https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/war-and-family-letters-home--5524311What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world? That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital. My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time.  And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
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Thank you for listening!]]>enHistoryCopyright Lauren Muisehttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f02bcefe39527b0b03f127b0075d5764.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/war-and-family-letters-home--5524311Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:06:54 +0000Lauren MuiseLauren Muisewarandfamily@outlook.comWar and Family:Letters Home What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world? That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each...What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world? That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital. My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time.  And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!]]>false83b06578-53a7-5870-8b07-a0adc30678d7episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-john-radvak-391st-bomb-group--75399552
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home. I’m your host, Lauren Muise. Imagine sitting down while serving in WW2 with a piece of paper in front of you, thousands of miles from home, and writing a letter to the people you love. You don't know when or if they'll receive it.
You simply write—and hope it gets there. More than eighty years later, some of those letters are still here. They've found their way into antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history, separated from the families who once treasured them. Each week, I uncover the story behind one of those forgotten letters—the person who wrote it, the family waiting for it.  Honoring the men and women who served, telling their stories and whenever possible, return their letters home.  Maybe this letter is meant for you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/75399552Sun, 27 Sep 2026 15:51:45 +0000Lauren MuiseJohn Radvak hailed from Pennsylvania and was the son of immigrants from Czechoslovakia.  He served as a ground crewmaan helping to keep B=26 Marauders in the air at home in the US and deployed in the European Theater.  A young man who went from...
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home. I’m your host, Lauren Muise. Imagine sitting down while serving in WW2 with a piece of paper in front of you, thousands of miles from home, and writing a letter to the people you love. You don't know when or if they'll receive it.
You simply write—and hope it gets there. More than eighty years later, some of those letters are still here. They've found their way into antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history, separated from the families who once treasured them. Each week, I uncover the story behind one of those forgotten letters—the person who wrote it, the family waiting for it.  Honoring the men and women who served, telling their stories and whenever possible, return their letters home.  Maybe this letter is meant for you.]]>868391stbombardmentgroup,b26marauders,lettershome,usaac,usarmyaircorp,warandfamily,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-michael-t-mcveigh-us-army-782nd-military-police-battalion--74945874
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home. I’m your host, Lauren Muise. Imagine sitting down in 1944 with a piece of paper in front of you, thousands of miles from home, and writing a letter to the people you love.  You don't know when they'll receive it. You don't know when you'll be home.

More than eighty years later, some of those letters have found their way into antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history, separated from the families who once treasured them. And that's where this podcast begins. I uncover the story behind these forgotten letters— who wrote it, the family waiting for it. 

My hope is simple: to honor the men and women who served during World War II, preserve their stories, and whenever possible, return their letters home.  Because these aren't just old letters.  They're voices from the past.  And somewhere out there, one of those voices may belong to your family.    Maybe this letter is meant for you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74945874Sun, 06 Sep 2026 23:23:47 +0000Lauren MuisePvt. Michael Thomas McVeight served in the China India Burma Theater of WW2 in 782nd Military Police Battalion.  His letters home to his sister give a glimpse of a the experiences of a young man from Midland Maryland, who found himself thousands of...
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home. I’m your host, Lauren Muise. Imagine sitting down in 1944 with a piece of paper in front of you, thousands of miles from home, and writing a letter to the people you love.  You don't know when they'll receive it. You don't know when you'll be home.

More than eighty years later, some of those letters have found their way into antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history, separated from the families who once treasured them. And that's where this podcast begins. I uncover the story behind these forgotten letters— who wrote it, the family waiting for it. 

My hope is simple: to honor the men and women who served during World War II, preserve their stories, and whenever possible, return their letters home.  Because these aren't just old letters.  They're voices from the past.  And somewhere out there, one of those voices may belong to your family.    Maybe this letter is meant for you.]]>1230782ndmilitarypolice,greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,wflh,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-wilbert-e-krieger-us-army-15th-infantry-co-k--74530731
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home. I'm your host, Lauren Muise. More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home. They never imagined those letters would survive long after the war had ended. Yet some did. Today, they surface in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history, separated from the families who once treasured them. That's what this podcast is all about—honoring the men and women who served during World War II and reuniting their letters with the families who once cherished them.  Maybe this letter is meant for you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74530731Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:54:18 +0000Lauren MuisePFC Wilbert E. Krieger wrote his letter home to his girl Helen Ruetz on May 30, 1943.  When he wrote this letter he had no idea what the next two years would bring for him - He didn't know that within a few months he would be fighting his way through...
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home. I'm your host, Lauren Muise. More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home. They never imagined those letters would survive long after the war had ended. Yet some did. Today, they surface in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history, separated from the families who once treasured them. That's what this podcast is all about—honoring the men and women who served during World War II and reuniting their letters with the families who once cherished them.  Maybe this letter is meant for you.]]>113115thinfantry,greatestgeneration,toledooh,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,wflh,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-homer-harry-johnson-us-army--73344716A delivery driver.
A soldier who served his country despite losing an eye.
A husband and father who built a life after war. Today, more than 80 years later, Homer Johnson’s letter gives us a glimpse into a moment when he was far from home, holding onto hope and dreaming of the future. His story reminds us that behind every military record is a person—a person who loved, worried, hoped, and waited.

Thank you for joining me for another story of a World War II hero. If you enjoy hearing these remarkable stories and helping preserve the voices of the Greatest Generation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who believes these stories still matter. Every listener helps me continue this mission—bringing lost letters home and reconnecting pieces of history with the families who have been waiting for them.  Because history is not just found in textbooks. Sometimes it is tucked away in a box in an attic, written on a fragile piece of paper, and waiting decades for someone to finally listen.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73344716Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:07:01 +0000Lauren MuisePlease join me to hear the story of Cpl Homer Harry Johnson, A young immigrant family’s son. A delivery driver. A soldier who served his country despite losing an eye. A husband and father who built a life after war. Today, more than 80 years later,...A delivery driver.
A soldier who served his country despite losing an eye.
A husband and father who built a life after war. Today, more than 80 years later, Homer Johnson’s letter gives us a glimpse into a moment when he was far from home, holding onto hope and dreaming of the future. His story reminds us that behind every military record is a person—a person who loved, worried, hoped, and waited.

