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March 8, 1945 – 2840 – CF Vmail

Mar. 8, 1945          2840          CF          Widderdorf, Germany Clifford tells the Folks in a V-Mail it’s another cloudy day in Germany; got 3 letters today – one from Winfred dated Feb 20 – Winfred had just returned from Hawaii and talked about his next trip and liking the job better than bombing; says the people there seem friendly but he wouldn’t turn his back on them; would give anything to stand under a hot shower – ambitions have changed; and asks about his bonds.

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February 27, 1945 – 2830 – WF

Feb. 27, 1945          2830          WF          Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred tells the Folks he didn’t take off yesterday so goes on ‘alert’ again tomorrow; dreads the long hops which tire him more than they use too; rumors are they’ll be based at Hickman’s in Hawaii – if so, he may try for O.C.S. but is getting paid more now than he would be as an officer; read the article about himself in the County News clipping they had sent – had several typos, no such thing as a C-45; wonders how Cliff is making out now; and closes to write other letters.

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February 24, 1945 (2) – 2820 – WM

EDITOR’S NOTE: February 24, 1945, Winfred sent two letters home; one to the Folks and one to Margaret. Feb. 24, 1945 (2)         2820          WM          Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred asks Margaret what’s new in St. Louis (sew any buttons on her bosses shirt?); all is well though recovering from a pass; will go on ‘alert’ again tomorrow to go all the way down to the Islands; saw a good show – ‘The Suspect’ set in England; is anxious to hear from Cliff – does he ever write her?; has been assigned a crew – hasn’t met them yet, pilot is a captain (hopes he has some combat experience); war news looks good – hopes for peace in ’45; brings the letter to a close.

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February 24, 1945 (1) – 2810 – WF

EDITOR’S NOTE: February 24, 1945, Winfred sent two letters home; one to the Folks and one to Margaret. Feb. 24, 1945 (1)         2810          WF          Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA Winfred writes the Folks a few lines today – goes on ‘alert’ again tomorrow – may not have another chance to write; is okay; his pilot is a captain but has yet to meet the crew; mail is scarce; got paid $19 per diem plus overseas pay; bought a good Ronson lighter; may send some more money home when he gets paid; asks about Cliff – only heard from him twice since he left the States; is glad they sent the film to Capt. Pflug; closes now to write a few more letters.

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February 23, 1945 – 2800 – CF

Feb. 23, 1945          2800          CF          Heistern, Germany In a V-mail, Clifford drops a few lines to the Folks letting them know he is okay; got 3 letters from them yesterday & Margaret has been having sick spells; don’t worry – gets plenty to eat; tells all ‘hello’ & Patsy to be careful with her new bike + got her letter. CLIFFORD’S TRAVELS: February 23 – 24, 1945 After the floodwaters receded, in the early morning of February 23rd, the Allied artillery massed on the west side of the Roer, (including the 768th, whose position was opposite the city of Duren) and cut loose with a terrific barrage.  That day and night, American infantry and armor (VII Corps +) crossed the Roer, took Duren, and began to fan out across the level plain of Cologne. On the evening of the 24th, the 768th moved out of Heistern and up to the village of Rolsdorf, still on the west bank of the Roer, about 2 miles from Duren. As they moved, German aircraft strafed the column’s tail, but no injuries were reported.

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