Pvt. W.D. Johnson Jr. 34945847
G Co. 26th. Inf
AP.O. # 1 c/o Postmaster
New York N.Y.
March 16, 1945
Germany
Dearest Mom & Dad:
Last time we “paused” and I had time to write one letter, I wrote Louise, so I want to drop you all a note this time and if I don’t have time to write Louise today, tell her you heard from me and I still love and I’ll write her next time.
Well I had a nice surprise this A.M. Mail was brought up to us today including a box from Rip containing 2 pipes, tobacco and several cans of sardines and tuna. No letters from home, but day before yesterday I got 22 letters from you all and Louise mostly and addressed to me at the hospital and are just now catching me. Also in the batch was a couple from Rip one of which contained some fine pictures which I was happy to get. Ole Rip has surely been sweet. He wrote in one of his letters that he was really “sweating me out” in the inf. I wrote him back not to worry about me, as things have been going swell as far as I am concerned.
I sent Louise a box of souvenirs the other day. There were a number of foreign coins and money – all of which is worthless except as souvenirs, a pair of military binoculars captured from the Jerries and some German insignia. There’s no telling when, if ever, the box will arrive but if it ever does you all will be interested in seeing the Jerry junk. I intend to write Louise to let Julie have first pick of the souvenirs any or all of which she can have with exception of the binoculars which I want saved for me.
I just got one of your old letters telling about the party for Sol Bunsfield. Sounds like he’s at last going “over the hill and far away” like some of the rest of us.
Have written Macey two or 3 times but only heard from him once. He’s in a good outfit.
Things are looking pretty good over here so maybe the war will end fore too long. I hope all is well with you all. It sure is great to get mail from you too even tho I don’t get a chance to answer each item you write about. I get great comfort out of your letters Mom and I’m sure your prayers are heard. God bless you both.
Love always,
David Jr.
Very often I can’t buy air mail stamps over here. Please remind Louise she’s neglecting to send them. She kept me in stamps for a while but has overlooked it lately.