Thank you for joining me for another story of a World War II hero. If you enjoy hearing these remarkable stories and helping preserve the voices of the Greatest Generation, please subscribe, leave a review, and share this podcast with someone who believes these stories still matter. Every listener helps me continue this mission—bringing lost letters home and reconnecting pieces of history with the families who have been waiting for them.  Because history is not just found in textbooks. Sometimes it is tucked away in a box in an attic, written on a fragile piece of paper, and waiting decades for someone to finally listen.
]]>797greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2italyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2-roger-scott-hertz-us-navy-48th-construction-battalion-seabees--73170966Please take a moment to list to his story and honor his service.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the servicemen or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73170966Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:11:10 +0000Lauren MuiseIn this episode of War and Family Letters Home, hear the story of S/2 Roger Scott Hertz, US Navy.  Enlisted on his 18th birthday and just 19 years old when he deployed for the Pacific theater of war. Please take a moment to list to his story and honor...Please take a moment to list to his story and honor his service.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the servicemen or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>825constructionbattalion,seabees,usnavy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-coy-lee-padgett-usmc-5th-division-kia-iwo-jima-march-7-1945--73054149
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the servicemen or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73054149Sun, 19 Jul 2026 13:36:28 +0000Lauren MuiseIn this episode of War and Family Letters Home, we remember Pvt. Coy Lee Padgett, USMC, who was killed in action on Iwo Jima on March 7, 1945. His story reflects the courage of a generation and the enduring promise to remember those who gave their...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the servicemen or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
]]>836greatestgeneration,iwojima,mountsuribachi,usmc,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2kiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-rhoades-f-sawyer-us-army-112th-infantry--72822072
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families and that is what this podcast is about!  – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72822072Sat, 04 Jul 2026 21:54:29 +0000Lauren MuiseIn this episode, we follow the remarkable journey of PFC Rhoades Ferguson Sawyer of Company I, 112th Infantry Regiment, from his childhood in Massachusetts to the brutal battlefields of the Hürtgen Forest and the Battle of the Bulge. Through a letter...
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families and that is what this podcast is about!  – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>977112thinfantry,greatestgeneration,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-james-edwin-gledhill-us-army-aircorp-21st-weather-squadron-letter-sent-home--72715882For most people, the weather is simply something we complain about. For Corporal James Gledhill and the men of the 21st Weather Squadron, it was a weapon, a lifesaving tool, and sometimes the deciding factor in history itself. Their forecasts helped determine when armies would move, when aircraft would fly, and ultimately when the liberation of Europe could begin. And thanks to one simple V-mail letter, we have the opportunity to remember not only the man who wrote it, but the remarkable—and often overlooked—unit in which he served.

More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families and that is what this podcast is about!  – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72715882Sat, 27 Jun 2026 15:08:07 +0000Lauren MuiseWelcome to War and Family Letters Home. For most people, the weather is simply something we complain about. For Corporal James Gledhill and the men of the 21st Weather Squadron, it was a weapon, a lifesaving tool, and sometimes the deciding factor in...For most people, the weather is simply something we complain about. For Corporal James Gledhill and the men of the 21st Weather Squadron, it was a weapon, a lifesaving tool, and sometimes the deciding factor in history itself. Their forecasts helped determine when armies would move, when aircraft would fly, and ultimately when the liberation of Europe could begin. And thanks to one simple V-mail letter, we have the opportunity to remember not only the man who wrote it, but the remarkable—and often overlooked—unit in which he served.

More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families and that is what this podcast is about!  – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>90621stweathersqdrn,tartanarmy,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-norman-e-beck-us-army-195th-truck-company-china-burma-india--72407120
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. These are not just military records or casualty statistics. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72407120Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:23:22 +0000Lauren MuiseSergeant Norman E. Beck. From a boy growing up in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania… to a National Guardsman called into federal service… to a soldier living in bamboo huts deep in the jungles of Assam, helping build one of the most important supply routes of...
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. These are not just military records or casualty statistics. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>992195thtruckco,greatestgeneration,stillwellrd,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-arnold-john-nerthling-jr-us-army-232nd-port-company--72142267
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. These are not just military records or casualty statistics. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72142267Sun, 24 May 2026 15:51:45 +0000Lauren MuiseArnold John Nerthling,  A young man from Buffalo, with roots reaching back to the Seneca people of the Tonawanda Reservation, Arnold carried out the unglamorous but essential work that kept the Allied advance moving across the Pacific. His...
Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise More than eighty years ago, members of the Greatest Generation sat down with pen and paper to write home from training camps, ships at sea, foxholes, air bases, and distant battlefields. Most never imagined those letters would survive long after the war ended. But some did. They surface today in antique stores, estate sales, and auctions—small pieces of history separated from the families who once treasured them. These are not just military records or casualty statistics. They are personal stories of the men and women of WW2, whose words somehow survived the decades. These letters belong back to their families – maybe this letter was meant for you!]]>937232portco,greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rdm-3-c-luther-p-miller-us-navy-pc-1187-and-the-uss-oberon-letters-sent-home--72035666Navy radioman Miller witnessed a world at war. Yet perhaps his greatest contribution came after the fighting had ended — returning home to his wife and son, working long hours to provide for his family, and eventually building a company that would continue serving Appalachian communities for generations to come. In many ways, the story of Luther Patterson Miller is the story of so many Americans of the World War II generation — ordinary people who answered the call to serve, then came home and quietly helped build the communities that carried the country forward in the years after the war.

Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise This podcast shares letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. I find these letters in antique stores and auctions, research the letter writer and tell their story before, during and after the war. My mission is simple: to return World War II history to families—one letter, and one story at a time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72035666Sat, 16 May 2026 22:10:08 +0000Lauren MuisePlease join me to hear the story and letters of Luther Patterson Miller of Somerset Pennsylvania. Navy radioman Miller witnessed a world at war. Yet perhaps his greatest contribution came after the fighting had ended — returning home to his wife and...Navy radioman Miller witnessed a world at war. Yet perhaps his greatest contribution came after the fighting had ended — returning home to his wife and son, working long hours to provide for his family, and eventually building a company that would continue serving Appalachian communities for generations to come. In many ways, the story of Luther Patterson Miller is the story of so many Americans of the World War II generation — ordinary people who answered the call to serve, then came home and quietly helped build the communities that carried the country forward in the years after the war.

Welcome to War and Family: Letters Home.  I am your Podcast Host/ Lauren Muise This podcast shares letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. I find these letters in antique stores and auctions, research the letter writer and tell their story before, during and after the war. My mission is simple: to return World War II history to families—one letter, and one story at a time.]]>1129greatestgeneration,usnavy,ussoberon,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-julian-a-nichols-u-s-army-483rd-engineering-maintenance-co-letters-sent-home--71822007
This podcast shares letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. My mission is simple: to return World War II history to families—one letter, and one story at a time.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71822007Fri, 01 May 2026 23:59:17 +0000Lauren MuiseWelcome to the 100th episode War and Family Letters Home! This episode is about Cpl. Julian Andrew Nichols of the 483rd Engineering Maintenance Co.  Cpl Nichols served in both the European and Pacific theatre of war.  Join me to hear his letters and...
This podcast shares letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. My mission is simple: to return World War II history to families—one letter, and one story at a time.]]>1111100podcastepisode,483rdengineering,greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-martin-leroy-phy-424th-anti-tank-106th-infantry-division-us-army--71468031War and Family: Letters Home. I’m your host, Lauren Muise. This podcast is built around letters — real letters — written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. My mission is simple: to return that history to families, one letter and one story at a time. Each letter is a time capsule — a voice carried forward from a foxhole, a barracks bunk, a ship at sea, or a field hospital half a world away. And I hope that someone listening today will hear a familiar name…
Or recognize a hometown… and reach out. Because these letters belong home. Maybe this letter… is meant for you.

