A Belgian friend to William Hendon

My dad passed away in 2004.

I discovered this letter amongst his army keepsakes.

Transcript:

Dear Bill,

Here I am at last, please excuse me not writing sooner but we celebrated peace, all last week, what a pity you weren't here. I'm sure you would have enjoyed it, the other boys from [unclear] stayed all the week but left for Germany on Sat & sorry they were to go, I can tell you, did you celebrate? or were you too busy? when are you coming to see us again? soon I hope. Some of the other boys have already been back & I'm expecting some more on Wednesday. How did the Germans react when they heard the war was ended? What a come down for them, eh? I'll bet they are not too friendly towards you, but in any case, don't trust them too much. We are all still keeping well & anxiously waiting Adele's husband, we haven't heard anything from him, but are expecting him any day now. Cheerio Bill & don't forget to write again to yours Sincerely I Moreau Affleck

Tagged:
Europe, VE Day

Contributed by:
Janet Farmer nee Hendon

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