Daily Archives: October 2, 2011

US Postage Stamp, 1943    In this letter the reader can detect a yearning on Dad’s part for a child.  I like his description of the English kid he thought was so cute and his comment about his chance with Bonnie to … Continue reading →

Participation during World War II  by citizens on the American home front was extremely important.  There was a strong sense that the nation was together in its quest for victory, even as issues were still unfolding on the horrors existing … Continue reading →

By 1944 Dad was stationed in England.  Apparently, he didn’t enjoy the journey by ship to that country and was a bit seasick.  He wanted to meet up with Mom’s brother, Ed (Edgar) who was only about 140 miles from … Continue reading →