Cat Ell
@thatkatt.bsky.social
I share letters my Grandfather wrote while fighting Nazis in WWII, while I try to do small things to fight Nazis in current day. I also like animal stuff.
80 years ago #OTD:
(New Stationery!)
"I cut out a comic strip from the Stars and Stripes which sort of struck me as funny - but true to life. I'm including it. What do you think? Some smart guy here said 'Well - he might wake up and want a drink of water.'"
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #StarsAndStripes
(New Stationery!)
"I cut out a comic strip from the Stars and Stripes which sort of struck me as funny - but true to life. I'm including it. What do you think? Some smart guy here said 'Well - he might wake up and want a drink of water.'"
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #StarsAndStripes
November 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
(New Stationery!)
"I cut out a comic strip from the Stars and Stripes which sort of struck me as funny - but true to life. I'm including it. What do you think? Some smart guy here said 'Well - he might wake up and want a drink of water.'"
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #StarsAndStripes
(New Stationery!)
"I cut out a comic strip from the Stars and Stripes which sort of struck me as funny - but true to life. I'm including it. What do you think? Some smart guy here said 'Well - he might wake up and want a drink of water.'"
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #StarsAndStripes
We will be moving to Bremerhaven sometime the last of the month and have our final processing up there and ship out from there sometime between the 1st and 10th of Dec. How long it takes us to get to the States depends on what type of ships they put us on. If hope it's some fast ships....
November 12, 2025 at 1:55 PM
We will be moving to Bremerhaven sometime the last of the month and have our final processing up there and ship out from there sometime between the 1st and 10th of Dec. How long it takes us to get to the States depends on what type of ships they put us on. If hope it's some fast ships....
80 years ago #OTD:
"Today was a holiday over here so there was no mail (not that I expected any after getting seven letters yesterday.)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"Today was a holiday over here so there was no mail (not that I expected any after getting seven letters yesterday.)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 12, 2025 at 1:51 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Today was a holiday over here so there was no mail (not that I expected any after getting seven letters yesterday.)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"Today was a holiday over here so there was no mail (not that I expected any after getting seven letters yesterday.)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
I have been reading over these letters I got today and you seem to be so much like your old self since you quit working. That's the way I want you to be Sweetheart. I love you so much. And really, I am so happy."
#LettersFromGrandpa ##WWII #History #1940s
#LettersFromGrandpa ##WWII #History #1940s
November 11, 2025 at 2:19 PM
I have been reading over these letters I got today and you seem to be so much like your old self since you quit working. That's the way I want you to be Sweetheart. I love you so much. And really, I am so happy."
#LettersFromGrandpa ##WWII #History #1940s
#LettersFromGrandpa ##WWII #History #1940s
80 years ago #OTD:
"You silly little thing! What ever made you think that I would be angry because you quit your job? I told you that it wasn't necessary for you to work at all if you didn't want to and now I am glad that you have quit. You can get down to just being my wife now.
#WWII #1940s
"You silly little thing! What ever made you think that I would be angry because you quit your job? I told you that it wasn't necessary for you to work at all if you didn't want to and now I am glad that you have quit. You can get down to just being my wife now.
#WWII #1940s
November 11, 2025 at 2:17 PM
...but after a while any natural person can't help but sort of like them.... There is just something about an American Soldier, their happy, carefree ways of acting that makes anyone admire them and wonder just what sort of a country the United States is."
November 10, 2025 at 2:03 PM
...but after a while any natural person can't help but sort of like them.... There is just something about an American Soldier, their happy, carefree ways of acting that makes anyone admire them and wonder just what sort of a country the United States is."
As I told you before, this is the first time I have ever been to any social affair with any Germans so I took advantage of it to find out how they felt towards their defeat and the occupation by the Americans. I talked quite a bit with one girl who spoke fair English....
November 10, 2025 at 2:00 PM
As I told you before, this is the first time I have ever been to any social affair with any Germans so I took advantage of it to find out how they felt towards their defeat and the occupation by the Americans. I talked quite a bit with one girl who spoke fair English....
80 years ago #OTD:
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"...All the eats and drinks were supplied by the G.I.s with the exception of some of the liquor...The liquor the Germans furnished was 'White Lighting'. Boy was it strong! I don't see how they drink it straight but they really drink it...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
One of the guys is having a birthday party Friday night and he wants me to go...He has managed to get plenty of Cognac, Champagne, and beer for refreshments too, so it should be a nice party. That boy gets around!"
November 8, 2025 at 1:54 PM
One of the guys is having a birthday party Friday night and he wants me to go...He has managed to get plenty of Cognac, Champagne, and beer for refreshments too, so it should be a nice party. That boy gets around!"
80 years ago #OTD:
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
November 8, 2025 at 1:51 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"In answering Mom's letter I told her not to write again because I expect to be on the way home in a month and it will take about that long for my letter to get home and her's to get back. I guess you might as well quit writing too...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
80 years ago #OTD:
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
November 7, 2025 at 2:03 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
"Am writing Mom today so I'll just use this card. I want to keep this picture. It's the the famous old Roland of Bremen and it's a very good picture of it. I'll write you tomorrow."
