, 1944          2320          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred writes Margaret again. He is getting more fed up with the same routine – he wants to get home; heard from Cliff today who is having trouble with mosquitoes, ants, etc. doing outdoor training; heard from Bea and asks if she gets by there; asks about the man situation in St. Louis for her (he would like to there a few days); asks if Joyce is all busy at work – tell her ‘Hello’; encourages her to keep writing and sending the clippings; looks like an All St. Louis World Series might be coming; and signs off for some sack time which he has become an artist at getting.

EDITOR’s NOTE: Today, July 27, 1944, is Winfred’s 23rd birthday. Jul. 27, 1944          2310          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred writes Margaret that he is exactly 23 years old today – time flies; hopes to be home before another year rolls by – doesn’t want to be too old when he returns; everything is as usual but a little tougher because of his wisdom tooth and laryngitis; saw a good show “Lady in the Dark” starring Ginger Rogers; Has heard from Bob Dickey in France; and is getting impatient to get home.

Jul. 24, 1944(2)          2300          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred answers Margaret’s long letter; is glad she was able to visit home and had quite a chat with Cliff – wonders how he is and if he has changed much since he last saw him 2 years ago; guesses she’s back at work; is getting along swell; is anxious to get home but will be there for some time; and heard from Bob Dickey in France and is blue.