This letter is the first solid pronouncement that he’s out of the hospital and back in service — which means he was hospitalized nearly four months. … More At Last! ‘I Am Back With My Outfit Now and Glad of It’
The lack of information about Babe’s whereabouts makes this letter particularly frustrating. Earlier letters about his hospitalization make it clear that he has received mail, so does this mean he’s been hospitalized in a different location? … More ‘I Haven’t Received Any Mail Since I’ve Been Here’
The boredom he is suffering from his hospitalization is palpable in this very brief letter, asking for another shipment of some basic supplies. And what’s a “nickel pie”? … More No, Actually, He’s Still in the Hospital When This Letter Is Written
How I complied with their requirements to make Babe’s information part of the record. … More Babe Is Now Listed in the Purple Heart Hall of Honor
An earlier letter from Babe references a movie he hadn’t seen — but perhaps his parents have. Your Friendly Blogger stumbled on The New York Times’ review of the picture “My Pal, Wolf,” and it’s definitely worth a look. … More A Priceless New York Times Movie Review from a 1944 Picture
