Letters From a Prisoner of War
 Three
months as a prisoner of war gone by... 
Contributed by Laurinda Low Willis on behalf of her father, Major Andrew
S. Low, USAAF
Major Andrews S. Low was shot down July 31, 1944, captured and taken to
Stalag Luft III, liberated on April 29, 1945, and returned home on June
22, 1945.
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Photo: Postcard dated 10/29/1944
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Postmarked June 12, 1944 and received Feb. 2, 1945
Kriegsgefangenenlager
Datum: October 29, 1944
Dear Mother and Dad,
-- A short note to say that I am fine and hope that you both are well.
I am also hoping that there will be mail from you soon as I wonder how
everything is at home. Food seems to be our big problem now. We get enough
to get by on {blacked out by censor}. Anything you could … Red Cross…
Love - Andy
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Photo: Postcard dated 10/30/1944
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Postmarked Dec. 16, 1994 and received Jan. 29, 1945
Kriegsgefangenenlager
Datum: October 30, 1944
Dear Mother and Dad - Three months as a prisoner of war gone by and all
is well with me. Dick Scott has had mail so I am looking forward to hearing
from you any day now. Winter is approaching here and reminds me very much
of home. I hope you are both well and send my love - Andy
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Photo: Postcard dated 11/7/1944
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Received February 24, 1945
Kriegsgefangenenlager
Datum: November 7, 1944
Dear Mother and Dad - Hello, once again. As usual I am fine. Except that it is getting colder life changes little. Still on half rations. To pass the time I have been reading Military History and some Engineering. So far I have had no mail but am still hoping. It will be a great relief to know that all is well at home.
For now love to all,
Andy
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