letter from a soldier to his wife

A very touchy, sad, yet inspiring real life story. For certain this is a window into the past touching on several subjects during the World War 2 era in addition to that letter. ;D. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on November 04, 2011: It must be fun to be contacted after that length of time from one of your genealogy postings. Thanks for your comment. Thanks for your comment on this real-life story. Written on back..."This is me in my O.D. A letter from a Massachusetts soldier serving in the Civil War to his wife and children, January 20, 1862. Of course nothing could be done about it. I wonder how you are getting on. This letter from schoolboy Patrick Blundstone to his father contains a fascinating eye-witness account of the destruction in September 1916 of a Zeppelin airship near Cuffley in Hertfordshire by William Leefe-Robinson VC. Don A. Hoglund from Wisconsin Rapids on July 10, 2011: As to your question about soldiers in WWII.We had more sailors than soldiers. This is another mesmerizing and unforgettable addition to your collection of family stories. Sorry that this made you cry. its a nice letter. Keeping track so that I know what is received and what is not. This letter from a solder urges his wife to remain confident of victory, even though she and their children have been bombed out of their home and are being moved for safety to the … Let me know if you receive this also. Have you been receiving the books I have sent you dear. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 09, 2011: It sounds as though you are involved in a fascinating collaboration with this family historian. There were no seat belts back in those days and the car rolled on top of him literally crushing the promising life out of him. Back. My Dad was a paratrooper in WWII and both of my grandparents also served...one in WWI overseas with those first early airplanes; the other in the National Guard right here at home. And then to be saddened by this tragic ending. Votes up. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 16, 2011: Thanks for leaving a comment about this World War 2 letter from a soldier to wife regarding the birth of their son who would in later years become my husband. In our possession is a receipt for $80.00 from Iowa Methodist Hospital to my future mother-in-law for a "10 day rate.". Many touching personal stories are vividly brought to life through letters exchanged during the First World War. Same for that $80 hospital bill which would barely cover the cost of a few hospital-issued Band-Aids today! Thankfully I made it home for the birth of my son. These are treasures to hold onto for a lifetime. The supreme example of this type of letter was written by a man named Sullivan Ballou. She passed away only about a month ago, on Dec. 29, 2017. I just finished a book called Letters Home, which is a collection of letters from an American woman home to her family. In the spring of 1864, as Northerners and Southerners braced themselves for the opening of the conflict’s third year, Lizzie Bowler confided to her husband the loneliness that had plagued her since he had joined the Union Army in 1861 had become too much to bear. Many "war brides" weren't so lucky. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on October 30, 2011: It sounds as though you have a treasure trove of wonderful letters and journals connecting you with the past. Seen here with his wife and child their entire lives lay before them and the future looked rosy. :). But his memory survives and has been held dear by his family members in all the years since his short life ended. I also found an old letter in a stack from relatives in England that I determined wasn't about anyone in our family. Will see how they turn out and then possibly do more. "It's only a star shell". Jack saw his son and wife for exactly one day before he was killed in that accident. I have not half the time I used to have but I enjoy the robust work much better and I get to see much more with working away. It's alright" said Poolman. Since she was a pharmacist at that same hospital perhaps she was given a discounted rate? One of the blessings of children is that we have a sense the future to help us be strong when we are tempted to give up. Emma was strong because I believe that "Only the strong survives. Little Willie is too young Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on November 25, 2017: My husband and I do not have children except for our 4-legged ones. He has been trying to get in the Army unbeknown to his parents, but Mrs T. thought his parents ought to be informed about it, so she wrote and told them about him and he had to go home in hot haste last night. I have a couple of your hubs in mind to fit some of the categories. I've been contacted by several "new" distant cousins I wouldn't have found otherwise who read my English Rose hub or one of several blog posts about that branch of the family. I am not the wild and reckless son you remember. It is fun looking