United States,1942 -1946
This archive consists of well written correspondence detailing almost every move he made including his landing in France and his combat experience commencing at the end of February, 45. Brown was an Officer at the time of his entry to France, his letters home were mostly uncensored. 38 “V MAIL” Letters out of the majority being hand written. Enlisted in July 1942. Trained in an armored infantry unit for a year and a half until being chosen for OCS in Early 1944. A prolific writer averaging a letter every few days to home. Detailing his experience as a recruit through to every infantry and armored school he participated in including maneuvers in Tennessee. & Knoxville Ky, Landing in Country (France) on Feb. 15 1945 as a replacement Officer in the 109th Infantry Regt. Detailing his voyage from England to La Harve France “Destruction is Terrific” 1945 Feb 20 Traveled to Belgium … there was hardly a village which hadn’t been badly hit. You could see wreck German Tanks and Halftracks. 1945 March 24th Things got a little more active and they sent artillery and Machine gun fire… Our Artillery laid down a good barrage and Jerry shut up. I was making a reconnaissance for some platoon When a duel purpose AA Gun opened up, all we could do is crawl on the ground behind a stone wall with Jerry chasing us with fire. 1945 May 1st Germany. We pick up prisoners daily. The boys went up to the hills and caught some rainbow trout and pick up some Jerries on the side also. The 69th Div. Linked up with the Russians. 1945 May 7th A man came in a minute ago and said that all resistance has ended! Churchill will speak in a couple of hours. *1945 May 16th This letter details, in his words, his Combat experience from his landing in France to present day. A good group of “Occupation” Letters. Most interesting! Giving details of the Architecture and attitude of the German people (not what you would think). Including conditions. transferred back to the states in Sept. 1945. The letters read into 1946 until discharge
Paper, ink,Smallest 3 3/4" x 4 1/2",Largest 4" x 7 1/2"

From the collection of a Barrington, Rhode Island gentleman.