Pvt Phy served bravely in the 424th anti-tank battalion – the type of unit often overlooked in WW2 history. They were specialized, supporting and rarely in the spotlight unless something went terribly wrong.  The battalion’s story is not one of sweeping victory, but of duty under impossible conditions.  Anti-tank units were the last line between advancing armor and vulnerable infantry.  In the Ardennes, that line bent and in many places it broke – but not without resistance.  Their experience is a reminder that history is often shaped not just by triumphs, but by moments of shock, endurance, and survival.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71468031Sun, 19 Apr 2026 20:56:47 +0000Lauren MuiseWelcome to War and Family: Letters Home. I’m your host, Lauren Muise. This podcast is built around letters — real letters — written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. My mission is simple: to return that history to families, one...War and Family: Letters Home. I’m your host, Lauren Muise. This podcast is built around letters — real letters — written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. My mission is simple: to return that history to families, one letter and one story at a time. Each letter is a time capsule — a voice carried forward from a foxhole, a barracks bunk, a ship at sea, or a field hospital half a world away. And I hope that someone listening today will hear a familiar name…
Or recognize a hometown… and reach out. Because these letters belong home. Maybe this letter… is meant for you.

Pvt Phy served bravely in the 424th anti-tank battalion – the type of unit often overlooked in WW2 history. They were specialized, supporting and rarely in the spotlight unless something went terribly wrong.  The battalion’s story is not one of sweeping victory, but of duty under impossible conditions.  Anti-tank units were the last line between advancing armor and vulnerable infantry.  In the Ardennes, that line bent and in many places it broke – but not without resistance.  Their experience is a reminder that history is often shaped not just by triumphs, but by moments of shock, endurance, and survival.

