Below are the second batch of letters that my father wrote to family from the front in World War I. These letters cover the period from March 10 to April 21, 1918. Most of the letters relate to family, and particularly my father’s disappointment that he is not receiving many letters from home. During this period, as referenced in a couple of letters, his unit was moved up to the front line, which at that time was a quiet sector. He alludes in one letter to roaming around in “no man’s land,” apparently just for the hell of it. I have difficulty wrapping my head around this mindset. Also I wonder about the a nineteen year old who will soon be faced with killing other human beings. I just don’t have a military mindset, I guess. In any case, I hope readers will find some interest in these letters. The letters yet to come are of more interest, as my father is exposed to the full horror of the war. For any war historians tuning in, the front line that is referenced was in the Toulon Sector, which was south and east of Verdun.
April 21, 1918
Westwind 
John, I commented, but not sure if it went through to you. Frank
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Hello Cousin John, I loved reading the letters written by your father. He must have been a remarkable man. I hav always admired people who can stay positive in any situation. I look forward to reading more of his letters. Liza
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Thank you Cousin Elizabeth. Probably have 3+ batches of letters to go. I think the ones to come get a little more interesting. Good to hear from you. J.
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