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War and Family: Letters Home
Lauren Muise
90 episodes
5 days ago
War and Family:Letters Home
What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world? That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital. My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time.  And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!
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War and Family:Letters Home
What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world? That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital. My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time.  And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!
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Episodes (20/90)
War and Family: Letters Home
The Ward Brothers -Bernard and Thomas, US Navy. Robert and Edward US Army
SP 1/c Bernard J. Ward, S1/c Thomas P. Ward, Pvt Edward J. Ward, Pvt Robert F. Ward. Four brothers - 3 overseas and 1 in service stateside. The brothers were from Hartford CT - their letters show how close the brothers were and their bond. Here their letters and their stories of serving in WW2 - so very far from home
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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5 days ago
20 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Cpl Edward J. Baptista, US Army AirCorp - KIA
Edward J. Baptista was from E. Boston MA and served in the US Army Air Corp. He enlisted in January 1941, and was sent to the Philippines, arriving just weeks before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Two days after Pearl Harbor, Japan attacked the Philippines, and Cpl Baptista found himself captured and on the Bataan death march. Cpl Baptista died July of 1942, at the age of 20. Please hear his story and his letters home while he was stationed in the US. If you know of the Baptista family, or his sister's family the MacRae's, please contact me - we need this heroes letters returned home.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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3 weeks ago
25 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
S/2 Glenn Allen US Navy & Pvt Grover Allen US Army
Glenn & Grover Allen, brothers from Haverhill MA served in WW2 in different branches of the military, one in Europe and one in the Pacific. Their letters were forwarded to me by Mr. Boyd of Georgia, hoping for their stories to be told and perhaps having the letters returned to family or appreciated by their home town of Haverhill MA. Please have a listen to their stories! I will be contacting veterans organizations in Haverhill MA shortly.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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1 month ago
12 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Cpl Robert D. Eltham, US Army
Robert D. Eltham served in the US Army. He was from Lorain Ohio, but lived in New Smyrna Beach Florida from 1950-1980.
Welcome to War and Family, Letters Home!
What if a letter your Grandfather or Grandmother wrote during WW2 - a letter you never knew existed - suddenly turned up in the world? That's what this podcast is about: real letters written home by US WW2 servicemen and women. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home - written from a fox hole, training camp, or a ship! My mission is simple: to bring these WW2 voices back to the families they belong to - one letter and one story at a time. And who knows! Maybe today you will hear a familar name or place - Mayyyybe this letter was meant for you !
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2 months ago
14 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Cpl Francis J. Cody, US Army Parachute Infantry Training
Cpl Francis J. Cody was from Harrison NJ. He was stationed at Fort Benning where he worked to train new recruits to the paratrooper forces.
What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world?
That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital.
My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time. And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.
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2 months ago
17 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
M/M Charles Arthur Jensen, U.S. Navy, SC-997
M/M Charles Arthur Jensen was from Salt Lake City Utah. Before being called up he worked at the Utah Ordance Plant. M/M Jensen's ship served in the Pacific bringing Marines ashore, taking screening positions of convoys and chasing subs. His ship SC-997 was part of the secret Project Hula at the end of the war.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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2 months ago
14 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Cpl Ralph Mebane Hunt, US Army Air Corp
Ralph Mebane Hunt of Pinnacle North Carolina was part of the 352 Fighter Sq., 353 Fighter Group. He was stationed in England and was part of the Mighty 8th Division.
Please listen to his story and his letter home to his Mom written in September of 1944. These men and these stories need to be remembered. If you should happen to know of Mr. Hunt's family, please pass along my podcast to them! I would love nothing better than to return this letter to his family
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2 months ago
13 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
MM3/c Russel Eugene Anderson, US Navy
Russel Eugene Anderson was born in Chicago IL and served in WW2 aboard the USS President Hayes in the Pacific. The President Hayes was an attack transport and was a part of the Battle of Leyte and Okinawa - they also provided emergency assistance in the bay of Manus when the USS Mount Hood exploded due to an accident.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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3 months ago
15 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
The Origin of the podcast
This week’s episode is going to be a little different. So stay with me as I share the origin story of War and Family Letters Home
I often get asked what made me begin this podcast – so I thought I’d take you all back to where War and Family: Letters Home really began – to a wooden box in an antique store – to two of the dearest friends I was blessed to have in my life... And in doing so, I want to re-tell you the story of Lt. Phillip Ralph Harris — a U.S. Navy pilot who was killed in action on May 9, 1945.
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3 months ago
15 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
PFC Nickolas J. Pappas, US Army Aviation Engineers
PFC Nickolas J. Pappas, of Wilkes-Barre PA, Served in the 1878th US Army Aviation Engineers during WW2 in the Pacific. He was part of the efforts on Saipan and Okinawa. His younger brother John served in the US Marine Corp and was wounded in the battle of Iwo Jima.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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3 months ago
17 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Corp. Leon Harry "Andy" Andreas Jr., US Army
Corp Andreas was born in Illinois but registered for WW2 while leaving in Terre Haute Indiana. he was part of the 3789th Q.M. Truck Co. His letter is part of the series talking about friends of Lt. James Wisby of Morgantown IN.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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4 months ago
15 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Corporal Albert W. Chase, US Army
Corp. Albert W. Chase, US Army. We catch up with Corp Chase in New Guinea after he arrived at a replacement depot on Goodenough Island.
ALSO! The family of Russel I. Armstrong, who was the subjiect of a podcast back in August of 2024 came across the podcast while doing some research on him - I am happy to report that Pvt Armstrongs letters have gone home!

