Written by Caitlin on June 13, 1944
Landed on Omaha Beach
Europe . France . Newspapers . ReportsLanded 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
Written by Felix Swehla on June 15, 1944
We are in France
Europe . FranceVMAIL 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,
Written by Felix Swehla on June 19, 1944
Since then I had a little of it. Its not nice.
Europe . FranceFrance June 19, 1944 Dear Ben + All How are all of you back home? fine I hope. As for me I am in the pink of health. You probably heard from Ann by now that I am in France. I wrote to her shortly after we arrived here. Since then I had a little
Written by Felix Swehla on June 22, 1944
after a few exciting days
Europe . FranceVMAIL June 22, 1944 Dear Ann, You are always saying you haven’t heard from me for two or three weeks. So this should reach you one week after my last letter. I am in fine health taking a little rest after a few exciting days. It is a little cool today love to have to
Written by Felix Swehla on June 25, 1944
Played a little “pinuckle”
Europe . FranceVMAIL June 25, 1944 Dear Ben, Helen + Children I have a little time and don’t know what to do with myself. So I will send you this, letting you know I am ok. Played a little “pinuckle”[pinochle] Don’t know how to spell it, but you know what I mean, lost a 100 francs $2
Written by Felix Swehla on June 28, 1944
never was so scared in my life
Europe . FranceVMAIL Dear Ann, I have this one V-Mail sheet handy. So I will fill it out to you I already wrote one to Sylvia + Lou Molet in Cheboygan Mich. I received your letter of June 6th. Was glad to here you was praying for me and believe me I think we needed it we