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War and Family: Letters HomeThe Origin of the podcastThis week’s episode is going to be a little different. So stay with me as I share the origin story of War and Family Letters Home I often get asked what made me begin this podcast – so I thought I’d take you all back to where War and Family: Letters Home really began – to a wooden box in an antique store – to two of the dearest friends I was blessed to have in my life... And in doing so, I want to re-tell you the story of Lt. Phillip Ralph Harris — a U.S. Navy pilot who was killed i...2025-07-2715 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Nickolas J. Pappas, US Army Aviation EngineersPFC Nickolas J. Pappas, of Wilkes-Barre PA, Served in the 1878th US Army Aviation Engineers during WW2 in the Pacific. He was part of the efforts on Saipan and Okinawa. His younger brother John served in the US Marine Corp and was wounded in the battle of Iwo Jima.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years...2025-07-2417 min
War and Family: Letters HomeCorp. Leon Harry "Andy" Andreas Jr., US ArmyCorp Andreas was born in Illinois but registered for WW2 while leaving in Terre Haute Indiana. he was part of the 3789th Q.M. Truck Co. His letter is part of the series talking about friends of Lt. James Wisby of Morgantown IN.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the...2025-06-2915 min
War and Family: Letters HomeCorporal Albert W. Chase, US ArmyCorp. Albert W. Chase, US Army. We catch up with Corp Chase in New Guinea after he arrived at a replacement depot on Goodenough Island.ALSO! The family of Russel I. Armstrong, who was the subjiect of a podcast back in August of 2024 came across the podcast while doing some research on him - I am happy to report that Pvt Armstrongs letters have gone home!During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were...2025-06-1512 min
War and Family: Letters HomeT/5 Justin F. Morgan, US Army AircorpT/5 Justin Floyd Morgan of Morgantown IN, served in the US Army Aircorp in Europe. He served in the 3576th QM Unit.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they fr...2025-06-0214 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt James R. Bond "Ducky", 390th Bomb Sq, US Army Air CorpJames R. "Ducky" Bond of Morgantown IN, served in the Pacific Islands. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what ro...2025-05-2613 min
War and Family: Letters HomePvt Albert J. Vivier, US Army - LETTER SENT HOME!Albert J. Vivier was from Massachusetts and served int eh 235th QM Truck Company in WW2. We catch up with him while serving in Italy, helping to get supplies to the forward troops. During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to sh...2025-02-0713 minWar and Family: Letters HomePFC Albert J. Vivier, US Army - LETTER SENT HOME!Albert J. Vivier served in the US Army Quartermaster Battalion in Italy during WW2. Albert was from Massachusetts, but enjoyed a lot of time with family in Vermont. I was able to connect with his Grand Nephew while researching this podcast, and happily this letter is going home to him!During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years...2025-02-0713 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Donald D. Eberling, US Army 179th Infantry - Letter Sent Home!Donald Dean Eberling of Nashua Iowa served in the 45th Infantry Division, 179th Infantry Regiment. He joined the 179th as they began their march towards Munich and was part of the liberation of Dachau.During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to...2025-01-3119 min
War and Family: Letters HomePvt Orin J. Wheeler, US Army, Cannon Co.Pvt Orin J. Wheeler, US Army served in the Cannon Co of the 7th Infantry. At just 20 years old he ws part of the Battle of Anzio in Italy.Pvt Wheeler hailed from my home state of Massachusetts, and returned their after the war to raise his family.During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have...2025-01-2615 min
War and Family: Letters HomeT/Sgt William C. Beedle, US Army Air Corp., - Letter sent home!T/Sgt Beedle served in the 560th and 562nd Signal Air Warning Corp in the European Theatre. He was also a radio technician that worked on the Bell-X1 aircraft, which Capt. Chuck Yeager flew to break the sound barrier in 1947!During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family...2025-01-1816 min
