Letter from Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, February 17, 1944

Handwritten letter and envelope with transcript by Joe Olexa to Agnes Van Der Weide, dated February 17, 1944. The envelope is sent from Co. L, 26th Infantry A.P.O.-1, c/o Postmaster New York, New York, dated February 21, 1944. In the letter, Joe writes to Agnes while stationed in England and with an upcoming birthday, which he hopes to not spend in a foxhole. He also mentions his appreciation for the lipstick kisses Agnes includes with her letters and how his sister, Helen, is looking forward to meeting her someday.

World War II

1944-02-17

Grand Valley State University. University Libraries. Lemmen Library and Archives

Veterans History Project (U.S.)