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VMAIL June 15, 1944 Dear Ann, Here is a line to let you know that I am fine and dandy. Here is some new news. We are in France. Can not tell you where they won't allow it. So far it is ok here, the weather is fine, that is mostly what I worry about, The country looks nearly like England. Last nite we got some wine some Dago red and some whiskey. boy the whiskey sets you right on your heels. The wine is sour, but good. Little later on I will rite more of what we are doing and what I see We do see plenty. you probably read more in the paper and know more than we do. I suppose you figured we were over here. How is everything at home> Soon will be the fourth of July. What are you going to do? Good Bye For to nite. Felix
Written by on June 15, 1944

We are in France

Europe . France

VMAIL June 15, 1944 Dear Ann, Here is a line to let you know that I am fine and dandy. Here is some new news. We are in France. Can not tell you where they won’t allow it. So far it is ok here, the weather is fine, that is mostly what I worry about, Read more

Front Page of Minneapolis Morning Tribune June 13 1944
Written by on June 13, 1944

Landed on Omaha Beach

Europe . France . Newspapers . Reports

Landed at Omaha Beach on 13 June, 1944, equipped with M10’s. Sgt. James W Walker served in the 803rd Tank Destroyer Battalion as Felix. Walker’s daughter and son in law, Joyce and Charles Baugh extensively researched James’ time in the military using the various official documentation available. I’m using their research, particularly their gps coordinates Read more

Written by on June 9, 1944

Soon will be potato planting time

England . Europe

June 9, 1944 Dear Ben, Helen + All Will drop you a letter to let you know what I am okay. Hope all of you are in fine health. Well how are you getting along with your work? Did the weather settle down so you can catch up a little. Soon will be potato planting Read more

Written by on May 30, 1944

I sleep in a real bed!

England . Europe

May 30, 1944 Dear Ann, Will start writing you this letter before supper. It is raining out, rained rather hard for here it usually rains sorta easy. It was almost hot the last two days, the hottest this summer, now since it started to rain, it cooled off a little. I had a 24 hour Read more

Written by on May 21, 1944

Boy! O Boy they went inspection crazy again last week.

England . Europe

May 21, 1944 Dear Ben + All Haven’t wrote to you for some time. So I will do it this Sunday morning. I got up about one hour ago too late for breakfast so I washed a pair of overalls and leggings now I am waiting for dinner I am hungry as heck. Certainly would Read more

Written by on May 10, 1944

I was so darn dry all day

England . Europe

VMAIL May 10, 1944 Dear Ann, Here is a line to let you know I am ok. Hope every body back home is too. So Fred’s is taking care of Carl’s baby? I was wondering who was taking care of it. I wonder if Carl will ever get married again? Boy! I am tired. To Read more

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