EDITOR’S NOTE: For more information on the Battle of the Ruhr Pocket, clink on the link below to read an excellent article written for the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, LA by Robert Citino, PhD. titled “Death in the West: The Battle of the Ruhr Pocket”. Published April 16, 2020. https://www.nationalww2museum.org/war/articles/ruhr-pocket-offensive.
April 1-8, 1945 – 3005 – CTS Read More »
Mar. 30, 1945 3000 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred tells the Folks the war situation looks better every day; they announced at Hickman the other day that the war in Europe was over – everyone went wild – wishes it was so; still on ‘alert’ to leave on a short trip to Hickman (Hawaii) – no money in it – would rather go further; heard from Cliff yesterday who is pretty busy (letter not dated); thinks Cliff seems more concerned about home and family than he used to be -maybe grown up since going overseas; hopes Patsy is over the mumps, thanks for the nice Easter card – birthdays and holidays sneak up on him – such is life in the Allergic To Combat; must close/all out of gab.
March 30, 1945 – 3000 – WF Read More »
Mar. 29, 1945 2990 WM Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred tells Margaret he was glad to hear from her again – he may leave at any time; things are looking good in Germany – ‘little man’ will be on the windup – ETO interests him more than the PTO ( Frankfurt was one of the roughest targets is now ours; this A.T.C. is a rut and he hates it – getting old – would like to stay in one place – will only come when the war is over! ; thinks about the clothes he will buy in a year; guesses he will be really busy once Germany is whipped flying personnel and equipment from Europe to the Pacific; guesses the more land we gain in the Pacific the farther he will have to fly each time; asks what she doesn’t for excitement; must close now and thanks her for the “Sad Sack’ cartoons.
March 29, 1945 – 2990 – WM Read More »
Mar. 26, 1945 2980 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred tells the Folks he is in the orderly room pulling C.Q. over night – the First Sargeant knows him by name; hasn’t heard from anyone in a couple of days – everyone must think he is gone on a trip; goes on ‘alert’ the 29th; is a ‘hot rock’ sitting behind a desk answering the phone; Japan will be invaded soon & Germany almost finished – what will we do without a war? – go home?; could have gone to town tonight, but – ; too busy here so must close.
March 26, 1945 – 2980 – WF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: Three letters were sent home on Mar. 25, 1945 – One each by Clifford and Winfred to the Folks, and one by Winfred to the Margaret. Mar. 25, 1945 (3) 2970 WM Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred tells Margaret he will be there a couple more days; it’s a nice rainy morning – rainy season in California; figured out the money he’s made is not bad – but you earn it – takes a week to recover from each trip – such a life in the Army of Trembling Civilians; feels ashamed when he thinks of Clifford and the poor guys in the walking army -doesn’t have anything to gripe about; will be sent overseas in a few months; doesn’t like the idea of being in the pacific for long – life is miserable there; closes now to take in a movie; “Sad Sack” is a typical G.I.
March 25, 1945 (3) – 2970 – WM Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: Three letters were sent home on Mar. 25, 1945 – One each by Clifford and Winfred to the Folks, and one by Winfred to the Margaret. Mar. 25, 1945 (2) 2960 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred tells the Folks will be there a few more days; it’s raining there again; is out of anything to do – wishes for summertime; guesses they are glad to have Uncle Herman back – he’s tired of the big city; bets Patsy is a pretty sight with her big jaws from the mumps – typical Maxwell; guesses they are concerned about Cliff since crossing the Rhine; guesses the post office is still busy; close with a P.S. – will write again tomorrow.
March 25, 1945 (2) – 2960 – WF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: Three letters were sent home on Mar. 25, 1945 – One each by Clifford and Winfred to the Folks, and one by Winfred to the Margaret. Mar. 25, 1945 (1) 2950 CF Rhine River near Gernsheim, Germany Clifford sends a V-Mail to the Folks; knows it’s been a while since he last wrote – been busy giving the Germans the devil as papers say; got his first letter in two weeks last night – isn’t so bad as long as one hears from home; been nice weather; asks Mom to write often, glad Margaret is getting better, will answer Patsy’s letters too.
March 25, 1945 (1) – 2950 – CF Vmail Read More »
Mar. 24, 1945 2940 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred writes the Folks he is on ‘alert’ today – only a short trip to Hickman; feels fine + a little happy – giving furloughs again – may be home in May; gets paid today/will send some home; must close and get ready to go – waiting around is tiresome.
March 24, 1945 – 2940 – Wf Read More »
Mar. 22, 1945 2930 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred asks the Folks about the Irondale Front; all is well except for the cold rain – too use to tropical islands; heard from Margaret who is weary; wishes for the good old days of the depression when all were home and happy; heard that Uncle Herman is going to Irondale; has a few days before the next ‘hop’; flew 17,000 miles his last trip; asks if Rolla Bradley was in on Iwo Jima ( he’s in the 4th division with Bob Merrill; closes but will write again tomorrow.
March 22, 1945 – 2930 – WF Read More »