]]>1012greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2antitank,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-victor-pettus-miles-us-army-315th-combat-engineers--70958266
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70958266Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:19:33 +0000Lauren MuiseVictory Pettus Miles was born in Gray Summit Missouri.  he served in the 315th Engineer combat Battalion, it's motto: "We Make"   S/Sgt Miles served in the European theatre and was part of the first wave of landings at Omaha Beach. During WW2 men and...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>962falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ph-m-1-james-frances-murphy-u-s-navy-uss-piedmont--70218788
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70218788Mon, 23 Feb 2026 01:27:37 +0000Lauren MuisePharmacist’s Mate First Class James Francis Murphy served where he was needed most—aboard the USS Piedmont, standing ready to save lives in the shadow of war. He survived the dangers of the Pacific, returned home, and now rests among heroes in...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>851usnavy,usspiedmont,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvts-john-and-walter-thousand-345th-infantry-us-army--70063090
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70063090Sat, 14 Feb 2026 23:57:35 +0000Lauren MuisePvt John Louis Thousand and Pvt Walter Frederick Thousand were from Cedar Rapids, Iowa and served together in the European theatre.  The brothers stayed together through training, and fighting in the Battle of the Bulge all the way to central Germany...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>967cedarrapids,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,wwiifalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/m-sgt-phillip-h-blinn-xix-corp-us-army--69684702During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69684702Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:28:08 +0000Lauren MuiseM/Sgt Phllip H. Blinn served in the XIX Corp., US Army in the European Theater. His Mom and Phillip's stepfather, were working for the US Army in Honolulu Hawaii and were present during the bombing of Pearl Harbor, his mom receiving a medal for valor....During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>1065greatestgeneration,pearlharbor,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-robert-atlas-ingram-793rd-bombardment-sq-us-army-air-corp--69497791warandfamily@outlook.com
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69497791Sun, 18 Jan 2026 17:21:41 +0000Lauren MuiseRobert Atlas Ingram of Cheraw South Carolina served in the 793rd Bomb Squadron of the 468th Bombardment Group. He was stationed in India, China, and later on the Island of Tinian in the Mariana Islands. If you know of the Ingram family of Cheraw SC,...warandfamily@outlook.com
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>948cherawsc,greatestgeneration,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-william-e-frye-555th-ord-med-railhead-co--69490113Pvt Frye was friends with Pfc Roy Clark, featured in a previous episode.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69490113Sat, 17 Jan 2026 20:00:09 +0000Lauren MuisePvt William E. Frye served in the US Army later in the war, helping to repair rail tracks and depots to move supplies forward to support the troops as they moved into Germany. Pvt Frye was friends with Pfc Roy Clark, featured in a previous episode....Pvt Frye was friends with Pfc Roy Clark, featured in a previous episode.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>653greatestgeneration,ligonierpa,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-charles-a-fritchman-jr-us-army-302nd-infantry--69297450What if an ancestor who served in World War II—someone you never even met—had written letters you never knew existed… and suddenly they surfaced in the world?
That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. My mission is simple: to bring these World War II voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time.
Facebook Page: War and Family Letters Home
Email: warandfamily@outlook.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69297450Sun, 04 Jan 2026 15:52:46 +0000Lauren MuiseIn this first episode of 2026 we will hear an amazing story about courage, American grit and survival. PFC Fritchman, of Bethlehem PA, served in WW2 and was captured by the Germans in February 1945. He was a POW for 73 days at Stalag-IXB at Bad Orb....What if an ancestor who served in World War II—someone you never even met—had written letters you never knew existed… and suddenly they surfaced in the world?
That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. My mission is simple: to bring these World War II voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time.
Facebook Page: War and Family Letters Home
Email: warandfamily@outlook.com]]>1273302ndinfantry,greatestgeneration,usarmyinfantry,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-james-roy-clark-us-army-110-infantry-letters-sent-home--68841518During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68841518Wed, 03 Dec 2025 01:25:15 +0000Lauren MuisePvt. James R. Clark served in WW2 in the US Army, 110th infantry. James was from Ligonier PA, and was with the 110th at the battle of Bastogne. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>883greatestgeneration,ligonierpa,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,wreathsacrossamericafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ward-brothers-bernard-and-thomas-us-navy-robert-and-edward-us-army-letters-sent-home--68481207During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68481207Sun, 09 Nov 2025 00:46:52 +0000Lauren MuiseSP 1/c Bernard J. Ward, S1/c Thomas P. Ward, Pvt Edward J. Ward, Pvt Robert F. Ward. Four brothers - 3 overseas and 1 in service stateside. The brothers were from Hartford CT - their letters show how close the brothers were and their bond. Here their...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>1244greatestgeneration,militarybrothers,usarmy,usnavy,warandfamilylettershomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-edward-j-baptista-us-army-aircorp-kia--68197659During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68197659Sat, 18 Oct 2025 19:28:24 +0000Lauren MuiseEdward J. Baptista was from E. Boston MA and served in the US Army Air Corp. He enlisted in January 1941, and was sent to the Philippines, arriving just weeks before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Two days after Pearl Harbor, Japan attacked the...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>1525bataandeathmarch,bostonma,usaaf,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-2-glenn-allen-us-navy-pvt-grover-allen-us-army--68070181During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68070181Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:01:52 +0000Lauren MuiseGlenn & Grover Allen, brothers from Haverhill MA served in WW2 in different branches of the military, one in Europe and one in the Pacific. Their letters were forwarded to me by Mr. Boyd of Georgia, hoping for their stories to be told and perhaps...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>765usarmy,usnavy,ussdunlap,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-robert-d-eltham-us-army--67748308Welcome to War and Family, Letters Home!
What if a letter your Grandfather or Grandmother wrote during WW2 - a letter you never knew existed - suddenly turned up in the world? That's what this podcast is about: real letters written home by US WW2 servicemen and women. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home - written from a fox hole, training camp, or a ship! My mission is simple: to bring these WW2 voices back to the families they belong to - one letter and one story at a time. And who knows! Maybe today you will hear a familar name or place - Mayyyybe this letter was meant for you !]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67748308Sat, 13 Sep 2025 21:31:47 +0000Lauren MuiseRobert D. Eltham served in the US Army. He was from Lorain Ohio, but lived in New Smyrna Beach Florida from 1950-1980. Welcome to War and Family, Letters Home! What if a letter your Grandfather or Grandmother wrote during WW2 - a letter you never...Welcome to War and Family, Letters Home!
What if a letter your Grandfather or Grandmother wrote during WW2 - a letter you never knew existed - suddenly turned up in the world? That's what this podcast is about: real letters written home by US WW2 servicemen and women. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home - written from a fox hole, training camp, or a ship! My mission is simple: to bring these WW2 voices back to the families they belong to - one letter and one story at a time. And who knows! Maybe today you will hear a familar name or place - Mayyyybe this letter was meant for you !]]>895greatestgeneration,lorainoh,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-francis-j-cody-us-army-parachute-infantry-training--67584774What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world?
That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital.
My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time. And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67584774Mon, 01 Sep 2025 20:32:12 +0000Lauren MuiseCpl Francis J. Cody was from Harrison NJ. He was stationed at Fort Benning where he worked to train new recruits to the paratrooper forces. What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world?...What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world?
That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital.
My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time. And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.]]>1047fortbenning,harrisonnj,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2paratroopertrainingfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/m-m-charles-arthur-jensen-u-s-navy-sc-997--67497170During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67497170Sun, 24 Aug 2025 17:31:26 +0000Lauren MuiseM/M Charles Arthur Jensen was from Salt Lake City Utah. Before being called up he worked at the Utah Ordance Plant. M/M Jensen's ship served in the Pacific bringing Marines ashore, taking screening positions of convoys and chasing subs. His ship...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>898greatestgeneration,patriotickennyfoundation,usnavy,warandfamilylettershojme,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-ralph-mebane-hunt-us-army-air-corp--67408547Please listen to his story and his letter home to his Mom written in September of 1944. These men and these stories need to be remembered. If you should happen to know of Mr. Hunt's family, please pass along my podcast to them! I would love nothing better than to return this letter to his family]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67408547Sun, 17 Aug 2025 22:44:49 +0000Lauren MuiseRalph Mebane Hunt of Pinnacle North Carolina was part of the 352 Fighter Sq., 353 Fighter Group. He was stationed in England and was part of the Mighty 8th Division. Please listen to his story and his letter home to his Mom written in September of...Please listen to his story and his letter home to his Mom written in September of 1944. These men and these stories need to be remembered. If you should happen to know of Mr. Hunt's family, please pass along my podcast to them! I would love nothing better than to return this letter to his family]]>827greatestgeneration,pinnaclenc,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mm3-c-russel-eugene-anderson-us-navy--67251903During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67251903Mon, 04 Aug 2025 23:11:06 +0000Lauren MuiseRussel Eugene Anderson was born in Chicago IL and served in WW2 aboard the USS President Hayes in the Pacific. The President Hayes was an attack transport and was a part of the Battle of Leyte and Okinawa - they also provided emergency assistance in...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>920al-vanhumanesociety,greatestgeneration,usnavy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-origin-of-the-podcast--67146064 I often get asked what made me begin this podcast – so I thought I’d take you all back to where War and Family: Letters Home really began – to a wooden box in an antique store – to two of the dearest friends I was blessed to have in my life... And in doing so, I want to re-tell you the story of Lt. Phillip Ralph Harris — a U.S. Navy pilot who was killed in action on May 9, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67146064Sun, 27 Jul 2025 21:04:19 +0000Lauren MuiseThis week’s episode is going to be a little different. So stay with me as I share the origin story of War and Family Letters Home I often get asked what made me begin this podcast – so I thought I’d take you all back to where War and Family: Letters... I often get asked what made me begin this podcast – so I thought I’d take you all back to where War and Family: Letters Home really began – to a wooden box in an antique store – to two of the dearest friends I was blessed to have in my life... And in doing so, I want to re-tell you the story of Lt. Phillip Ralph Harris — a U.S. Navy pilot who was killed in action on May 9, 1945.]]>916ltharris,thetalonbeadingcompany,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2kiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-nickolas-j-pappas-us-army-aviation-engineers--67100066During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67100066Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:03:01 +0000Lauren MuisePFC Nickolas J. Pappas, of Wilkes-Barre PA, Served in the 1878th US Army Aviation Engineers during WW2 in the Pacific. He was part of the efforts on Saipan and Okinawa. His younger brother John served in the US Marine Corp and was wounded in the...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>1022greatestgeneration,headstrongproject,usarmyaviationengineers,wilkes-barrepa,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corp-leon-harry-andy-andreas-jr-us-army--66790031During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66790031Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:24:13 +0000Lauren MuiseCorp Andreas was born in Illinois but registered for WW2 while leaving in Terre Haute Indiana. he was part of the 3789th Q.M. Truck Co. His letter is part of the series talking about friends of Lt. James Wisby of Morgantown IN. During WW2 men and...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>938armyquartermaster,morgantownin,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corporal-albert-w-chase-us-army--66566809ALSO! The family of Russel I. Armstrong, who was the subjiect of a podcast back in August of 2024 came across the podcast while doing some research on him - I am happy to report that Pvt Armstrongs letters have gone home!

