The Encounter of the People of Austria with US Soldiers after
World War II
An Austrian-American Dialogue
The Encounter of the People of Austria with US Soldiers after
World War II
An Austrian-American Dialogue
Dear Folks,
I don't have much to say except its really turning out to be a long war. It seems as if officers will be here forever, but surely our time will be coming soon. If I have to be over here I'd rather be in Germany than any other place because there when we want something we get it and here every one breaks their neck to make sure that the civilians are satisfied. Personally I don't care whether they have anything or not. If anything that I hate is some of these people to tell me how innocent they are of the war. I think much more of the one who admits that he was a Nazi and let it go at that. These Austrians if something happens to them or a little property is damaged more crying and gripping come off than anyone I have ever heard, simply because the army has to treat them as an ally. I don't know what I am but I'm strictly anti everything.
I went to Salzburg yesterday and I like to have not gotten back for the snow was pretty deep. In places the road was so slick on could hardly get up a hill. Two boys were killed ahead of us. Our wrecker is out day and night picking the wrecks up.
Olene seems to think I stay over here because I want to but what I want makes little difference. I still have no idea for sure as to when I can come home. I think in February, but by then a million things can happen. All enlisted men above 55 points are leaving now but it does not seem as if officers points are going to drop. The division is supposed to come home in February so I should be with it, if I can't get there before then.
I have to pay the company tomorrow and what a headache that is for I have to go everywhere to find all of the men. At home on would be scared to run around over the country with thousands of dollars, but here no one seems to pay much attention to our responsibility. I dread to see pay day come, for its really a worry.
As you well know, I'd give anything to come home, but as of right now I cannot so there is no need to cry about it. I certainly am not doing any good in this place and I'm sure ready to leave.
Mother I sent you and Carolyn a little thing for Christmas. Some of the boys gave me some cigars to that was all I could get for Daddy. We are not allowed to buy any thing from the civilians.
I've been hunting a good deal lately. I got a dachshund for a bird dog, and he is pretty. Pheasants are hard to flush up and one almost has to have a dog. We also have plenty of deer but I don't like deer to eat. Pheasant are almost like Quail except larger.
Must go.
Love, Y. B.