From: An Historical and Pictorial Record of the 87 Infantry Division in WWII:
Action in Luxembourg was described by the doughboys, worn out after their terrific fighting in Belgium, as “a frontline rest area.” Reinforcements were received, trained and outfitted and the Division instituted a pass policy, allowing a certain number of men three days in Luxembourg City and others three day passes to Paris.
From 346th Infantry:
On the 13th of the month the unit was in Division reserve near Rondu, Belgium, the Regimental Command Post being at Aspelt, Luxembourg.
DEFENSE OF LUXEMBOURGThe order to move to a new sector near Betzdorf, Luxembourg was received and carried out on the 15th. The move to the new sector enabled the Regiment to take over the mission of the Eighth Infantry Regiment of the Fourth Division who were located there. The position was a defensive one, the main action consisting of patrolling.
Jan. 19, 1945
Dear Folks,
I guess you couldn’t say it is because of lack of time that I haven’t written but more correctly lack of opportunity. I started a letter a few days ago but things happened before I got it finished. I sure was glad to hear from you this morning. I got letters dated Dec. 31 and Jan 1 and also three Tribunes (Nov 28 and Jan 3 and 11). I am really glad to get the papers even though I only get about oneout of every week. I wanted to thank you earlier but about a week ago I got the box from you that contained Mary King’s cookies. A surprise like that really is appreciated. That chicken I guess was the best I ever tasted. I don’t know whether those fudge candy bars are something new or not but they tasted enough like home made candy to really be good. You can send me some of them any time you have an extra corner. Please thank Mary King for me, at present. I’m OK and am still trusting and praying. God Bless you.
Love, Donald