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66566809Sun, 15 Jun 2025 17:41:07 +0000Lauren MuiseCorp. Albert W. Chase, US Army. We catch up with Corp Chase in New Guinea after he arrived at a replacement depot on Goodenough Island. ALSO! The family of Russel I. Armstrong, who was the subjiect of a podcast back in August of 2024 came across the...ALSO! The family of Russel I. Armstrong, who was the subjiect of a podcast back in August of 2024 came across the podcast while doing some research on him - I am happy to report that Pvt Armstrongs letters have gone home!

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>761greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-5-justin-f-morgan-us-army-aircorp--66360860
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66360860Sun, 01 Jun 2025 23:21:04 +0000Lauren MuiseT/5 Justin Floyd Morgan of Morgantown IN, served in the US Army Aircorp in Europe. He served in the 3576th QM Unit. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters,...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>852armyqmunits,morgantownin,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-james-r-bond-ducky-390th-bomb-sq-us-army-air-corp--66285782 During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66285782Mon, 26 May 2025 19:21:57 +0000Lauren MuiseJames R. "Ducky" Bond of Morgantown IN, served in the Pacific Islands. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home... During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home]]>785390thbombsquad,greatestgeneration,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-albert-j-vivier-us-army-letter-sent-home--64240058During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64240058Fri, 07 Feb 2025 04:03:31 +0000Lauren MuiseAlbert J. Vivier was from Massachusetts and served int eh 235th QM Truck Company in WW2. We catch up with him while serving in Italy, helping to get supplies to the forward troops. During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific...During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>835greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2quartermasterunitfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-donald-d-eberling-us-army-179th-infantry-letter-sent-home--64065269During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64065269Fri, 31 Jan 2025 03:29:24 +0000Lauren MuiseDonald Dean Eberling of Nashua Iowa served in the 45th Infantry Division, 179th Infantry Regiment. He joined the 179th as they began their march towards Munich and was part of the liberation of Dachau. During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe...During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>1146greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-orin-j-wheeler-us-army-cannon-co--63913859Pvt Wheeler hailed from my home state of Massachusetts, and returned their after the war to raise his family.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63913859Sun, 26 Jan 2025 16:33:57 +0000Lauren MuisePvt Orin J. Wheeler, US Army served in the Cannon Co of the 7th Infantry. At just 20 years old he ws part of the Battle of Anzio in Italy. Pvt Wheeler hailed from my home state of Massachusetts, and returned their after the war to raise his family....Pvt Wheeler hailed from my home state of Massachusetts, and returned their after the war to raise his family.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>902greatestgeneration,usarmy,usarmycannonco,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-sgt-william-c-beedle-us-army-air-corp-letter-sent-home--63745546During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63745546Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:39:22 +0000Lauren MuiseT/Sgt Beedle served in the 560th and 562nd Signal Air Warning Corp in the European Theatre. He was also a radio technician that worked on the Bell-X1 aircraft, which Capt. Chuck Yeager flew to break the sound barrier in 1947! During WW2 women were...During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>972bell-x1,greatestgeneration,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-sgt-thomas-edward-snowden-us-army-air-corp-letter-sent-home--63665471In this podcast I mention two webistes
57thfightergroup.org
soldiersangels.org
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63665471Sun, 12 Jan 2025 18:02:20 +0000Lauren MuiseT/Sgt Thomas Edward Snowden was from Giddings TX and served in the US Army Air Corp in the 57th Fighter Group, 65th Fighter Squadron "The Pyramiders" In this podcast I mention two webistes 57thfightergroup.org soldiersangels.org During WW2 women were...In this podcast I mention two webistes
57thfightergroup.org
soldiersangels.org
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>984giddingstx,greatestgeneration,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-george-paul-corthell-us-army-air-corp-chemical-division--63526871I'd like to thank Hampstead NH Cable Tv for their contribution which allowed me to purchase these letters at auction.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63526871Tue, 31 Dec 2024 15:45:51 +0000Lauren MuiseThis week we have letters written by PFC George Paul Corthell of Tiffin and Oak Harbor Ohio. PFC Corthell served with the 862nd Chemical Co, Aviation Operations in Europe. I'd like to thank Hampstead NH Cable Tv for their contribution which allowed...I'd like to thank Hampstead NH Cable Tv for their contribution which allowed me to purchase these letters at auction.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>970greatestgeneration,tiffinohio,usarmyaircorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-james-w-and-cpl-julian-l-scarborough-us-army--63500248During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Also please check out Roch n' Rumble! A nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity to veterans to learn how to play an instrument. Instruments and instructions are provided to veterans - please consider donating funds, or perhaps an instrument to find out how, lease visit Rocknrumble.Boston
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63500248Sat, 28 Dec 2024 20:12:06 +0000Lauren MuiseThis week we have letters written home by two brothers from Lawrenceville Virginia. Pvt James W. Scarborough served in the 1177th Military Police Aviation and Cpl Julien L. Scarborough served with the 752nd Tank Battalion. During WW2 women were...During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Also please check out Roch n' Rumble! A nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity to veterans to learn how to play an instrument. Instruments and instructions are provided to veterans - please consider donating funds, or perhaps an instrument to find out how, lease visit Rocknrumble.Boston
Thank you for listening!]]>1055greatestgeneration,lawrencevilleva,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corporal-noel-charles-reed-us-army-military-police--63438369During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Also please check out Roch n' Rumble! A nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity to veterans to learn how to play an instrument. Instruments and instructions are provided to veterans - please consider donating funds, or perhaps an instrument to find out how, lease visit Rocknrumble.Boston
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63438369Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:47:06 +0000Lauren MuiseCpl Noel Charles Reed was from Fairfield Vermont as a Military Police Officer. During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home...During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Also please check out Roch n' Rumble! A nonprofit organization that provides an opportunity to veterans to learn how to play an instrument. Instruments and instructions are provided to veterans - please consider donating funds, or perhaps an instrument to find out how, lease visit Rocknrumble.Boston
Thank you for listening!]]>1057greatestgeneration,rockn'rumble,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s2c-kenney-p-miller-us-navy--63225384During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63225384Sun, 08 Dec 2024 17:44:27 +0000Lauren MuiseKenneth Paul Miller was from Pennsylvania and served in the U.S. Navy during WW2 and he was stationed at CASU-22 During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters,...During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>840greatestgeneration,orwigsburgpa,usnavy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-henry-ellis-carlisle-us-army--63079572During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63079572Sat, 30 Nov 2024 20:54:56 +0000Lauren MuiseHenry Ellis Carlisle was from Pierson Florida and a fern grower. He served in the Ordnance at Tidworth England During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters,...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>806usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,wreathsacrossamerica,ww2,ww2ordnancefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-oliver-paul-theodore-anderson-us-marine-corp--62698206Let's also celebrate the return of Lt. Sadie Cohen's letter home! I talk about that at the end of this podcast!
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62698206Tue, 12 Nov 2024 00:51:29 +0000Lauren MuisePFC Anderson served in the 23rd Marines, 4th Division. He saw some of the worst of the Pacific, fighting in Saipan, Tinian and Iwo Jima. Please take a moment to hear his story, and his letter. If you know of the Anderson family of Pittsburgh, please...Let's also celebrate the return of Lt. Sadie Cohen's letter home! I talk about that at the end of this podcast!
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>962usmc,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2pacific,ww2veteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-john-william-willie-phillips-us-army--62593182During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62593182Sat, 02 Nov 2024 23:29:20 +0000Lauren MuisePFC John William (Willie) Phillips, a farmer of Virginia served in the 116th Infantry and the 1906 Ordnance. Hear his letters home to his sister Virginia in 1943 and 1944! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>855usarmy,usarmyordnance,virginia,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/corp-joseph-donald-hamel-us-marine-corp--62252605During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62252605Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:26:40 +0000Lauren MuiseCorporal Joseph Donald Hamel, United States Marine Corp. Corp Hamel fought with the 7th Marines in grueling fighting through the Pacific, he wrote his letter home while undergoing training for Operation Iceberg.. The Battle of Okinawa. During WW2 men...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>9357thmarines,battleofokinawa,greatestgeneration,usmc,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-walter-raymond-shipp-us-army-kia-feb-17-1945-manila--61302444During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61302444Sun, 08 Sep 2024 16:20:58 +0000Lauren MuiseS/Sgt Walter Raymond Shipp was from Kenton Ohio. He was killed in action on Feb 17, 1945 at the age of 31, during the Battle of Manila. Please listen to his story, and his letter home written in August of 1944 to his sister Hazel back home. During...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>1013usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2kia,ww2pacificfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-kenneth-e-goff-usaaf--61245361also!  an exciting update to the podcast about S/K Herbert C. Brummett!

