Letter 221
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The author’s English translation, machine-read from his typed copy (scan); may contain small errors
In the field January 4th 1944
Dear Parents and Grand Dad !
Today I take the time to write again to you. I was unable to send you Greetings and a happy New Year earlier. On Dec 29th we were ordered to move to another location to set up a workshop .
Everybody and everything that was not immediately needed at the front was required to move retreat further back . On my wagon I carried the oil and antifreeze for the Gun carriers so I was a sort of supply gnome for the front. If only I could stay on this job, I would be happy, it seems to be a good live here with a bunch of men under a good Command. I can sleep again at nights but the lice have not one away, the roads are slippery from the ice, I traveled 100 Kilometers this week and the Horses needed Ice skates. For now I wish you all the very best for a New Year, and a long awaited end of the war but I am still worried about a Infantry transfer. If I think about it, I lose all interest , so for now, all my very best.
Your Heinrich.
From: Heinrich Bredemeier Fp # 10331 = Artillery Regt 117 of the 111" Infantry Division
To: Family Heinrich Bredemeier Rehren A.O. # 12, near Rinten-Weser