Category Archives: South Dakota

David Nelings Autograph book, part 2

Posted on August 26, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

David’s family was large, so here are more entries from his family: David “Dick” Tyrrell’s mother wrote a sentiment most mothers would have written. I wonder if this is a general statement or if she was reminding Dick of his … Continue reading →

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David “Dickie” Nelings Autograph Book

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Lisaperryjd

One of the items gifted by my cousin was David “Dickie” Nelings’ autograph book. Autograph books were used to collect signatures, well-wishes, and addresses of school friends and teachers (http://www.ohiohistoryhost.org/ohiomemory/archives/2546). Usually, autograph books were kept by young women, in this … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. Somewhere in Germany. 13 April 45

Posted on April 13, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

Somewhere in Germany 13 April 45 Dear Sis and Family: Just a note to let you know I am O.K. I don’t have much time to write to anyone now days for when we are pushing we go night and … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. Somewhere in Luxembourg. 1 Nov 44

Posted on November 1, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

Somewhere in Luxembourg  1 Nov 44 Dear Sis, Geo and Kids: I have a Nazi flag all packed ready for mailing if I ever get the chance. It is rather large but only made out of cotton. I have been … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell, 22 Sept 1945, Germany

Posted on September 22, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

22 Sept. 45 Dear Sis [Celia Perry]: I just returned from a 7 day leave on the French Riviera. I had a hell of a swell time. We flew to Nice from Munich crossing the Alps on both trips. The … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell, 1 July 1945, Germany

Posted on July 1, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

1 July 1945 Dear Tommy and family: I am sorry as hell, but I don’t seem to be able to get a hold of a Jerry rifle. You see when the war ended they were either surrendered or collected by … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. 3 April 44

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

3 April 44 Dear Sis: Just a note to give you my change of address in case my card hasn’t reached you yet. I am somewhere on the East Coast. I don’t know how long it will take my letters … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell March 1945. Somewhere in Germany

Posted on June 16, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

Somewhere in Germany 1 March 45 Dear Sis Just a note to let you know I am OK. As you can see I am somewhere in Germany again after a damn hot time in a very cold Belgium. Fortunately the … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell. 10 June 44

Posted on June 15, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

10 June 44 Dear Sis: Received your cigars to-day. They come in mighty handy for they are hard to get. We have been having a lot of cool cloudy weather. In fact we were over in Wales and damn near … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell, 25 Feb 1945, somewhere in Germany

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

25 Feb. 45 Somewhere in Germany Hello Folks: Just a note to let you know I am still O.K. and living in anticipation that this war will soon be over. I believe this push is going to do the trick. … Continue reading →

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