War and Family: Letters HomeT/Sgt Thomas Edward Snowden, US Army Air CorpT/Sgt Thomas Edward Snowden was from Giddings TX and served in the US Army Air Corp in the 57th Fighter Group, 65th Fighter Squadron "The Pyramiders"In this podcast I mention two webistes57thfightergroup.orgsoldiersangels.orgDuring WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to...2025-01-1216 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC George Paul Corthell, US Army Air Corp, Chemical DivisionThis week we have letters written by PFC George Paul Corthell of Tiffin and Oak Harbor Ohio. PFC Corthell served with the 862nd Chemical Co, Aviation Operations in Europe. I'd like to thank Hampstead NH Cable Tv for their contribution which allowed me to purchase these letters at auction.During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I...2024-12-3116 min
War and Family: Letters HomePvt. James W. and Cpl. Julian L. Scarborough - US Army!This week we have letters written home by two brothers from Lawrenceville Virginia. Pvt James W. Scarborough served in the 1177th Military Police Aviation and Cpl Julien L. Scarborough served with the 752nd Tank Battalion. During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d li...2024-12-2817 min
War and Family: Letters HomeCorporal Noel Charles Reed, US Army Military PoliceCpl Noel Charles Reed was from Fairfield Vermont as a Military Police Officer. During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role th...2024-12-2217 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS2c Kenney P. Miller, US NavyKenneth Paul Miller was from Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Navy during WW2 and he was stationed at CASU-22 During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of...2024-12-0814 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Henry Ellis Carlisle, US ArmyHenry Ellis Carlisle was from Pierson Florida and a fern grower. He served in the Ordnance at Tidworth EnglandDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of...2024-11-3013 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Oliver Paul Theodore Anderson, US Marine Corp.PFC Anderson served in the 23rd Marines, 4th Division. He saw some of the worst of the Pacific, fighting in Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. Please take a moment to hear his story, and his letter. If you know of the Anderson family of Pittsburgh, please pass along my podcast! Let's try to get this letter home!Let's also celebrate the return of Lt. Sadie Cohen's letter home! I talk about that at the end of this podcast!During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was...2024-11-1216 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC John William (Willie) Phillips, US ArmyPFC John William (Willie) Phillips, a farmer of Virginia served in the 116th Infantry and the 1906 Ordnance. Hear his letters home to his sister Virginia in 1943 and 1944!During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men we...2024-11-0314 min
War and Family: Letters HomeCorp. Joseph Donald Hamel, US Marine CorpCorporal Joseph Donald Hamel, United States Marine Corp. Corp Hamel fought with the 7th Marines in grueling fighting through the Pacific, he wrote his letter home while undergoing training for Operation Iceberg.. The Battle of Okinawa.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but...2024-10-0515 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt Walter Raymond Shipp, US ARMY KIA Feb. 17 1945, ManilaS/Sgt Walter Raymond Shipp was from Kenton Ohio. He was killed in action on Feb 17, 1945 at the age of 31, during the Battle of Manila. Please listen to his story, and his letter home written in August of 1944 to his sister Hazel back home.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with...2024-09-0816 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Kenneth E. Goff, USAAFPFC Kenneth Evert Goff of Michigan served with the 4th Air Force Replacement Depot Squadron 403, in the Pacific. also! an exciting update to the podcast about S/K Herbert C. Brummett!During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like...2024-09-0316 min
War and Family: Letters HomePvt Russel I. Armstrong Jr. - Letters Sent Home !Pvt Armstrong served in the US Army with 98th infantry division – Iroquois division, 389th Infantry Regiment at the end of the war, assigned to occupied Japan under General MacArthur. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who thes...2024-08-2614 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt. Joseph Frederick Pratt, Jr., US Army Air Corp.Joseph Frederick Pratt Jr., of Jacksonville Florida was a pilot of a B26 Marauder Bomber in WW2. He flew 282 combat hours over Italy, France and Germany, all before the age of 22 yrs old.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d li...2024-08-1720 min
War and Family: Letters HomeStanley J. Dombrowski, Naval Armed GuardS/1 Stanley J. Dombrowski served as a Naval Armed Guard of the Merchant Marine ship the SS Eielson during WW2. Hear about brave service of the Armed Guards, the Merchant Marines, and hear S/1 Dombrowski's letters home.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family...2024-08-0320 min
