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St. John of Nepomuk
The statue of St. John of Nepomuk (also known as St. Nepomuk), the patron saint of bridges, was originally located on the “Scherbrücke,” a bridge that crossed over the Lauter River. The statue, created at the beginning of the 18th century, now stands at the entrance to St. Martin’s Church, which was built in the…
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1943-12-05
In his letter on this day, Bill writes about the new barracks, along with the improved recreational facilities, he has moved to as a result of his reassignment to the 79th Infantry Battalion. He also notes that he will try to telephone them [his parents] in the afternoon. He then comments that the beautiful California…
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1943-12-04
On this day in 1943, my uncle Bill was at Camp Roberts, in California. He just received his first letter from home the day before. He has yet to start basic training, although he was recently reclassified and moved to the 79th Infantry Battalion (US Army) as a rifleman. Given his poor eyesight he is…
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Neues Rathaus, Munich
The Neues Rathaus (New Town Hall) is one of Munich’s most recognizable landmarks, located on Marienplatz, the city’s main square. This ornate neo-Gothic building serves as the city hall and houses the office of the mayor. Construction on the Neues Rathaus began in 1867 and was completed in stages, with the final western portion featuring…
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Bill’s Letters Project
I had started posting the letters and cards Bill sent while in the US Army in the blog portion of this website, but this has become a bit overwhelming. At this point, I will post the letters in the “Work In Progress” section of this website and use the blog to note events related to the project…
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