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(Curiously, the letter is dated February
22nd, three and one half months earlier than the launch of the
invasion. Since James was killed on July 6, 1944, it is assumed that
the actual date was June 22nd. The exact text of the letter is
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February 22, 1944
France
Dear Mother,
Today the news came down that we can tell of some of the
things that happened on D-day. The morning before D-day our regiment
jumped and landed just out side of
[censored] where we
were their and fought for four days before the beach landing reached us
and gave us support. The first four days was rather exciting but we
still left them know that we were around. The (Gerry's) Germans are
good fighters but don't begin to compare with the Yanks. Their still
giving us plenty of stiff opposition.
Since the first four days I was also in an
attact
[sic] that
we attacted [sic] that we captured two towns. The French People are
really taking a beating in this
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war. Well, so much for that. I was glad to hear that you had gone
to Mary's for the summer. Hope you have an enjoyable summer, and
that the best of luck to you all.
i always enjoy pictures so if their are any new ones
hanging around, please send my way. Thanks for that one of you and
your grandchildren. I received it in time to carry it with me on my
combat jump. So you and your grandchildren have been in France
weather you knew it or not.
Well for now I'll close, and be sure and say Hello to
Mary, Kiddies and all. For now it's so long.
Your son,
James
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