War and Family: Letters HomePrivate Warren Papkey, US Army MedicPvt Warren Papkey was from Massachusetts and served with the Medical Detachment of the 175th Infantry. Please have a listen and hear a bit about the Army Medics of WW2.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share wh...2024-07-2116 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSgt Carl T. Wagner & PFC Donald P. WagnerThe Wagner brothers both served in WW2. Carl served in the Pacific, and Donald in Europe - he was killed in action in France July of 1944.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men we...2024-07-0717 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt Sadie Cohen, U.S. Army Nurse - Letter sent home!Lt. Sadie Cohen served as an Army Nurse in the Pacific theatre or WW2 at the 60th General Hospital in New Guinea and Philippines. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were th...2024-07-0416 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt John Robert Nelson, US Army AircorpS/Sgt Nelson served in WW2 in the 60th Transport Group, deploying paratroopers, flying in supplies and evacuating wounded both in North Africa and Italy. Mentioned in this episode is SoldiersAngels.org Please check them out to find ways to help active and veteran service men and women and their families.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy...2024-06-1514 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/1 Clifford Emil Hehn, US Navy, KIA 2/27/1942 aboard the USS Langley - Letter sent home!Clifford Emil Hehn joined the US Navy in 1939 when he was just 17 years old. At the time of the Pearl Harbor attack he was aboard the USS Langley, the very first American aircraft carrier, anchored off the Philippines. Just two months later, while trying to bring P40 aircraft to the island of Java, she was attacked by Japanese bombers and sunk. Please listen to the story of Seaman First Class Clifford Emil Hehn and the final hours of the USS Langley.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means...2024-05-3121 min
War and Family: Letters Home2nd Lt. Earl L. Urban, KIA April 1945, 701st TD BattalionThank you for joining me for our annual Memorial Day episode of War and Family: Letters Home.This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2024. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is – however more importantly it is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of our country. The fallen heroes who never made it home.2nd Lt. Earl Leonard Urban served in the 701st Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was just 27 years old when he lost his life on the battlefields of...2024-05-2514 min
War and Family: Letters HomeEnsign Dale C. AlexanderEnsign Dale Cleveland Alexander, US Navy Pilot. He was originally Illinois and he was trained in DeLand Florida as a Dive Bomber Pilot. Mr. Alexander was also very involved in the beginnings of the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to...2024-05-1914 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC James T. McAllisterJames Teasdale McAllister was a soldier from Philadelphia PA and he served with Battery A 265th Field Artillery Battalion in Europe.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and th...2024-05-1312 minWar and Family: Letters HomeSgt James H. Ryder, US ArmySgt Ryder was from Massachusetts and served in teh India-Burma-China theatre of war.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and wh...2024-05-0414 min
War and Family: Letters HomeDaniel A. Neja, SM 3/c, US Navy - Letters sent home !During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.Please sit back and get to kn...2024-03-2416 min
War and Family: Letters HomePvt Raymond Lester Gross, US ArmyPrivate Raymond Lester Gross, 3rd infantry division, 10th Field Artillery BattalionDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role th...2024-03-0215 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSK2 Herbert C. Brummett - Letter sent home!SK2nd Class Herbert C. Brummett US Navy Seabee112th Naval Construction BattalionDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were an...2024-02-1722 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt Cmdr Fred W. Taylor, US Navy - SeaBeesLt Cmdr Fred W. Taylor, USN, SeaBees, served in the PacificWar and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where th...2024-02-0817 min
War and Family: Letters HomeRobert F. Malloy, GM, US NavyGM Robert F. Malloy served aboard the USS Louisville and took part in the battle of Guadalcanal as well as the liberation of the Aleutian Islands. War and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to...2024-01-2722 min
