Letter 207

In the Field on Oct 24th 1943

My Dear All at Home !

I am not suppose to write just now, we are under ahail of Artillery fire from the Russians and they attacking constantly, last night, our whole front was taken back a few Kilometers but it could have been delayed until all the heavy weapons are back , the Russians a, of course keep pressing on. But we could not stop them altogether, we reinforced the Infantry with 30 men from our Battalion . I was was the lucky one again, as I was behind looking after the horses I am not with Gerhard now, I am ammunition carrier, that is not a pleasant job, there is no sleep, and we exposed to the Russian Fighter Bombers and Panzers. Nothing we can do, it faith, whatever happens, we have to take it. I put my trust in God , nothing else will help. I got your letter from Oct 10th when you wrote about the air fight above Rehren, we don’t see any German planes here, all we have as a defense is the Flak. I am glad I got good gloves for the night I wonder what the winter will bring us. Who is the Westerman guy who was awarded that Memorial medal in the Village? Dear Parents, when will the day come that we see each other again. Lets hope for God’s help.

I write as often as I can, if nothing arrives with you, remember, there is a war going on somewhere.

Heinrich.

From: Pvt Heinrich Bredemeier FP # 10331 = Art.Regt 117

To: H.Bredemeier Rehren A.O. # 12 Near Rinteln,