back at things and learning from them. Oh Darling. Frequent letters and pictures and descriptions of the events surrounding the milestones in his son's life kept Jack updated and longing for the day to be able to see these things for himself and also begin to participate in his son's upbringing. such beautiful people; longing and loving from a distance. She went on to make the best of life and my lovely husband shares her enthusiasm for living life to the fullest. You obviously know how to keep a reader involved. Thanks for your comment. Crazy! One soldier, in the American Civil War, wrote to his mother: Rest assured my death shall not be that of a wicked coward, but that of a God-fearing Patriot if I am to perish in the cause. P.S. Write a review. So much for that latest update! Thanks for your comments and votes. We saw flashes and then heard "Bangs" and "Pops". I was in bed and just going to sleep. I still find interesting tidbits going through them almost 30 years after her death. Father, mother and son reunited after the war! Thanks for your comment. Thanks for your comment. Thanks for your comment. Letter From A Soldier’s Wife. She was actually separated from her husband for most of it due to the war and the memories of their shared times sustained her for the rest of her life as she never remarried. I am still married to their son and will soon be celebrating our 34th wedding anniversary! At least he got to see his son :). I saw information about the best hubbie awards somewhere but looked in Facebook and the Forums now to try and find the link and couldn't find it. Theirs is a classic marriage - an arranged marriage that became the most beautiful love marriage :) :). Tell Dad I shall to him as soon as I can get enough to tell him about. Finally received a physical address and if all else fails, will mail him the copies of information he requested. It cost $8.86 to send this message and it actually transpired a few days after the actual birth although paid for on the exact date. Next Article. But soon we shall have a move that is when we can get through the White Sea. This year will mark the 50th wedding anniversary of my being married to that little toddler in the photo. This is the happy father! All of our photos and memorabilia from World War 2 have already pretty much been sorted and assembled into photo album / scrapbooks. February 25, 2013 . I came across an article in a paper the other day about this district and it said that 14 or 15 years ago bears used to roam around hear [sic], but there seems to be nothing around now excepting the wild fowl, which are very numorous. His framed photo was always showcased in her home and she never remarried. I felt as if 220+ years fell away and I was right there with him in that log cabin in the mountains! There has been a bit of a fuss over Arthur this week. The gift of your sweet mother-in-law must indeed be a precious memory. Thank you for sharing this! This is the Union soldier’s letter to his wife, written on the eve of … US Army First Lieutenant Todd W. Weaver wrote a letter to his wife and his baby daughter to be read in event of his death. Thanks for your comment. So far I have only been contacted by strangers who wish more information about subjects I have authored. Imagine having your meals prepared, your bed linens changed and freshened and your baby brought to you for feedings and then being well tended while one rested up from giving birth for a total of 10 days! There is no way to predict the ending of a life and that is why we should live each day as if it were our last. Alastar Packer from North Carolina on July 24, 2012: A great one to share--you have so many gems its not easy choosing! Letters written by children during the First World War can be just as valuable a source of information as those written by servicemen. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 23, 2011: Yes this is sad but Emma and her son went on to live good lives. I can't help feeling a bit anxious dear. :)). When my mother-in-law was moving from her home in San Antonio to come and live in Houston (near us) in a senior citizen independent living place, she obviously had to downsize. A CIVIL WAR SOLDIER’S LETTER TO HIS WIFE 455 13 14 shall be my breath; or if the cool air fans your throbbing temple, it shall be my spirit passing by. Times were really different back then compared to today! Sadly, those last letters home would continue to document the tragic legacy of war, through Iraq and Afghanistan. And although it's not a letter per se, one 7th great-uncle was a Rev War hero of such renown that his journals have been published on the internet. It sounds like she was a wonderful example to others. Thank you! She of course suffered more than my husband because of his youth at the time his father was killed. We were all awake by now, we had a Miss Blair staying with us for the weekend. Thus many of the pictures Jack sent to his wife had censor stamps on the back of them. The weather is beastly but Mrs and Miss Willy are jolly