V-MAIL
438th AAA AW BN
APO 403 % Postmaster, N.Y.
France
10 July, 1944
Dearest Girl –
Got a letter from you yesterday telling about Les’s wedding, one from Florence B, and 3 from my brother – the last – a V-mail – dated 30 June – which is damned good. I think you’re probably correct about receiving V-mail quicker, dear. Lawrence seemed quite affected at the news that I was in this thing. I just hope that all of you are not worrying too much.
The wedding sounded swell – although I agree – too large. Give them my best wishes, darling, and I sure do envy them. Florence’s letter was very nice and it’s swell of her to continue to write. I also got a letter from my Dad thanking us for his gift. He told me of your staying at Winthrop, darling, and he says it thrills him to have you stay with them because you are now no different than any of his children. Gosh, dear, it certainly is swell to read that everything is so amiable and pleasant between you and my folks and I know that it will be the same between your folks and me – as soon as I can get back. You know – I think you and I really ought to hit it off well when we get married. What a way to talk! Well – as you say – I haven’t even seen my fiancée’s ring. But what of that – I’ve seen my fiancée and I know her – and I know she’s the girl for me! By the way – I love her, too. Love to the folks, sweetheart and
Got a letter from you yesterday telling about Les’s wedding, one from Florence B, and 3 from my brother – the last – a V-mail – dated 30 June – which is damned good. I think you’re probably correct about receiving V-mail quicker, dear. Lawrence seemed quite affected at the news that I was in this thing. I just hope that all of you are not worrying too much.
The wedding sounded swell – although I agree – too large. Give them my best wishes, darling, and I sure do envy them. Florence’s letter was very nice and it’s swell of her to continue to write. I also got a letter from my Dad thanking us for his gift. He told me of your staying at Winthrop, darling, and he says it thrills him to have you stay with them because you are now no different than any of his children. Gosh, dear, it certainly is swell to read that everything is so amiable and pleasant between you and my folks and I know that it will be the same between your folks and me – as soon as I can get back. You know – I think you and I really ought to hit it off well when we get married. What a way to talk! Well – as you say – I haven’t even seen my fiancée’s ring. But what of that – I’ve seen my fiancée and I know her – and I know she’s the girl for me! By the way – I love her, too. Love to the folks, sweetheart and
All my love for always
Greg
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about Battle Casualties Sustained by VII Corps
6 June - 1 July, 1944
about Battle Casualties Sustained by VII Corps
6 June - 1 July, 1944
Unit Killed Wounded Missing Captured Total
4th Inf Division 844 3,814 788 6 5,452
9th Inf Division 301 2,061 76 0 5,438
79th Inf Division 240 1,896 240 0 2,438
90th Inf Division 386 1,979 34 0 2,376
82d A/B Div 457 1,440 2,571 12 4,480
101st A/B Div 546 2,217 1,907 0 4,480
Corps Troops 37 157 49 61 304
All Units 2,811 13,564 5,665 79 22,119
4th Inf Division 844 3,814 788 6 5,452
9th Inf Division 301 2,061 76 0 5,438
79th Inf Division 240 1,896 240 0 2,438
90th Inf Division 386 1,979 34 0 2,376
82d A/B Div 457 1,440 2,571 12 4,480
101st A/B Div 546 2,217 1,907 0 4,480
Corps Troops 37 157 49 61 304
All Units 2,811 13,564 5,665 79 22,119
