APPENDIX G
Letter: May 4, 1945
Friday 4 May 1945
Enroute to England
Kay darling,
The Army seems to take their time about doing things, but when they do act, they really do it in a hurry. Last Monday they told us that we were discharged from them as of the 1 st of May and that we would leave Mainz on a train for LeHavre. Sure enough we did and arrived this morning in LeHavre—trucks were waiting for us and brought us straight to the ships—I had planned on visiting Hub, but we had only an hour and a half to get our gear aboard ship, inspect us for lice (doesn’t that sound bad) and shave us off so here I am in the English Channel. If we had gotten released about two days sooner I would be on my way home within a few days—but since we won’t be able to catch the transport that is leaving—we are told that we leave about the last week of May for the states. I should arrive in the states the first part of June and should get my leave around the middle of June or a little after— at this writing that is our plan—but I wouldn’t put any money on it, darling—However, you may be a June bride—Do you mind being one? I hope not—If we are able to get married in June, will that interfere with your plan for Freida being your attendant? What month is the baby due? I’m sorry sweet if I foul up things by getting home so late but I’m afraid the admirals don’t see my viewpoint on such matters as getting home—
From the news casts I imagine I will be in jolly old England when the war ends in Europe—My prayers have been that this horrible mess will soon cease—but for some reason I can’t seem to get excited about it now—Guess because we all have been expecting it for the past month or so that we just figure it’s all over now—If the Japs would only see the light now and toss in the towel everything would be wonderful—Most of the fellows could go back home and start their lives over again—But evidently Hirahito doesn’t think the same as the Nazis and so you will probably be a Navy wife for a couple or three more years, Kay—Do you mind?
Sweet, I haven’t any thing of interest to write this time so I think I’ll close and read awhile—Do take care, love me, and write—Good night for now, darling—
I love you,
Stormy