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Gen
Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller to his wife
after the retreat from Chosin, Korea, 1950
December 9, 1950
Darling:
I
understand that the news back home is to the effect that the First
Marine Division is cut off, surrounded by the Chinese, etc. etc.... God
is helping us; so do not worry, Virginia. I am confident that I will get
back home to come for you, Virginia Mc, Martha Leigh and little
Lewis. Believe me! My love for you will last forever, Virginia, even
into the next life and then on. The hardest thing that I have ever done
was to tell you goodbye.
As always your
loving husband
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December
20, 1950
My
Dearest Virginia:
Just
a quick message to let you know that I am well and safe. With the help
of the Almighty and no other unit or person, my Regiment is on the beach
at Hungnam and will be aboard ship before the day is over. I am thankful
to the good God for all his blessings.
Your
Loving Husband
From the dust jacket of
"Chesty:
The Story of Lieutenant General
Lewis B. Puller. USMC" by LtCol Jon Hoffman, USMCR
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