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Free Research > H > Harman > Family StoryUse the free genealogy search to quickly discover your family history or share your own! WW2 letter April 12, 1945
April 12, 1945
Germany Dear mom, Yes, I heard that same rumor about the war being over at that time but was back in the rear. A few days later I found out different although it was a little easier and saw a lot of P W s. To-morrow is Sunday and I have a big day planed. It is also mother's day and may you have a happy one. I'm sorry that I'm so late about getting around to sending you greetings. This one should be one to remember because of all the things that have happened in the past few days and as the news says "We do not realize that we are living in an age of history". Going down to the lake and going swimming and get a little of this filth off of me. Went this evening and took a small bath and the water was a little cold but after I had stayed in for a while it got to where it did not feel so bad. The fish do not bite so good so that has gone out of style. Using other methods, guys have been having pretty good luck and catching some good sized ones. I have been washing my dish three times a day and if these people don't ge me a mess kit pretty soon I'm going to renig. Well, here goes nothing! You have been asking me a lot of questions as to what I have been doing and I will try and give you a small outline. It all started in Belgium when the bulge broke out and just as I thought there was a sargent that just walked in and said for me to be ready to go on guard in about 20 minutes. I crossed the Roer at at Duren and went up to the Rhine near Clonge. From there to the 7th front to go through the zig line. Went to Saarbrucken came back to 1st and cleaned out the Rhur pocket. Then to the 9th who at that time were working with the British 2nd. Back before going to the Roer, take a crack at the zig line the first time and go through there. And here I am. That as I said, is only an outline. Any questions? Will put out a little more effort to-morrow and think of you a little stronger and I wish you a happy Mother's Day even if it is late. Love and Best Wishes For a Happy Mothers Day Lyle Irby
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