Robert Merle Gimbel - Letters home starting 1-4-1951 to 11-15-1952

My brother Bob was drafted into the army in 1951. These are the letters he wrote home to our parents, Orpha Fouts Gimbel and Claude "Bud" Gimbel.



I was born in 1949, so my first memories of Bob were of him on leave, the beautiful oil painting proudly displayed in our living room that his friend painted and of course, after his return, his bright tropical patterned shirts from the Phillipines.



I love you Bob, and I miss you. Mom treasured these letters and now I am sharing them with the world.



World....I hope you enjoy reading them!

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

July 3, 1952 Letter to Claudia

Dear Claudia,
     How's my cute little sister? 
     Fine, I hope.
     I miss you and Rosemary a lot.
     Have you both been nice girls and are you helping Mother with her work?
     I guess it is real hot at home, it's much cooler here.
     Well, bye for now and I'll see you both soon and be good girls.
      I love you both.
                              Your brother,
                                   Bobby
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