Beschreibung:

Approximately 500 letters sent to and written by Meir Saltzman, a soldier in the Jewish Brigade. 1940-s. Most of the letters are handwritten, on unlined paper leaves; some are written on Jewish Brigade stationary. Sent to and received from his parents and friends during his army service in the Mechanical & Electrical Coy 544, and they describe his experiences throughout his service, from the time he reached Egypt, during his move to Italy until his preparations for his return home. Mechanical & Electrical Coy 544 was active in Egypt and in the western desert, where it was responsible to activate the water supply system built by the British. In the beginning of 1945, the division reached Southern Italy and dealt with the maintenance of electric and water facilities and hospitals. The division was dismantled in 1946. Letters from the 1950-s are attached. Total of some 500 letters. Varied size and condition.