During World War II, many families were left at home to worry about their loved ones out on the battlefield, or do important jobs that didn't require combat. Wives, mothers, father, sisters, and brothers were at home waiting for their loved ones to come back. They had to worry about whether or not they were going to return or die on the battlefield defending their country. Many families did not want their sons or fathers to go overseas, but the men knew it was something they had to do. They knew they had to win so Hitler and the Nazis would not make their way to the United States.
Families kept hopeful and many did see the return of their loved ones.
People waited by their windows wondering if a telegram would come. People everywhere knew when they saw a telegram boy, there was a death or injury. Many families dreaded seeing the Western Union delivery at their door. Families kept hopeful and many did see the return of their loved ones.
Families were also affected by those that did return home. After the war, their lives were changed forever. Some people were sick. They were afraid of guns or even the sound of guns or bombs from movies. Some were scarred emotionally. They would remember the sight of blood and death. Others never recovered from their injuries. All of these families were changed forever.
In this section, you will meet those heroes who never saw combat. Mr. Weaver was a military man stationed in New Mexico. Mrs. Irvin waited at home with her daughter and yet to be born son. Mrs. Eichelberger was a volunteer for the U.S.O. in New Mexico during the war. These are just a few of the brave people on the homefront.
- Kathy DeLa Rosa, Angela Pastor