Winfred to Folks

 Mar. 24, 1944          1760          WF          Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred tells the Folks Margaret sent some news clippings – one talks about Johnny Reagan in a Basketball Tourney in MO.; also heard from Clifford’s girlfriend Mary Lou – she’s nice and sent some candy; is still getting along fine; and closes.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written home by Winfred on March 21, 1944; one to the Folks and the other to his sister Margaret. Mar. 21, 1944 (1)          1720          WF          Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred answers the V-mail from the Folks and Margaret; is glad they got the photo enlargements and are sending them right away; is as usual – anxious to get back to the States; Cliff seems more himself – wanting to be transferred; all his crew is still together; and must stop to write Margaret.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written home by Winfred on March 19, 1944; one to the Folks and the other to his sister Margaret. Mar. 19, 1944 (1)          1690          WF          Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred writes the Folks; tells them he is well; apologizes again for not writing; glad they’re sending the enlargements; would like to be there a few days; knows the censor; is now entitled to the air-medal; thanks them for the cigarettes and candy he doesn’t have yet; not heard from anybody for a few days; and closes.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written home on March 17, 1944; one from Winfred and one from Clifford to the Folks. Mar. 17, 1944 (1)          1660          WF          Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred apologizes to the Folks for not writing – just back from a 48-hour pass to London; saw a lot, big city, like back in the States; gladly receiving mail from home and family; must close to answer more letters.

EDITOR’S NOTE: On March 12, 1944, Winfred writes two messages home; a V-mail to his Folks and a letter to his sister Margaret. Mar. 12, 1944 (1)          V-mail          1630          WF          Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred sends a V-mail home to see how fast it gets there (air mail is faster to him); still O.K., will try to write more but is kept busy; has a pass coming and hopes to see more of England; heard from Margaret and Cliff who is still disgusted with everything.

Mar. 8, 1944          1610          WF          Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred scribbles a few more lines to the Folks; everything is as usual. He received a letter from Mrs. Brennecke about her daughter’s broken heart (Lois – Winfred’s ex-girlfriend); it didn’t sway him and somehow seems unimportant these days; is enclosing a money order to be added to his account; asks about things at home; still cold there – would like to see the sun; and closes.

Mar. 7, 1944          1600          WF          Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred writes to the folks he has slipped again in his writing for the same reasons; hearing from them and Margaret regularly – been getting his ‘Journals’, is fine as usual -taking it easy (hot shower and dinner); now catching up on correspondence; not as cold – never seen a hot day there; has more money than he needs – will send some home to add to his bank account; asks about Cliff who doesn’t write much; and closes.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written by Winfred on Mar. 1, 1944; one to the Folks, and one to his sister Margaret. Mar. 1, 1944 (1)               1540      WF         Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred tells the Folks he has been on a 48-hour pass and been plenty busy; enjoyed being away from camp and time to relax; hearing from home regularly lately; talks about the size of packages they can send; Margaret writes often; and had a nice visit to Cambridge where he attended the Wesley Methodist church.

EDITOR’S NOTE: In addition to the journal entry made on Feb. 25, 1944, Winfred wrote a letter home to the Folks. No mention was made of the bombing mission he was on that morning. Clifford also sent home a letter. Feb. 25, 1944 (1)              1510      WF         Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred writes the Folks. He says everything is still O.K. – feeling fine – his cold doesn’t stop him; just finished dinner and has 12 letters to write; hears from Cliff often and thinks he is O.K. not wanting to move; was chopping a little wood this morning because they are out of coke (fuel) for the heating stove; asks about Irondale and if any of the ‘boys’ have been home; is anxious about the picture; has a pass coming and will get to see England; there’s always a big argument going on in the barracks; and hopes all are well.

EDITOR’S NOTE: Three letters were written on Feb. 21, 1944. Winfred wrote one letter to his Folks and one letter to his sister Margaret; Clifford also wrote a letter home to the Folks. Feb. 21, 1944 (1)                             1450      WF         Station #144 – Old Buckenham, UK via New York City, N.Y. Winfred write to the Folks the day after his third mission. Apologizes for not writing but has been very busy; is getting along well and feeling fine; heard from Cliff who got K.P. for chewing gum; gets a kick out of Cliffs letters; says Cliff is lucky to be where he is; missed the fuel truck so no fire; got an axe and some wood from a secret place; big poker game tonight and is just watching; needs a ration card to buy stuff there; and is pretty worn out.