#LettersFromGrandpa #PostcardsFromGrandpa #Bremen #Germany #WWII #1940s
This evening after supper I went to the studio and got those pictures I had taken. I hope you like them. I thought they were a bit too serious but the work is really good. I'll send them tomorrow."
November 6, 2025 at 1:54 PM
This evening after supper I went to the studio and got those pictures I had taken. I hope you like them. I thought they were a bit too serious but the work is really good. I'll send them tomorrow."
80 years ago #OTD:
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"The mail man has been good to me again today. I got your letter of Oct 22 and 24, and also one from Mom. I feel simply grand...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"I'm so glad you proposed to me. Say, just who did do the proposing? It all happened so sudden. Anyhow, I'm very grateful to have you all sewed up for the rest of your life. I love you so much Dear, and this Army life will all be over very soon, then I'll show you."
#WWII #ArmyLife
#WWII #ArmyLife
November 5, 2025 at 1:25 PM
"Won't it be wonderful Darling when we won't have to write anymore? I don't suppose I'll feel right and have to write you a note now and then out of habit. Would you mind?"
November 5, 2025 at 1:24 PM
"Won't it be wonderful Darling when we won't have to write anymore? I don't suppose I'll feel right and have to write you a note now and then out of habit. Would you mind?"
80 years ago #OTD:
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
November 5, 2025 at 1:22 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"Finally got a letter today and it was a swell one too! It really helped my morale anyhow. I think maybe I can put up with another month of this stuff now....when you reassure me now and then it helps so much."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
"As I understand it - I'll be discharged from a camp in Pennsylvania. I hope I get there in time to get my discharge before Christmas, if not the discharge can wait until after Christmas because I intend to be home on that day if I am anywhere in the States and it's possible to make it."
November 4, 2025 at 2:47 PM
"As I understand it - I'll be discharged from a camp in Pennsylvania. I hope I get there in time to get my discharge before Christmas, if not the discharge can wait until after Christmas because I intend to be home on that day if I am anywhere in the States and it's possible to make it."
80 years ago #OTD:
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(It was actually the 4th - it was a Sunday)
"I hardly know what to write because I haven't been doing anything and the mail seems to be messed up again as I haven't had any for three or four days...
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
I have a surprise for you Darling. There is a photographer here who has been making some beautiful portraits for the G.I.s so I went up and had my picture taken. I know it's taking a big chance, letting you see how ugly your old man has got in two years before I get home, but I'll take that chance."
November 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
I have a surprise for you Darling. There is a photographer here who has been making some beautiful portraits for the G.I.s so I went up and had my picture taken. I know it's taking a big chance, letting you see how ugly your old man has got in two years before I get home, but I'll take that chance."
80 years ago #OTD:
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 3, 2025 at 2:20 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
(I know it says the 4th, but it was Saturday, which was the 3rd. The next few dates are all mixed up, but I checked a calendar to be sure)
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
80 years ago #OTD:
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
November 1, 2025 at 12:39 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"I read that this was the first Halloween in Bremen in 1000 years...
Enclosed you will find three gold bars. They are overseas bars. One for each 6 months. I have 3 bars now so you're entitled to 3 also (I figure).
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
80 years ago #OTD:
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
October 31, 2025 at 12:36 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"Today was Pay Day again. You remember I told you about them making a mistake on my pay last month - well they must have found it. My pay was rather short this month."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
80 years ago #OTD:
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
"Don't you get into any trouble this year. You're supposed to be a respectable married woman now. The only time you can get into mischief is when accompanied by your husband."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s
Fun fact - their first (and only) child was born exactly 1 year later!
80 years ago #OTD:
"The supply sergeant for our company is leaving for home tomorrow and I guess I'll have to take his place for a week or so...Perhaps if I have a little more work to do I'll think less about going home, or rather, about not going home."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"The supply sergeant for our company is leaving for home tomorrow and I guess I'll have to take his place for a week or so...Perhaps if I have a little more work to do I'll think less about going home, or rather, about not going home."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
October 29, 2025 at 1:38 PM
80 years ago #OTD:
"The supply sergeant for our company is leaving for home tomorrow and I guess I'll have to take his place for a week or so...Perhaps if I have a little more work to do I'll think less about going home, or rather, about not going home."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
"The supply sergeant for our company is leaving for home tomorrow and I guess I'll have to take his place for a week or so...Perhaps if I have a little more work to do I'll think less about going home, or rather, about not going home."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII #1940s #History
Folks at home wonder if the war has made our soldiers hard. Well, I have my killed my share in this thing, but when I get that hard I won't want to come back home. Those G.I.s weren't hard - they were cowards. Honestly, sometimes I'm ashamed to be in uniform."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII
October 27, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Folks at home wonder if the war has made our soldiers hard. Well, I have my killed my share in this thing, but when I get that hard I won't want to come back home. Those G.I.s weren't hard - they were cowards. Honestly, sometimes I'm ashamed to be in uniform."
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII
#LettersFromGrandpa #WWII