people, hoping you are all well, love to all. Strange thing...some of my emails with downloads are received and others bounce back. I take my hat off to you. Nice that Pat's father-in-law lived a long life and that his son is Pat's husband. Did you get the £1-0-0 I remitted? I thought it was time to write some about my husband's side of the family. Poignant love letters written from the trenches of a World War One soldier to the girlfriend who later became his wife have been uncovered a century later by their great-grandson. You have in your possession valued pieces of ephemera to help recall this fateful story. Letter from Captain Sullivan Ballou to His Wife Sarah (1861) by Sullivan Ballou. Hey! Glad to hear those letters from your gf's war buddy are now in the Frisco TX HistSoc museum where not only other relatives can read them, but also those researching that period. Perhaps some of you have special letters from World War II or others from soldiers celebrating the birth of their son or daughter? Newlyweds, December 1942 - Two newly married pharmacists prior to Jack's deployment during WWII. Emma and her new baby boy (who would become my husband 26 years later). Peggy a delightful story on one hand but so sad on the other. Great story. It is becoming a lost art. Her parents subsequently had an apartment built onto their existing home. German soldier August Stramm wrote this letter to his wife Else on May 20, 1915, after a battle in what is now southern Poland. Fortunately years ago my mother and I sat down and working together put together several 100 page photo albums and labeled all the relative's names. Of the eight aces listed here, seven were killed in action between 1916 and 1918 or died in flying accidents during or after the war. Concentrate on the big picture and put aside all the minor distractions as much as possible. I am posting these letters as a tribute to my father and to all the men and women who served in the armed forces of the United States during that extraordinary time. My youngest brother was a disabled veteran so this particularly resonates with me. Maven Media Brands, LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Danson Wachira from Nairobi, Kenya on July 16, 2012: Great article, love can do wonders i believe. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 20, 2011: It was a sad time for his family including my future husband and mother-in-law. War was tough but you didnt expect to die in the peace when so young and fit. Great read! September 13, 2016 September 13, 2016 katelynniv Leave a comment. I added a link about your hub regarding veterans experiencing so many more suicides to my latest hub about tours of duty and Clare Luce. Evident in his writing are his love and concern for his family, friends, and neighbors in The Hills community. I love the photos and the letter. She was an inspiration to others. One such gentleman is receiving more information about the 50th aero squadron during WW1 in which my paternal grandfather had a role while in England. The book that you referenced sounds very interesting. Dreams of a "happily ever after" with her sweetheart Jack would now have to reside in memories of their short time spent together. Thanks for leaving your comment. Thank you for sharing the letter and photos. Thanks so much for sharing it on Hub Pages. Start your review of Since You Went Away: Letters to a Soldier from his Wife. I should know by now your *mother* would not throw out old letters and such! Brought me back to some of the stories of some of my own relatives who died so young in war. Abby shows up in this book, too. Here is my story: I heard the clock strike 11 o'clock. Another addition to the list of qualifiers for D.A.R. ;D. This was certainly not a long lasting happy reunion after coming home from the war. I know how you must have felt darling when you did not get my letters for so long. and I'm sure that letter from father to son became a treasured keepsake. Voted up. Between your wit and your videos, I was almost moved to start my own blog (well, almost..hehe) Excellent job. Of course modern communications have become speeded up and improved since those days with the exception of hand-written letters. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on January 08, 2012: Nice to know that you found this World War 2 letter interesting. I recently did that with some letters written after WW1 from a war buddy of my paternal grandfather's. Emily wrote this letter to Will before she had heard the devastating news that he had been killed in action. It's amazing how love travels to great distances. His unit found the "lost battalion" among other things. This post originally appeared in the Art Of Manliness ‘Trunk’ – a collection of cool stuff we find while wandering the vast deserts of the world wide web. Can you imagine a price of $80.00 for even a one day hospital stay today? This day that probably seemed so far off finally happened. Also the obituaries of family, friends and neighbors. War has changed every man, woman, and