Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home
18 June 1944 Stalag VIIIB, Teschen, Germany
My Darling Jean,
This is 18th June and we of course know of the landing in France and are naturally optimistic. Again wondering if Xmas will see us home. Darling sweetheart will years ever seem so long as these of our separation? How things must have changed at home. Jean I spend hours visualising my girl of 19 turned into a woman of 3 or 4 and twenty. I guess you'll be wondering about me too Dear. But one thing I know, my love for you will always be the same, the Jean I met and loved as a school girl will ever be you my dear. Keep yourself happy girl of mine. We'll come through. I'll be back for you some day no matter what.