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Memories of a Lost Generation: German War Letters, 1939–1945

Letter 371

Letter 371, page 1 of 3; transcription alongside
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Transcription

The author’s English translation, machine-read from his typed copy (scan); may contain small errors

In the East Sept 9th 1944

Dear Parents.

Did you get the parcels? I am sending greetings from here, hope all is well at home. Today I did not get any mail from you but a letter from Hans Möller. We already have bad weather here , it freezes every night , how is it at home, have you started lifting the potatoes yet? How did the thrashing go? Was there a good lot? How are our horses and other livestock. Can you get me a Cigarette lighter, no matter what brand it is as long as it works. All is well here otherwise, and so I will close now and sending you beloved Greetings,

Your Werner.

From: Pvt 1st Class werner Ketschau, FP # 27658 = Panzer Grenadier Regt 6

To: Fam. Erich Ketschau, Klein Olsen -Erfurt, Thurg,