child. We must make the best of it while we have it. After all, they were already experienced at being parents! Bruce Eldon has come at last. How about the particulars? THE last letter sent home by a soldier in the trenches of the First World War was kept in the handbag of his grieving widow for the rest of her life. 1916- 18, trenches: contents. Someone actually read the hub I had written, contacted me...and the end result is that those letters are now in a historical society museum in Frisco, Texas. Give my best love to everyone at home, I often think about you all. That is where Emma and her son lived for several years prior to her being able to go back to work as a pharmacist and start leading a more independent life for her small nuclear family of two. July the 14th, 1861 Washington D.C. My very dear Sarah: The indications are very strong that we shall move in a few days -- perhaps tomorrow. Of course I told you we have had an entire change round and I have a new job now, part of the ship. Emily. But this I know because I saw, and so did everyone else in the house. It is lovely that their arranged marriage turned into a love match. Please don't be alarmed, all is well that ends well (and this did for us). They only saw each other for a total of 1 day before the accident and obviously at his young age, he has no memory of that meeting. Jabo spent most of his time between … A German Soldier’s Letter (1943) Background: By the fall of 1943, it was clear to Germans that the war was not going well. etc. An Uncensored Letter Home For the purposes of this article the letter written below will be uncensored and it will be written from a married soldier to his wife and children, although based on reality the writer of the letter is a fictional character and is not based on any one person. The author of this letter was my husband's father. 'My Dearest Will, I feel I must write you again dear altho there is not much news to tell you. This letter was one of a series written to his sister by sailor and former professional footballer Teddy Ashton when his ship HMS Albemarlewas stationed in Russian Lapland in 1916. After graduating from college with his pharmacy degree in hand Jack was too young at age 20 to be hired. My husband's parents had met each other when both were studying to become pharmacists while at Drake University in Iowa. Post navigation. Like you said, letters like this are really special. I also had one brother in the Navy and the other one in the Army. Her son and I are happily married so this story (from those earlier days) continues. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 24, 2011: Thanks for your comment on this World War 2 letter which certainly touches close to home as you know. For that reason it pains me no end when I think of the treasures that were lost forever when your mother tossed that suitcase in her garage. The telegram arrived this morning. Stellar Phoenix. Appreciate it. Definitely heartfelt. Joanna McKenna from Central Oklahoma on November 05, 2011: Peggy, I'm just not an tea and cookies socializer any more. Levertis Steele from Southern Clime on April 20, 2012: What a beautiful sad story! Cheryl J. from Houston, TX on July 23, 2011: A wonderful and inspiring hub page. I am quite alright, only anxious to get your letters. The grand, the noble, the fascinating problem of living. How are your hands now dear? As to visiting Houston, there is so much to see and enjoy here. Letter from Captain Sullivan Ballou to His Wife Sarah. For my part I hope he does go, he will be a jolly good riddance for there is nothing but rows and deceitfulness going on where he is. Even in the best of times we do not always understand why life works out the way it does. I'm so glad that Emma was able to live with her parents; that kind of support is priceless. They were roasted, there is absolutely no other word for it. May they have many more happy years! I was helping her with that and I noticed a suitcase packed with letters and documents from her mother's side of the family kept in her garage. Possibly more hub material! Nice seeing you here and thanks for the sharing of this article about that old WW2 letter from my husband's father to his mother regarding the birth of their son. Ha! Makes me think also how we forget our wounded veterans and families - wounded in both body, mind and soul. Joanna McKenna from Central Oklahoma on November 02, 2011: Peggy, after (15?) Except for one thing, though - I was really sorry to read about Jack's death. Soldiers have changed from young, reckless boys … Between 2 'clock and 2.30 o'clock, Lily (the servant) woke Miss Willy and told her she could hear the guns. Emma is now gone and hopefully she and Jack are once again enjoying each other's company. My Dear. Emma and her new growing baby boy (and my future husband!). You would do it justice with all of your knowledge. The surnames Savage and Sowerby are quite common, so it was quite a surprise to be contacted by "new" cousins! Nice to know more of your family history with regard to helping defend our nation. The men and women of that generation were truly extraordinary and should never be forgotten! The book even contains a letter from Japanese kamikaze pilot Captain Masanobu Kuno, who was killed on May 24, 1945, to his children: May the good LORD continually give you strength with your son all the days of your life.Actually I was crying when I read your hub. The same can be said of old photos, of course. Schoolmom24 from Oregon on September 12, 2013: Wow, what an amazing story! Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on August 06, 2011: I have written quite a few hubs about my side of the family. Sarah, do not mourn me dead; think I am gone and wait for thee, for we shall meet again. btw, if your paternal gf was in England in WWI, have you contacted the the UK's Imperial War Museum to see what information it might have about him or his unit? 14648374 Driver Ireland C.F. His letter is among the earliest of those preserved in which American soldiers confront the possibility that they are communicating with loved ones for the last time. We are much better off again as regards potatoes and other food stuffs for we have had a great quantity of stores. An extraordinary Christmas Eve love letter from a soldier to his wife in 1914. Hello, hello, from London, UK on July 20, 2011: A very sad destiny. Simone Haruko Smith from San Francisco on July 12, 2011: Aaaah, I have goosebumps! The details you provided makes it as if we are right there with them both. I don't know whether they will or not. The Internet is great sometimes and at times seems very obstinate as to how it works. Letters From a Soldiers Wife. These vintage letters are special indeed! Letters from the war are some of my favorite pieces of history. His son was a toddler of 16 months and was walking and talking. My parents completed 51 wonderful years of togetherness this January. This was a fairly common thing back then. I would've responded earlier, but yesterday got a hit on a post I left on a genealogy board TWO years ago! She lived and worked in post World War II Japan, as one of the only women on the team that went through all of the Bank of Japan's assets. I really enjoyed what you had to say, and more than that, how you presented it. to wife Jill of his wishes for her and their baby daughter. Camp 1 st U.S.C.T. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on April 27, 2012: The words in the WW2 letter were certainly heartfelt. P.S. 2patricias from Sussex by the Sea on July 31, 2011: By a strange coincidence Pat's father-in-law was also a pharmacist who served in WW2 - but in the British forces. No doubt they are on the way but I'm sure anxious to know what the details are. They lived with her parents until she could once again work after recovering from her injuries. I am today the happiest man on earth. Thanks for your comment regarding this World War 2 letter. A great landmark that has cared for our war wounded for many years. I shall probably send a little more next month or later. It was a fun project and naturally I heard many family stories as we were working on that project which took some time. Glad to hear you found this article of interest. It certainly does take one back in time! Joe Fiduccia from Monroe County, PA on February 01, 2015: It's incredible to be able to go back to someone's life in 1944 and relive that very moment. I would rather not describe the condition of the crew, of course they were dead - burnt to death. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on February 24, 2013: I truly appreciate your most complementary of comments. New mothers were pampered compared to the way they are treated today where a hospital stay for giving birth is almost like experiencing a revolving door. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on November 02, 2011: The Internet certainly makes it easier for people to find one another and communicate with regard to records of all types. Table for Three from Naples, Florida on October 19, 2012: It's great reading articles like this, my wife and I are both in the service so letters like those really hit home. Take care. The times may have changed and perhaps fewer handwritten letters are being authored these days because of the changes in technology but the sentiments are probably universally felt when a deployed soldier learns of the birth of his son. The British Army Postal Service delivered around 2 billion letters during the war. Thanks for the visit and comment. Mine are very sore, so chapped, and my left hand has got several chilblains on it and they do irritate. You've got so many great hubs, Peggy, but I find this one the best (at least, so far), the story, the message, the photos - wonderful indeed! Larry. I also thought that the letter was really sweet. I'm so sad for this...even so many years later...what a shame!! It's important to document the histories of people who lived through those times. Sherri from Southeastern Pennsylvania on July 20, 2011: Peg, you are such an inspiration. Born on April 11, 1746 at Attleborough, Massachusetts, to Ichabod Read and Elizabeth Chaffe, Oliver married Betty Force of nearby Wrentham. Sometimes, you know, I think that I could be happy, yes truly happy, away off far from the bother of human uproar, hidden away in some place of grandeur alone with you. What a drastic turn of destiny. Joanna McKenna from Central Oklahoma on November 01, 2011: Oops. I guess if there was good to be brought out, it is their love story, their son and the fact that they did get a brief reunion, which so many did not. My husband (her only child) got all of her attention and she was quite a spunky gal who went on to lead an exemplary type of life. