Letter from Germany, 1944 December 21

Creator

Robert D. Davis

Files

Creation Date

12-21-1944

Keywords

WWII, letters, World War 2, Army, England, France, living conditions

Subject

World War, 1939-1945; German letter writing; United States--Army

Description

Writing on the envelope reads "1st German letter". Davis went out with Cliff, Bert, Stastny, and Harry. He mentions being happy to get to the work he was preparing for in England and France. He describes his living conditions as good; he has a bed and mattress. He mentions address changed so it will take longer for him to get mail.

Transcription:

AFTER FIVE DAYS RETURN TO

Pfc Robert D Davis 18107128

CoE, Det. I7E3, 3^rd ECA

APO 658 c/o Postmaster N.Y. N.Y

Mrs. R.L. Davis

1619 Boston

Muskogee, Okla.

1^st German Letter

Air Mail

Dec 21^st ‘44

Germany

Dear Folks:

Just a line to let you know that I’m o.k. was out last nite with Cliff, Bert, and Stastny; and Harry showed us the prize hot-spots of his town, which were pretty nice, except we had to get in early.

It’s good to finally get down to the real type of work we were only marking time for in England and France. I think I’ll like it, as I do my new officers and buddies. Right now the living conditions aren’t had, and a real bed and mattress and dishes to eat out of are a real treat. Lastly no more K P to worry about.

The weather isn’t too good, but its at least warm, and not raining.

With this change of address the main had thing is that it’ll take my mail 7-10 days to be readdressed and catch up with me. But when it arrives there’ll be a lot of it.

Got a few things to do now, so will close.

Love, Bob