Below is the text written on June 18, 1944 and sent by V-Mail by my 101st Airborne father, David Clinton Tharp while in France after surviving D-Day. His letters sent home between January 1943 and December 1945 are forever preserved in the book, Comes A Soldier’s Whisper. For published works and future projects, visit www.JennyLasala.com
He was a radio communicator with the 101st Airborne, 502nd Five-0-Deuce PIR, Reg. Hq. and served under three Colonels, Michaelis, Cole and Chappui.
“My Darling,
Well, today is Sunday and a day of rest for me. Yes, we get a rest now and then.
I should have gone to church services this morning. But somehow, I didn’t feel just right in going after going through so many things I’ve seen recently. Perhaps I’ll start again after everything is all over, if I can bring myself to it. I suppose you’ve heard through the news broadcast or in the papers about what the troopers have ben doing over here. Well, here is a bit of news, I’ll bet you haven’t heard that way.
Our unit has been awarded the Presidential Citation for extraordinary service and heroism in performing or duties on June 6, 1944, something to be proud of.
Well, I must close for now. I’ll be back someday soon.
Love to all.”
~ David
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