Uncle Bob's Legacy

Robt. L. McGill's End of WWII Letter
19 April 1945

Capt. RLMcGill, 75 Div HQ APO 451, %postmaster NYC. postmarked U.S. Army 451, Apr. 24, 1945. Addressed to his wife, Mrs. Robert L. McGill, 1027 Maple St., Alva, Oklahoma.

19 April 1945,
Germany

Darling,

Golly! I never saw anything like it. Got three letters from you, the latest one written only 7 days ago. Thats certainly amazing isn't it.

After reading all your busy letters, I almost feel bad about insisting that you get a job but I still think its a darn good idea for many reasons. You would honestly be so much happier. I'm sure with a few outside interests of that sort and honestly, honey, you know I wouldn't insist if I didn't think it was all for the best.

Some of us were discussing tonight how long we thought it would be before we went home under two circumsatnces.

First -- If we stayed here and were army of occupations after the war is over here, we decided it would be all of 1 1/2 to 2 years at the least. And that perdiction is based on something more than just guess work. It doesn't seem to pleasant but under the circumstances there is no alternative. The second possibility is going to another theater in which case it will still be about the same amount of time.

You know, honey, I really got a nice letter from Alice today. It was really swell of her to take time out and write. I will answer it as soon as I can. I have kept close tab on Dick's outfit from the map and he has been plenty busy and still is, in fact. He has had plenty more of the business than we have by a lot. I hope he does have a chance for some rest soon. I'm sure he really needs it if anybody does.

Anyway, darling, now that Drew Pearson has the war already over here and we are just mopping up, I am so glad to hear that. I'm sure some of the fellows nearer the front will to. They have been thinking all the time that the war was still going on and that the GD Krauts have still been shooting our people right along. I wish you wouldn't believe that tripe but instead listen to that General Ike Eisenhauer has to say. He knows what he is talking about.

There are a few conflicting reports coming in over the radio tonight. I haven't the faintest idea what they mean. Two of them say 15 mile counterattacks in 9th army sector and one says all organized resistance has ceased in Germany. Boy! I'm not from Missouri but I must be shown about this.

Anway if its true and the war here is over tomorrow, I still have that 1 1/2 years to sweat out until I will be home anyway. I'm afraid I'm not foolin' either, honey, unless I can fool someone a heck of a lot more than I think I can.

If mother does sell the house and you can move in with Bill and Ruby, I'm sure that will be swell with me. I guess though that is definitely up to you. Although, I certainly insist that you don't live with Grace. I really think Ruby and Bill are the ones, don't you?

I think Constance is just talking through her hat but I don't know. Maybe the deal is too good to pass up. Anyway knowing you will soon be settled makes me feel much better.

Had a darn nice letter from Vada telling about the fish fry etc. Must have been lots of fun. Bet you will have all kinds of things fixed for our house by the time I get home won't you sweet. You must spend lots of time sewing up a storm. I'm really glad you like being a housewife so much honey, because thats exactly what you are going to be -- my personal housewife, sweetheart, lover, companion, partner, and in fact everything all rolled up in 109 pounds of blood and passion -- thats you.

I adore you, honey, and golly but I hope I'm wrong in all my calculations about how long I think it will take to get home.

All my Love,
Bob

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Uncle Bob's Legacy

Robt. L. McGill's End of WWII Letter 19 April 1945

Robt. L. McGill's End of WWII Letter
19 April 1945