- my history
About Metamorphosis
A collection of poetry
Life Forms on Mars
A short story
The War Years
Letters from Home
A recreation of life in Guadalupe, California in 1944 from
comments in letters by my mom to my dad and from personal memories.
To be added later.
The 165 days in the combat zone, Luzon, The Philippines, 1945. A limited recreation of what my dad faced and experienced from whatever comments I can find in letters from him to my mom and from a few memories of comments he made about his war experiences.
When my dad was reassigned to overseas he was in the 274 Rep. Co., 14th Rep. Bu. As of March 26, 1945 his unit became Co. F, 161st Infantry. He saw 91 continuous days of combat in Luzon, the Philippines, from early March into early June 1945. He was rotated to a resting area and was part of the occupation forces in Japan at which time he was assigned to Co. 4, 4th Infantry.
Letters from home
Letters to home
The Souvenirs of War
got supper. I didn't get started
washing until almost noon. I was
so tired until I couldn't hardly
move. but I had to. I'm quite
rested now tho. as usual I dont
know any news. I feel like I'm letting
you down with not writing any -
thing. but dear I can't help it. Just
remember I love you & miss you & wish
you were here so much & I write you
all the news I know to write.
Alice came by this evening as I was
finishing washing. ask me to go to
the show with George & Eugene. but I told
her I couldn't. I didnt want to either!
She is sick with throat trouble &
can't work. Willie is still with her.
Mike hasn't slept hardly any today.
Just bout an hour altho & may-
be more. but I doubt it. don't
know what was wrong with him. Jerry
played out in the yard awhile. but
wouldn't stay long & came in & played.
Well that bout all now or all I know.
I cut my little finger on a nail while
cleaning the windows the other
day. & its sore when I lay my hand
down to write. So darling I'll sign
off & get into bed. Mike keeps moving
around in bed I'm fraid the light
bothers him. So take good care of your
self dear & I'm thinking of you remember
So Good nite for tonite
With all my love
Leora & Children
I love you so much.
This is a 2 page letter. To read click on one of the links below. Each page will have a copy of her letter as well as a following reprint on a word per word basis without editing.
Read envelope and introduction
November 12, 2007
© Jerry Copeland