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Private J. D. Caves: The Long Journey Home

8 October 1944 CMDO E728, Oderburg, Germany

8 October 1944 CMDO E728, Oderburg, Germany

My Own Darling Jean,

Fred Bowers and his brother are in this camp now. Fred was loose in Italy for 6 months. It is great the different experiences POWs have. Some strike lucky all the way. The ones who had a long spell in Africa behind wire - missed parcels - sickness or coal mines can tell different stories. Here prisoners are split up in small groups all over the place and conditions vary very much. We have had a few frosts but weather is still pretty good. I had learnt naturally a little German and Polish working with civies [Civilians] and now am picking up a little Czekish. It's funny to hear us talking at times to ones we're working with, mixing languages of countries we've been in. Still keeping fit Dear and hoping you are well and happy. The end is in sight now with all it means. Please God we'll be together soon.