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61245361Mon, 02 Sep 2024 22:23:16 +0000Lauren MuisePFC Kenneth Evert Goff of Michigan served with the 4th Air Force Replacement Depot Squadron 403, in the Pacific.  also!  an exciting update to the podcast about S/K Herbert C. Brummett! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the...also!  an exciting update to the podcast about S/K Herbert C. Brummett!

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>985b24liberators,greatestgeneration,skbrummett,usaaf,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pvt-russel-i-armstrong-jr-letters-sent-home--61163439During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61163439Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:36:20 +0000Lauren MuisePvt Armstrong served in the US Army with 98th infantry division – Iroquois division, 389th Infantry Regiment at the end of the war, assigned to occupied Japan under General MacArthur. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>869398thinfantry,farmersofww2,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-joseph-frederick-pratt-jr-us-army-air-corp--61064141During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61064141Sat, 17 Aug 2024 18:10:00 +0000Lauren MuiseJoseph Frederick Pratt Jr., of Jacksonville Florida was a pilot of a B26 Marauder Bomber in WW2. He flew 282 combat hours over Italy, France and Germany, all before the age of 22 yrs old. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>1242b26marauder,storiesbehindthestars,usaaf,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stanley-j-dombrowski-naval-armed-guard--60913119During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60913119Sat, 03 Aug 2024 20:59:39 +0000Lauren MuiseS/1 Stanley J. Dombrowski served as a Naval Armed Guard of the Merchant Marine ship the SS Eielson during WW2. Hear about brave service of the Armed Guards, the Merchant Marines, and hear S/1 Dombrowski's letters home. During WW2 men and women were...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>1259navalarmedguard,usnavy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2merchantmarinesfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-warren-papkey-us-army-medic--60758591During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60758591Sun, 21 Jul 2024 17:35:55 +0000Lauren MuisePvt Warren Papkey was from Massachusetts and served with the Medical Detachment of the 175th Infantry. Please have a listen and hear a bit about the Army Medics of WW2. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>970greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2armymedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-carl-t-wagner-pfc-donald-p-wagner--60626906
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60626906Sun, 07 Jul 2024 21:01:46 +0000Lauren MuiseThe Wagner brothers both served in WW2. Carl served in the Pacific, and Donald in Europe - he was killed in action in France July of 1944. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!]]>1060normandy,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-sadie-cohen-u-s-army-nurse-letter-sent-home--60602959During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60602959Thu, 04 Jul 2024 17:58:19 +0000Lauren MuiseLt. Sadie Cohen served as an Army Nurse in the Pacific theatre or WW2 at the 60th General Hospital in New Guinea and Philippines. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>1007greatestgeneration,usarmynurses,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-john-robert-nelson-us-army-aircorp--60394170Mentioned in this episode is SoldiersAngels.org Please check them out to find ways to help active and veteran service men and women and their families.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60394170Sat, 15 Jun 2024 13:26:49 +0000Lauren MuiseS/Sgt Nelson served in WW2 in the 60th Transport Group, deploying paratroopers, flying in supplies and evacuating wounded both in North Africa and Italy. Mentioned in this episode is SoldiersAngels.org Please check them out to find ways to help...Mentioned in this episode is SoldiersAngels.org Please check them out to find ways to help active and veteran service men and women and their families.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>851greatestgeneration,soldiersangels,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-1-clifford-emil-hehn-us-navy-kia-2-27-1942-aboard-the-uss-langley-letter-sent-home--60240487Just two months later, while trying to bring P40 aircraft to the island of Java, she was attacked by Japanese bombers and sunk. Please listen to the story of Seaman First Class Clifford Emil Hehn and the final hours of the USS Langley.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home



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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60240487Fri, 31 May 2024 19:44:31 +0000Lauren MuiseClifford Emil Hehn joined the US Navy in 1939 when he was just 17 years old. At the time of the Pearl Harbor attack he was aboard the USS Langley, the very first American aircraft carrier, anchored off the Philippines. Just two months later, while...Just two months later, while trying to bring P40 aircraft to the island of Java, she was attacked by Japanese bombers and sunk. Please listen to the story of Seaman First Class Clifford Emil Hehn and the final hours of the USS Langley.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home



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https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d]]>1296greatestgeneration,usslangley,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2pacificfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2nd-lt-earl-l-urban-kia-april-1945-701st-td-battalion--60170734
This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2024. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is – however more importantly it is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of our country. The fallen heroes who never made it home.
2nd Lt. Earl Leonard Urban served in the 701st Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was just 27 years old when he lost his life on the battlefields of Northern Italy.
Please take a moment and listen to the story of his life, and hear his letter home to his Mom.
Please share this podcast - the more listeners I have, the better chances I have to send these letters home.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60170734Sat, 25 May 2024 14:57:08 +0000Lauren MuiseThank you for joining me for our annual Memorial Day episode of War and Family: Letters Home. This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2024. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is – however...
This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2024. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is – however more importantly it is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of our country. The fallen heroes who never made it home.
2nd Lt. Earl Leonard Urban served in the 701st Tank Destroyer Battalion. He was just 27 years old when he lost his life on the battlefields of Northern Italy.
Please take a moment and listen to the story of his life, and hear his letter home to his Mom.
Please share this podcast - the more listeners I have, the better chances I have to send these letters home.]]>891greatestgeneration,memorialday,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ensign-dale-c-alexander--60091015During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home


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Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60091015Sun, 19 May 2024 19:12:15 +0000Lauren MuiseEnsign Dale Cleveland Alexander, US Navy Pilot. He was originally Illinois and he was trained in DeLand Florida as a Dive Bomber Pilot. Mr. Alexander was also very involved in the beginnings of the DeLand Naval Air Station Museum. During WW2 men and...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home


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Thank you for listening!]]>881usnavy,usnavypilot,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2divebomberfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-james-t-mcallister--59994032During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.



Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home


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Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59994032Sun, 12 May 2024 22:04:42 +0000Lauren MuiseJames Teasdale McAllister was a soldier from Philadelphia PA and he served with Battery A 265th Field Artillery Battalion in Europe. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.



Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home


https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Thank you for listening!]]>775greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-james-h-ryder-us-army--59826525During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.



Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home


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Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59826525Sat, 04 May 2024 21:11:34 +0000Lauren MuiseSgt Ryder was from Massachusetts and served in teh India-Burma-China theatre of war. During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.



Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
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Thank you for listening!]]>1202dday,usarmy,veteranshistoryproject,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-william-j-lynn-usmc--57147406**Amazing update on the podcast episode where we learned about Lt Richard K. Kauffman Jr and a postcard he wrote to his son from England in 1944 while serving as a combat cameraman. Well! Richard Kauffman III contacted me ! And today, 79 years later, while recording Sgt Lynn's podcast I got confirmation that the podcast has made it home! That is what this podcast is all about! returning history to families, one letter and one story at a time!
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.



Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


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Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57147406Sat, 07 Oct 2023 19:28:31 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home **Amazing update on the podcast episode where we learned about Lt Richard K. Kauffman Jr and a postcard he wrote to his son from England in 1944 while serving as a combat cameraman. Well! Richard Kauffman III contacted me...**Amazing update on the podcast episode where we learned about Lt Richard K. Kauffman Jr and a postcard he wrote to his son from England in 1944 while serving as a combat cameraman. Well! Richard Kauffman III contacted me ! And today, 79 years later, while recording Sgt Lynn's podcast I got confirmation that the podcast has made it home! That is what this podcast is all about! returning history to families, one letter and one story at a time!
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.



Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home


Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home


https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Thank you for listening!]]>956battleofguam,usmc,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/john-e-hogan-jr-uss-pc1564-us-navy-letter-sent-home--57016304During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57016304Sun, 01 Oct 2023 16:58:04 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.


Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home

Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d
Thank you for listening!]]>1227usnavy,usnavysoundmen,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2massachusettsveteransfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t5-sgt-steven-vanderziel-us-army-medic--56918727During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56918727Sun, 24 Sep 2023 20:55:00 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!]]>1054usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2armymedicfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/private-sigmund-valdimeer-westad-us-army-combat-engineer--56832675https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
#ww2 #CombatEngineer #warandfamilylettershome #USArmy #USveterans #WreathsAcrossAmerica]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56832675Sun, 17 Sep 2023 20:53:00 +0000Lauren MuiseAround the 16:50 mark, you will hear my dog Sam wanting to comment on the podcast. Since Sam is a rescue, and as you will hear in the podcast, Pvt Westad was a supporter of local animal shelters.... I decided to leave it in. I'd like to think that...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
#ww2 #CombatEngineer #warandfamilylettershome #USArmy #USveterans #WreathsAcrossAmerica]]>1122combatengineer,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,wreathsacrossamerica,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-richard-king-kauffman-jr-aaf-3rd-combat-camera-unit-postcards-sent-home--56752540https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
#ww2 #CombatCameraUnit #warandfamilylettershome #USAAF #WW2KIA]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56752540Sun, 10 Sep 2023 14:51:13 +0000Lauren MuisePlease find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
#ww2 #CombatCameraUnit #warandfamilylettershome #USAAF #WW2KIA]]>855combatcameraunit,usaaf,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2kiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/chaplain-j-howard-laughlin-lt-col-us-army--56190366https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56190366Sun, 23 Jul 2023 14:15:53 +0000Lauren MuisePlease find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>1303armychaplains,usarmy,usmilitary,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tech-5-frank-robert-mcvicker-us-army-band--56075426https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56075426Wed, 12 Jul 2023 19:49:35 +0000Lauren MuisePlease find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>10248tharmyband,monagahelapa,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-salvatore-samuel-fiorelli-us-army-letter-sent-home--54883889https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54883889Sat, 24 Jun 2023 16:48:20 +0000Lauren MuisePlease find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the...https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>1350greatestgeneration,usarmy,usarmyqm,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/major-bernice-a-dudziec-us-army-nurses-corp-letter-sent-home--54464322During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Hear the story of the U.S. Army Nurses that served on teh front lines of Italy!
If you would like to support my mission of returning history to families, one letter and one story at a time, please consider buying me a cup of coffee ! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET
This podcast is a labor of love - funded solely by me, and I never EVER charge a family for the return of letters.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54464322Fri, 16 Jun 2023 22:21:59 +0000Lauren MuiseA first for War and Family, Letters Home Podcast! A letter written by a US Military Woman! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Hear the story of the U.S. Army Nurses that served on teh front lines of Italy!
If you would like to support my mission of returning history to families, one letter and one story at a time, please consider buying me a cup of coffee ! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET
This podcast is a labor of love - funded solely by me, and I never EVER charge a family for the return of letters.]]>1273thegreatestgeneration,usarmy,usarmynursescorp,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-leo-c-pomorski-us-army--54215185
Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

Please visit Soldier's Angels and adopt a soldier serving overseas! www.soldiersangels.org

Take a look at the footage of the RMS Orcades, as found by the Deep Open Research crew in 2014
https://vimeo.com/274890533

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54215185Sat, 10 Jun 2023 20:26:40 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET Please visit Soldier's Angels and...
Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

Please visit Soldier's Angels and adopt a soldier serving overseas! www.soldiersangels.org

Take a look at the footage of the RMS Orcades, as found by the Deep Open Research crew in 2014
https://vimeo.com/274890533

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>1076greatestgeneration,soldiersangels,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-ben-j-dudziec-ghost-corp-us-army-letter-sent-home--54084854Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54084854Sat, 03 Jun 2023 14:35:39 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET During WW2 men and women were...Please find me on Facebook and YouTube and if you would like to help support my mission, please click on this link - and buy me a cup of coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/kOuXYjRET

