Season’s Greetings, 1942
from the Saucon Valley Defenders Committee
Picture yourself, young, probably just out of Hellertown High School, likely never having traveled far, and suddenly World War II breaks out. Here you are, in some foreign land—either in Europe, the Pacific, or at a military base in the USA.
It's December 1942, and even though you're not in Saucon Valley, you still want to celebrate the holidays. Having a buddy in a foxhole or on a ship is good, but nothing beats being home for the holidays!
Then comes this Season's Greetings from your hometown Saucon Valley Defenders Committee. You probably know there's a fruitcake on its way to you along with other goodies from Saucon Valley and your family.
We’re sure you’ll pass the V-Mail greetings to your friends and wish them a Happy Holiday season as well!
Below is the greeting sent to our enlisted men and women in 1942. The war is just beginning, and emotions are running high. We had a wonderful Saucon Valley Defenders Committee to share their greetings with you.
Check out the V-Mails available on the blog to see how this holiday was shared with our Hometown Heroes in 1942.
Merry Christmas, Ken Bloss & Dan Ruth
December 2025
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