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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5 months ago
12 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
T/5 Justin F. Morgan, US Army Aircorp
T/5 Justin Floyd Morgan of Morgantown IN, served in the US Army Aircorp in Europe. He served in the 3576th QM Unit.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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5 months ago
14 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
S/Sgt James R. Bond "Ducky", 390th Bomb Sq, US Army Air Corp
James R. "Ducky" Bond of Morgantown IN, served in the Pacific Islands.
During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at and help me get the letters home
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5 months ago
13 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Pvt Albert J. Vivier, US Army - LETTER SENT HOME!
Albert J. Vivier was from Massachusetts and served int eh 235th QM Truck Company in WW2. We catch up with him while serving in Italy, helping to get supplies to the forward troops.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!
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9 months ago
13 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
PFC Donald D. Eberling, US Army 179th Infantry - Letter Sent Home!
Donald Dean Eberling of Nashua Iowa served in the 45th Infantry Division, 179th Infantry Regiment. He joined the 179th as they began their march towards Munich and was part of the liberation of Dachau.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!
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9 months ago
19 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
Pvt Orin J. Wheeler, US Army, Cannon Co.
Pvt Orin J. Wheeler, US Army served in the Cannon Co of the 7th Infantry. At just 20 years old he ws part of the Battle of Anzio in Italy.
Pvt Wheeler hailed from my home state of Massachusetts, and returned their after the war to raise his family.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!
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9 months ago
15 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
T/Sgt William C. Beedle, US Army Air Corp., - Letter sent home!
T/Sgt Beedle served in the 560th and 562nd Signal Air Warning Corp in the European Theatre. He was also a radio technician that worked on the Bell-X1 aircraft, which Capt. Chuck Yeager flew to break the sound barrier in 1947!
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!
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9 months ago
16 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
T/Sgt Thomas Edward Snowden, US Army Air Corp
T/Sgt Thomas Edward Snowden was from Giddings TX and served in the US Army Air Corp in the 57th Fighter Group, 65th Fighter Squadron "The Pyramiders"
In this podcast I mention two webistes
57thfightergroup.org
soldiersangels.org
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!
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10 months ago
16 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
PFC George Paul Corthell, US Army Air Corp, Chemical Division
This week we have letters written by PFC George Paul Corthell of Tiffin and Oak Harbor Ohio. PFC Corthell served with the 862nd Chemical Co, Aviation Operations in Europe.
I'd like to thank Hampstead NH Cable Tv for their contribution which allowed me to purchase these letters at auction.
During WW2 women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.
Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. Please visit me on Facebook, or email me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Thank you for listening!
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10 months ago
16 minutes

War and Family: Letters Home
War and Family:Letters Home
What if a letter your grandfather wrote—one you never even knew existed—suddenly turned up in the world? That’s what this podcast is about: real letters written home by U.S. servicemen and women during World War II. Each one is a time capsule, carrying the voice of someone far from home, writing from a foxhole, a bunk, a ship, or a field hospital. My mission is simple: to bring these voices back to the families they belong to—one letter, one story at a time.  And who knows? Maybe today, you’ll hear a familiar name or a place. Maybe this letter was meant for you.

During WW2 men and women were deployed throughout Europe and the Pacific and their only means to communicate home was through letters, handwritten notes to assure those at home they were alright and waiting for letters from their loved ones to provide semblance of support and normalcy. Over the years I have collected letters with the intention of returning to family - but first I’d like to share who these men were, where were they from and the context of where the soldiers were and what role they played in the War.

Please sit back and get to know these members of the greatest generation. It is my hope that All letters in these podcasts will return to family. If you recognize the soldiers or families, please reach out to me at warandfamily@outlook.com and help me get the letters home
Visit us also on Facebook! War and Family, Letters Home
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090294016439&mibextid=LQQJ4d

Thank you for listening!