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>1413greatestgeneration,usarmy,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2soldiersfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cpl-tech5-alfons-s-dudziec-kia-july-15-1944-letter-sent-home--54017095
This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2023. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is – however more importantly it is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of our country. The fallen heroes who never made it home.
One such hero is Corporal Alfons Stanislaus Duziec, Tech 5, US Army, 83rd Division, 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery B, KIA July 15, 1944 Carentan, France.
I would like to now tell my listeners about this young man who gave all for his country
Find us on Facebook and YouTube at War and Family, Letters Home. Email at warandfamily@outlook.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54017095Sat, 27 May 2023 16:49:29 +0000Lauren MuiseThank you for joining me for a very special Memorial Day episode of War and Family: Letters Home. This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2023. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is –...
This episode is being recorded Memorial Day weekend 2023. Memorial Day is sometimes thought of as the kick off to the summer months, and it is – however more importantly it is to honor those that made the ultimate sacrifice and gave their lives in defense of our country. The fallen heroes who never made it home.
One such hero is Corporal Alfons Stanislaus Duziec, Tech 5, US Army, 83rd Division, 322nd Field Artillery Battalion, Battery B, KIA July 15, 1944 Carentan, France.
I would like to now tell my listeners about this young man who gave all for his country
Find us on Facebook and YouTube at War and Family, Letters Home. Email at warandfamily@outlook.com]]>1360322ndfa,memorialday,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2kiafalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-emile-julius-leonardo-us-army-air-corp-letter-sent-home--53943893During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53943893Sat, 20 May 2023 17:11:10 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from...During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!]]>1002fightercontrolsquadron,usarmy,usarmyaircorp,warandfamily,warandfamilylettershomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-john-gundy-mabus-us-army--53858550 During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook and YouTube ! War and Family, Letters Home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53858550Sun, 14 May 2023 16:40:15 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from... During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook and YouTube ! War and Family, Letters Home]]>970falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/t-sgt-j-marshall-mccracken-us-army-air-corp--53759145
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53759145Sat, 06 May 2023 13:24:27 +0000Lauren MuisePlease find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>897falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/m-sgt-william-bandorick-us-army-letter-sent-home--53646638
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53646638Tue, 25 Apr 2023 22:49:18 +0000Lauren MuisePlease find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home...
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>1538falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-armond-rpj-mitchell--53483832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53483832Sun, 09 Apr 2023 13:48:26 +0000Lauren MuiseDuring WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide...693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-william-h-fougere-and-pfc-paul-ison--53412760
Interview with PFC Paul Ison.
https://ekmhs.org/2013/07/11/a...


During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53412760Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:50:32 +0000Lauren MuisePlease find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!! Interview with PFC Paul Ison. https://ekmhs.org/2013/07/11/ashland-native-paul-e-ison-and-his-famous-death-valley-photo-from-okinawa-in-wwii/ During WW2 men and women were...
Interview with PFC Paul Ison.
https://ekmhs.org/2013/07/11/a...


During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.]]>803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prc-vincent-g-demartino-327th-glider-infantry--53249700
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During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53249700Sat, 18 Mar 2023 21:50:24 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home Please find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!! During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten...
Please find us on Facebook and YouTube ! Like, follow and Subscribe!!

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home]]>1063warandfamily,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2-podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-jerome-donald-eckert--53168356 During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53168356Sat, 11 Mar 2023 16:58:27 +0000Lauren MuiseWar and Family:Letters Home During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from... During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home]]>648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sgt-roger-lee-evans-us-army--53095955https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53095955Sat, 04 Mar 2023 17:43:46 +0000Lauren MuisePlease visit us on Facebook and our new YouTube Channel War and Family, Letters Home. Please like, follow and subscribe!544falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-james-hazen-hardy-jr-us-navy-argus-letter-sent-home--52879853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52879853Tue, 28 Feb 2023 17:43:51 +0000Lauren MuiseLt James Hazen Hardy Jr, US Navy ARGUS893falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-edward-e-west-us-army-aircorp--52850920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52850920Sat, 25 Feb 2023 21:30:59 +0000Lauren MuisePFC Edward E West 490th Bomber Squadron888warandfamily,warandfamilylettershome,ww2,ww2-podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/warren-b-hale-jr-momm3c-war-and-family-letters-home--52776019WARANDFAMILY@outlook.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52776019Sat, 18 Feb 2023 17:18:58 +0000Lauren MuiseWarren Bertram Hale Jr, USN WARANDFAMILY@outlook.comWARANDFAMILY@outlook.com]]>652warandfamilylettershomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s1c-charles-edward-polinski-usn-letter-sent-home--52703777]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52703777Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:57:11 +0000Lauren MuiseCharles Edward Polinski S1C USN]]>635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-raymond-edgar-ayers--51058226https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51058226Sun, 28 Aug 2022 17:58:17 +0000Lauren MuisePFC Raymond Edgar Ayers783warandfamily,warandfamilylettershome,ww2-podcastfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/captain-william-r-white-us-army-ct-cc--50912156https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50912156Sun, 14 Aug 2022 15:52:29 +0000Lauren MuiseCaptain William White of Virginia825falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/machinist-mate-maurice-mort-j-edgington--50729841https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50729841Wed, 27 Jul 2022 18:53:10 +0000Lauren Muise835falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-james-c-j-ross-us-air-force--50692946https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50692946Sun, 24 Jul 2022 03:05:50 +0000Lauren Muise757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/pfc-william-donald-jackson--50519662https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50519662Sat, 09 Jul 2022 17:28:29 +0000Lauren Muise110th Infantry WW2712falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ammc-james-lockett-bowers-us-navy-us-army-letter-sent-home--50369376https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50369376Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:14:06 +0000Lauren MuiseJames Lockett Bowers, Elizabethton, Carter County, TN968falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/s-sgt-edward-bedishian-60th-field-artillery--50256529Warandfamily@outlook.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50256529Sun, 19 Jun 2022 15:04:32 +0000Lauren MuiseIf you know of the Bedishian Family, please contact me at Warandfamily@outlook.comWarandfamily@outlook.com]]>1034falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-roland-earl-smith-us-army-letter-sent-home--50232593https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50232593Fri, 17 Jun 2022 00:26:34 +0000Lauren MuiseLt Smith served in both WW2 and Korea953falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wesley-delvin-rikala-mechanic-petty-officer-3rd-class-usn-letters-sent-home--50072276https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50072276Sun, 05 Jun 2022 19:34:51 +0000Lauren MuiseReturning history to families one story at a time861falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-phillip-ralph-harris-war-and-family-letters-home--49977574https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49977574Sat, 28 May 2022 14:16:24 +0000Lauren MuiseSpecial Memorial Dan Episode of War and Family Letters Home913lettershome,memorialday,warandfamily,warandfamilylettershomefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lt-phillip-ralph-harris-kia-us-navy-pilot--49973691https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49973691Sat, 28 May 2022 00:27:54 +0000Lauren Muise912falsefull