War and Family: Letters HomePvt Harry E. Ashbaugh, US Army Aircorp - Letters sent home!During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.Please sit back and get to kn...2024-01-1020 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt Max N. Becker, co-pilot US Army Air Corp, POW - Letter sent home!War and Family:Letters Home2nd Lt. Max N. Becker was co-pilot to a B17 that was shot down over Germany. Lt. Becker was captured and a POW of Luft Stalag 1. The letter for this episode was written by Lt. Becker while he was a prisoner in this camp. Listen to this exciting story of this WW2 hero! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones...2023-12-2821 min
War and Family: Letters HomeHoward B. Dutro R/M 2/c - Letter sent home !War and Family:Letters HomePlease visist www.wreathsacrossamerica.org to find out how you can volunteer or support this holiday season.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they fr...2023-12-1620 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt Gaylon D. Burney, US Army MedicalWar and Family:Letters HomePlease visist www.wreathsacrossamerica.org to find out how you can volunteer or support this holiday season.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they fr...2023-12-0218 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Andrew Hlywiak, US ArmyWar and Family:Letters HomePlease visist www.wreathsacrossamerica.org to find out how you can volunteer or support this holiday season.During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they fr...2023-11-1916 min
War and Family: Letters HomeTM 3/c Robert P. Kelly, US Navy - USS Amberjack - Letter sent home!War and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.2023-11-0423 min
War and Family: Letters Home2nd Lt. Sam Hirsch 411th Infantry, KIA March 1945War and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.2023-10-2728 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSGT William C. Dolce, US ArmyWar and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.Pl...2023-10-1420 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSgt William J. Lynn, USMCWar and Family:Letters Home**Amazing update on the podcast episode where we learned about Lt Richard K. Kauffman Jr and a postcard he wrote to his son from England in 1944 while serving as a combat cameraman. Well! Richard Kauffman III contacted me ! And today, 79 years later, while recording Sgt Lynn's podcast I got confirmation that the podcast has made it home! That is what this podcast is all about! returning history to families, one letter and one story at a time!During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means...2023-10-0715 min
War and Family: Letters HomeJohn E. Hogan Jr., USS PC1564, US Navy - Letter sent home !War and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.2023-10-0120 min
War and Family: Letters HomeT5/Sgt Steven Vanderziel, US Army MedicWar and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.2023-09-2417 min
War and Family: Letters HomePrivate Sigmund Valdimeer Westad, US Army Combat EngineerAround the 16:50 mark, you will hear my dog Sam wanting to comment on the podcast. Since Sam is a rescue, and as you will hear in the podcast, Pvt Westad was a supporter of local animal shelters.... I decided to leave it in. I'd like to think that Sam was giving a bark of thinks to Pvt Westad :o) Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRETDuring WW2 men and...2023-09-1718 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt Richard King Kauffman Jr., AAF, 3rd Combat Camera Unit - Postcards sent home!Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRETDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but...2023-09-1014 min
War and Family: Letters HomeChaplain J. Howard Laughlin, Lt. Col., US ArmyPlease find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRETDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but...2023-07-2321 min
War and Family: Letters HomeTech 5, Frank Robert McVickers, US Army BandPlease find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRETDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but...2023-07-1217 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt Salvatore "Samuel" Fiorelli, US Army - Letter sent home !Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRETDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but...2023-06-2422 min
War and Family: Letters HomeMajor Bernice A. Dudziec, US Army Nurses Corp- Letter sent home !A first for War and Family, Letters Home Podcast! A letter written by a US Military Woman! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where th...2023-06-1721 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSgt Leo C Pomorski, US ArmyWar and Family:Letters HomePlease find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRETPlease visit Soldier's Angels and adopt a soldier serving overseas! www.soldiersangels.orgTake a look at the footage of the RMS Orcades, as found by the Deep Open Research crew in 2014 https://vimeo.com/274890533During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means...2023-06-1017 min
