Purple Hearts by Michael Grant

Author:Michael Grant
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: 2017-11-27T00:00:00+00:00

LETTERS SENT

Hi, Mom and Dad and Obal,

Well, we are all done with D-day. I imagine you’ve heard about it, and yes, I was there. Right on Omaha Beach.

And Obal? Guess what I’m assigned to? A colored tank battalion! And since I can practically hear you asking, yes, I have been inside a Sherman tank and I’ve ridden on one. In fact, I’m sitting on a log right now and not fifty feet away is one of our tanks having a bogie wheel replaced.

We are off the front line right now so I am helping to set up the aid station—mostly paperwork and unpacking boxes. I find it very boring, but dullness is welcome given the alternative. Anyway, the brass will probably move us up again soon, but please don’t worry. The Germans have been pretty decent about honoring the red cross, just like we do with their aid people.

I was so sorry to hear that Daddy is unwell. I hope it’s nothing serious. Get better soon, Dad!

Since you asked, Mom, I could use some things from home, but only if it’s easy, and only if it doesn’t strain the family finances. I would love a couple extra pairs of socks for myself. Also, if you happen to have any old, torn, or run stockings, those make excellent tourniquets. And this will sound crazy, but M&M’s, you know, the candy? I sometimes give a few to soldiers who are hurt. It calms them down and makes them think of home.

Well, that’s it for now. Daddy, get well!!

Love to you all,

Frangie

Dear Colonel Herkemeier,

I am writing to you as the mother of a soldier. My daughter Elisheva (Rainy) Schulterman works for you, I believe. We have not had a letter from her in some time. I’m sure I’m just being silly, but could you ask her to write so I know she’s all right?

Thank you,

Ethel Schulterman

Dearest Rio,

I feel that our last meeting went badly and I am sure I’m entirely at fault. I’m afraid I get a bit keyed up before a mission, especially as the previous two had gone badly with my plane having to return for repairs. I apologize if I was beastly.

Yesterday we had one of our socials, a sort of drinks-and-dancing evening in the village. All the guys were there and there were a lot of nurses and Red Cross ladies, but yours truly behaved like a perfect gentleman. I only danced with the old battle-ax who is in charge of the nurses, and I drank very little. You would have been proud.

Even if I had been tempted to stray or let my eye wander I’d have had no chance, because all the fellows have decided that you’re the sort of girl who might come after me with that knife of yours. It’s become a regular thing to tease me about you.

I don’t mind much because anytime they say your name I still see you not as you are now but as the girl I knew from back home in Gedwell Falls.

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