Letters to Mom: A World War II Soldier's Account of Sacrifice, Courage, and Love

Well, I am finally done with my training here . . . When I read your letter asking if we sleep on air mattresses, I had a good laugh. We sleep on the ground and like it.

Roy C. Meyer was seventeen when he enlisted in the US Army Air Forces during World War II. Stationed on a base in Grottaglie, Italy, he and his crew dropped bombs on heavily fortified targets.

Time and money don't mean much over here. I never know what day it is. On days we don't fly, time goes slow.

As the 449th Bomb Group suffered heavy losses, mail call was a lifeline.

Letters to Mom chronicles Roy's military experiences, from his first day of enlistment to his discharge as the war came to a close. His entertaining accounts provide an intimate look at courage and sacrifice during an extraordinary time in world history.

Don't worry, I am okay and I am sure things will work out alright.

Endorsements

"A captivating book. This collection of letters provides an honest, intimate glimpse into a young man's experiences while serving in the Army Air Force in World War II."

-Lauri Snider, Colonel (Retired), US Army

"A proper tribute to the thousands of men of the Greatest Generation who selflessly served our country and survived to return home to loved ones again. Mrs. Harper has sent a personal love letter back across the years, to thank her father, as only a daughter can."

-Paul Martin, board member AAFHA, Army Air Forces Historical Association