Letter Home from German POW Walter Schmitt 2
Dublin Core
Title
Letter Home from German POW Walter Schmitt 2
Description
English Translation:
Scottsbluff POW Camp
September 21, 1944
My dear parents and Berthold,
During the course of this week I received Father's letter of June 11 of this year. I hope that things continue to go well for you and that you all remain in good health.
Please do not worry about me; everything is going all right. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity here to take part in any kind of instruction or classes. As much as possible, I study on my own. My greatest opportunity is to improve my English, and I am making good progress.
The weather here is quite pleasant. Although it is cold in the mornings, by midday it has become warm again. I am still working and find at least some variety in that.
A few days ago I received a book from Aunt Bepi, but apart from that I have received very little mail. She has a great deal of work with the Tibbett family and therefore has very little time. From you I have also received very little mail, but I do not attach much importance to that. When the war is over and we are back home again, I will be able to tell you more.
For today, heartfelt greetings to all of you from your
Son and brother,
Walter Schmitt
Scottsbluff POW Camp
September 21, 1944
My dear parents and Berthold,
During the course of this week I received Father's letter of June 11 of this year. I hope that things continue to go well for you and that you all remain in good health.
Please do not worry about me; everything is going all right. Unfortunately, I do not have the opportunity here to take part in any kind of instruction or classes. As much as possible, I study on my own. My greatest opportunity is to improve my English, and I am making good progress.
The weather here is quite pleasant. Although it is cold in the mornings, by midday it has become warm again. I am still working and find at least some variety in that.
A few days ago I received a book from Aunt Bepi, but apart from that I have received very little mail. She has a great deal of work with the Tibbett family and therefore has very little time. From you I have also received very little mail, but I do not attach much importance to that. When the war is over and we are back home again, I will be able to tell you more.
For today, heartfelt greetings to all of you from your
Son and brother,
Walter Schmitt
Date
September 21st 1944
Collection
Citation
“Letter Home from German POW Walter Schmitt 2,” CIC Museum, accessed August 27, 2026, https://cicmuseum.org/items/show/35.