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Jimmie tells his mother that his friend Clyde is a prisoner of war captured by the Germans in Tunisia along with a complete battalion of the 16th who…

Jimmie tells his mother not to worry about him and his brother, Bob. He talks about news he heard in the Stars and Stripes of a strike at the Packard…

Jimmie talks about the pictures that he received from Nancy in Florida. He talks about animals in Africa and Sicily. He tries to reassure his mother…

Jimmie remarks on Nancy's trip to Florida and tells one of his Jacksonville memories.

Jimmie talks about England and the kindness of the people there. Jimmie has been overseas for one year on this date. He tells of the good weather to…

Jimmie talks about the pictures that he received from his mother.

Jimmie traveled back into London. Jimmie says he went to see two movies: a comedy and "There Shall Be No Night."

Jimmie details his visit with his cousin Clara in London.

Jimmie said the movie he went to see was "Sweet Rosie O'Grady." Jimmie says that he prefers American girls to English girls. He tells a story about a…

Jimmie says that the men are playing baseball in the spring weather. He says that he planned on going to a movie and then listening to Churchhill's…

Jimmie talks about the army chaplain, Father Deery, and how he helps out the regiment. Jimmie sent two more photos to his mother.

Jimmie sent pictures of the company separately and then lists who is who in the letter.

Jimmie talks about how his brother has gone overseas in the Pacific.

Jimmie says that they have been working hard without many leaves. Jimmie talks about his friend Johney who is one of the best 81 mm motor men in the…

Jimmie tells his mother how the English name their homes on a post by the front gate. Jimmie says that in April he will have been overseas for a year.

Jimmie talks about high prices of everything in different parts of the world. Jimmie talks about his friend Henry J. who was deferred until his baby…

Jimmie talks about having a battalion dance for the officers. He mentions having been to Troina and Randazzio and lists the officers' names who were…

Jimmie talks about his health being good except for a small cold while in Sicily. Jimmie says Jack's baby was born on December 16th while they were…

Jimmie talks about experiencing "real English weather" of rain. Jimmie talks about Roscoe, the dog, entertaining the soldiers.

Jimmie says that the English are using as much American slang as the Americans do. Jimmie is impressed by how the English use their land. He says that…

Jimmie refers to himself as a "boy" who wants nothing more than to be at home with his Mother. Jimmie talks about a "Scottie dog" named Roscoe hanging…