PVT R.W. Peete

PVT. R.W. Peete
Nurnberg Post Stockade
U.S 53061646 APO 696 New York, NY

May 1951 - Jan. 1953

I received 45 letters between Apr. 1951 and Apr. 1952 .. at which time we discontinued corresponding..probably because I was dating, seeing other boys...and he had met a young German woman whom, his step-mother reported, he planned to bring back with him. Because of the things his sister told me I assumed all was lost between us. SO...it was with much surprise and joy that when he returned, alone, our feelings toward one another were the same as they had been when he left...or perhaps, even deeper...and we married 3 months later... and remained happily together for the next 58 years.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Letter No. 19

July 27, 1951

 Hi there darling,

  This has been the most enjoyable evening of my stay in Germany.  Guess where it was spent. One of our sergeants, Slaughter by name, invited me into his home for dinner. (I'm a country boy from the south so I should say supper.) First let me tell you about the meal; Steak, creamed potatoes, salad, tomatoes, hot biscuits with butter, coffee, cake and ice cream. and prepared with that southern touch.  (They're from Kentucky).  After finishing off the meal we drank coffee and told tall tales for an hour or so.  Then we moved into the living room and talked some more while listening to the radio and radio combination. To top all this off they have two big boxer  pups that lay on the floor and slept. Now all this doesn't sound very exciting, and it wasn't but just being in an American home, eating like a civilized person (incidentally we had table linen and napkins - which the army doesn't furnish in the chow hall) listening to the record player and just taking life easy in general is my idea of a great life.  He's, the serg,, , been in the army 16 years and his wife has been all over the world with him.  You should see their home. It is furnished very thoroughly, free of cost by the U.S. Government, along with 65 dollars a month for rations.  They have a good living provided for them by the government.  I really let my imagination run wild tonight believe me. By the way, their apartment would cost at least $125  a month back home. He draws about $300. a month salary.
   It's getting to be a task to get mail as I have to go back to 7810 ,which is about 6 miles from the stockade I got another letter from you today, (first in 3 days) and it was great.  Kitten, you'll never know how much your letters do for me.  I cant explain the feeling that runs through me while opening your mail.  I don't remember ever being as happy as I have been since meeting and going with you.  Nothing bothers me when I remember that I have the sweetest, prettiest and most loveable girl in the world waiting for me.  It's a great feeling.
   Kitten, that's about it for tonight.  I'll write a long letter this weekend and mail it Monday.  Till then, goodnight and pleasant dreams, liebling.

 I love you very much Charlene,
Bob
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