Letter 206

In the East October 19th 1943

My Dear All at Homw !

Today I got a bunch of parcels and there were 4 larger ones amongst them. I got so much now that in the event we moving suddenly, I would not take it with me. I was glad to get the gloves I am ready for next winter now, and I already made some Pudding. The bad Butter I from August I used to fry potatoes, Things were a long time in transit it seems, but it did get here after all, so I must thank you very much. You must have had a good year for Grain and fruit back home, 2 good Horses, a Tractor, I would love to be there now but all is just fantasy of mine for now. The war will go on here until the last Battalion is destroyed. I am not suppose to write that but there is not much hope of a wars end soon and a return for us. I am writing this because a Comrade is going on furlough and will mail the letter for me. You better keep on praying that I come home in good shape one day. I am worried now that they will send me to the Infantry and there are 10 of us earmarked for that. You better get the dried grain in or the enemy drops fire bombs on it and you lose it all. Well Good night, do not worry and Greetings from

Your Heinrich.

From: Pvt 1st Class Heinrich Bredemeier, FP # 10331 = Art.Regt 117

To: Family H.Bredemeier, Rehren A.O. 12 near Rinteln-Weser