Category Archives: World War II

Frank Delos Tyrrell. Pilsen Czechoslovakia. 3 Sept 45

Posted on September 3, 2015 by Lisaperryjd

Pilsen Czechoslovakia Mon 3 Sept 45 Dear Sis Geo and kids: It seems as though I have a hell of a time settling down long enough to write a letter but I make a stab at it whenever possible. Since … 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 Oct 6 1944. Somewhere in Europe

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

Somewhere???? 6 Oct 44 Dear Sis: I received your package to-day. It has been so long since I have had a good cigar that I smoked Tommy’s first so I would enjoy it more. Midge keeps me pretty well posted … 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, 8 Sept 44

Posted on September 8, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

8 Sept 44 Dear Sis: Just got your letter, dated Aug 10, to-day. If you don’t send them air mail they certainly come slow. I don’t have a swastika to send you but here is the color patch from a … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell, 22 July 44

Posted on July 22, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

22 July 44 Dear Sis, Geo and Kids: Just a note to let you know I am still OK. Things get a little rough now and then, but I think we have seen about as tough going as we can … Continue reading →

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Frank Delos Tyrrell, 2 July 44

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

2 July 44 Dear Sis & family: Just a note to let you know I am OK. Although I have opened more cans since I left France than I ever opened in my life before. We get good rations, cigarettes, … 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. 25 June 44

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Lisaperryjd

25 June 44 Dear Sis, Geo and kids: As Tom may have told you by this time I am in France. Nothing much of anything that I can talk about and still keep my letters right. One that we do … Continue reading →

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