Wednesday, December 12, 2012

Christmas at the Front

"Sitting around a miniature Christmas tree and opening a Christmas package are (front row, left to right) S/Sgt. John F. Suchanek; and Pfc. Joseph G. Pierro; and (back row) Sgt. Charles M. Myrich; and Sgt. Leon L. Oben. All are members of F. A. Bn., 3rd Div. Pietramelara, Italy. December 16, 1943." - From the U.S. Army Center of Military History 

"Pfc. George E. Neidhardt, with 9th Army in Germany, opens a holiday package sent from his home. Dec 1944" - From the U.S. Army Center of Military History

WW2-era Christmas Card
Merry Christmas!

3 comments:

Ron Scheer said...

Good pics. Thanks.

Linda said...

Good stuff. Really helps me know better what the war was like for those young men.

Have a wonderful Christmas!

Linda

Anonymous said...

Such great photos! Merry Christmas!!