War and Family: Letters HomeCpl Ben J. Dudziec, Ghost Corp, US Army -Letter sent home !War and Family:Letters Home Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRETDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention...2023-06-0323 min
War and Family: Letters HomeCpl Tech5 Alfons S. Dudziec, KIA July 15, 1944 - Letter sent home !Thank you for joining me for a very special Memorial Day episode of War and Family: Letters Home. This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2023. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is – however more importantly it is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of our country. The fallen heroes who never made it home.One such hero is Corporal Alfons Stanislaus Duziec, Tech 5, US Army, 83rd Division, 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery B, KIA July 15, 1944 Carentan, France.I...2023-05-2722 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Emile Julius Leonardo, US Army Air Corp - Letter sent home !War and Family:Letters HomeDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.2023-05-2016 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC John Gundy Mabus, US ArmyWar and Family:Letters Home During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War. 2023-05-1416 min
War and Family: Letters HomeT/Sgt J. Marshall McCracken, US Army Air CorpPlease find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what ro...2023-05-0614 min
War and Family: Letters HomeM/Sgt William Bandorick, US Army - Letter sent home !Please find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!!During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what ro...2023-04-2625 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSgt Armond RPJ MitchellDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.2023-04-0911 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSgt William H Fougere and PFC Paul IsonPlease find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!! Interview with PFC Paul Ison. https://ekmhs.org/2013/07/11/a... During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where we...2023-04-0113 minWar and Family: Letters HomePRC Vincent G Demartino 327th Glider InfantryWar and Family:Letters Home Please find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of...2023-03-1817 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt Jerome Donald EckertWar and Family:Letters Home During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.2023-03-1110 min
War and Family: Letters HomeSgt Roger Lee Evans, US ArmyPlease visit us on Facebook and our new YouTube Channel War and Family, Letters Home. Please like, follow and subscribe!2023-03-0409 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt James Hazen Hardy Jr. US Navy ARGUS - Letter sent home !Lt James Hazen Hardy Jr, US Navy ARGUS2023-02-2814 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Edward E West, US Army AircorpPFC Edward E West 490th Bomber Squadron2023-02-2514 min
War and Family: Letters HomeWarren B Hale Jr. MoMM3c War and Family: Letters HomeWarren Bertram Hale Jr, USN WARANDFAMILY@outlook.com2023-02-1810 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS1C Charles Edward Polinski USN - Letter sent home !Charles Edward Polinski S1C USN2023-02-1110 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC Raymond Edgar AyersPFC Raymond Edgar Ayers2022-08-2813 min
War and Family: Letters HomeCaptain William R White, US Army CT & CCCaptain William White of Virginia2022-08-1413 min
War and Family: Letters HomeMachinist Mate Maurice (Mort) J Edgington2022-07-2713 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt James C.J. Ross US Air Force2022-07-2412 min
War and Family: Letters HomePFC William Donald Jackson110th Infantry WW22022-07-0911 min
War and Family: Letters HomeAMMC James Lockett Bowers, US Navy (& US Army) - Letter sent home !James Lockett Bowers, Elizabethton, Carter County, TN2022-06-2616 min
War and Family: Letters HomeS/Sgt Edward Bedishian, 60th Field ArtilleryIf you know of the Bedishian Family, please contact me at Warandfamily@outlook.com2022-06-1917 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt. Roland Earl Smith. US Army - Letter sent homeLt Smith served in both WW2 and Korea2022-06-1715 min
War and Family: Letters HomeWesley Delvin Rikala, Mechanic Petty Officer 3rd Class USN - Letters sent home !Returning history to families one story at a time2022-06-0514 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt Phillip Ralph Harris - War and Family: Letters HomeSpecial Memorial Dan Episode of War and Family Letters Home2022-05-2815 min
War and Family: Letters HomeLt Phillip Ralph Harris, KIA US Navy Pilot2022-05-2815 min