22 Feb February 22, 1945

Letter
from: Sergeant Arthur Lane
to: Pvt George W. Shonkwiler
Feb. 22nd, 1945
Belgium
Noteworthy: Dad’s Sergeant says no one besides Dad was hurt in the attack.

Dear George,

It was great hearing from you.  I hope you have gotten a[s] good a deal as your
address would indicate.

I can’t tell you much about what happened - you were right about the others -
No one was hurt seriously.  It was a German shell through the window.  I was
the only one in the next room.  Got plenty well shaken and then beat it across
the alley for medics.  It was just a hell of a break.

Thank the Lord you’ll have no after effects from your wounds - I guess in the
long run, you got the best break by far.

Boy we really miss those chicken feeds - I’ll never forget that particular meal
the rest of my life -- That was about the most memorable day in my short career.
So long for now.  Write again if you can.  Good luck now,

Art Lane