Tagged With: War Bonds
I’d Like to Be There to Help Him
May 9 and 11, 1944: Dad writes two letters home from Topeka Army Air Base where he is with the 270th AAF Base Unit (SW). Things are pretty routine. He writes about buying War Bonds and sending money orders home. He also provides a slice of life as he writes about the retreat ceremony on … Continue reading
Categories: Dad's Letters Home, Topeka Army Air Base
Tags: 270th AAF Base Unit (SW), Baby Boom, Evening Colors, War Bonds
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Pin Them Stripes on Mama and Daddy
January 24 and 30, 1944: two letters home from Dad while he is stationed with the 2nd Bomb Wing in Topeka. Dad has a few more things to say about his promotion to Staff Sergeant. He is keeping up with the war news, is planning for an upcoming furlough, and provides some color as to … Continue reading