Letters Home - World War 2 Letters from George Leach, Jr.

Letters written by Gee Gee in December of 1943 and January 1944.

Gee Gee receives an early Christmas package from back home. He also visits Scotland.

"Letters Home" from October 1943. Gee Gee visits London and see sights such as Piccadilly Circus. He also sends home articles about some of his missions.

In the longest episode of "Letters Home" yet, letters from July, August, and September of 1943 are featured.

Letters Home written during June of 1943. Gee Gee is enjoying England and still missing home. 

Letters from May of 1943. Gee Gee has made it overseas, and while he misses home, he's enjoying his time abroad so far. 

In letters from April of 1943, Gee Gee still misses everyone and wants to hear from those back home more than ever. However, he's got some good news and is on the move again.

Letters Home from March 1943. Gee Gee gets a furlough home, takes some long train rides, and visits DC. 

"Letters Home" written in February 1943. Gee Gee is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, still getting ready to head overseas. 

Letters from January of 1943. Gee Gee leaves Florida, but before he does he gets to see Miami. Once he arrives in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina he begins preparing even more for his inevitable journey overseas. 

Letters that were written during December of 1942. Gee Gee switches squadrons and receives several packages that help him stay connected with home. 

In letters written during November 1942, Gee Gee leaves Illinois on a train headed for Boca Raton, Florida. He's also wishing he was home for Thanksgiving.

Letters Home from October 1942. Gee Gee gets pictures taken, learns of his graduation date, and tells a joke to his sister.

Letters Home from September 1942. Gee Gee talks more to Daughter and gets updated on his rod and reel.

Gee Gee updates his family on his schooling and seems to be enjoying class so far. He also goes to church and gives his brother John a hard time.

This episode features four letters from August of 1942. Gee Gee has a few shifts of K.P. duty, gets a partial paycheck, and leaves Jefferson Barracks.

Gee Gee starts receiving a lot of mail while waiting to ship out.  He also gets a day pass and takes a trip with some friends to St. Louis. 

During episode #2 of "Letters Home," Gee Gee is eager to receive his classification. He receives his first letters back and also sends home two postcards.   Letters and postcards are from July 15, 1942.

In the premiere episode of "Letters Home," Gee Gee receives his selective service letter and then heads out for his military training. This episode features the following: July 6th, 1942 - George Leach, Jr. Selective Service Letter July 9th, 1942 - GeeGee's first letter home July 12th, 1942 - Made it to Jefferson Barracks, Missouri