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on July 31, 2011: That is a coincidence. That is good information that you gave at the end of your comment regarding donating items to genealogical or historical society or museums. Soldiers wrote letters in spare moments, sometimes from front line trenches or in the calmer surroundings behind the lines. Really Will I never saw such a boy as he is. We just need to make the best of each and every day granted to us while here. I have always loved the WWII era, been fascinated by it. If you have bundles of World War 2 letters and photos, perhaps you had better get busy cataloging and preserving them for future generations. Thanks for your comment. So don't despair that the leads you put out there about your own ancestors go unnoticed. As for my little boys, they will grow as I have done, and never know a father’s love and care. His grandpa became his father figure. 1225 South Grand Ave. Los Angeles, CA. Read the letter in full below. Families pulled together and supported one another during times of separation or stress such as was caused by this world war. I believe salmon are numerous at certain times of the year. Love from Mum and Dad.'. The Zepp was bombed from an aeroplane above, with an incendiary bomb by a Lieutenany Robertson (Johnson?). There's so much I have to say to you & yet I don't know how to say it. Read the letter in full below. Ha! Letter writing was a vital way of keeping in touch with family even across huge distances. I am so thankful that we did it together. Would you please write some more letters from differebt people? Do not be uneasy. Oh Sweetheart I'm so happy that I could shout for joy. Personally, after watching many episodes of "Inspector Morse" and "Inspector Lewis", I suspect the "manor house" was actually a building at one of the colleges at Oxford. I only have one WWII letter from a second cousin, but DO have a treasure trove of letters from a great-grandmother as well as several letters from my mother's cousins in England. We can't understand why his wife doesn't write. What a shock for the entire family! She wrung the joy out of each day as it presented itself and gave her son the benefit of her optimistic outlook on life. We should have left the ship to go away and do some work on another ship but we could not get away from our ship it was so rough. Your loving son Patrick. Joanna McKenna from Central Oklahoma on November 04, 2011: Your comments remind me that I need to get in touch with a WWII war museum in Norfolk, England, that houses (among many other things) files and memorabilia on the American air force squadrons that were stationed in the area in 1942 and '43. I have written quite a few stories from both sides of my family and have shared some from my husband's family also like this one that you just read. ;D. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on October 31, 2011: It was my mother-in-law who tossed out all that information...not my mother. It sounds as though you are uncovering enough good genealogical information on your own to keep you busy. This Emma seemed to do with the rest of her life. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on August 13, 2011: Agreed. Read the letter in full below. Today was the day that we all flew to San Diego. Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners. Thanks for your comment. I was pulled in by this story of your future mother and father in law...the letters, telegrams and the beautiful photos. The couple had six children at home, Budell says. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on February 01, 2015: I see from your bio that are interested in stories like this. Ballou was an American patriot who immediately and voluntarily left his career and family and enlisted in the Union army when the Civil War commenced. During WWII prior to letters being sent especially from a war zone country, there were censors who looked over the communications to make sure that if the letters or pictures fell into enemy hands no secrets of any military significance would aid in their efforts. such a miserable day mite..your soule goes to rest and peace who lost their life in war..least we forget them,..... Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on November 05, 2011: I understand your reasons completely.

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