"Christmas Day (Dec. 25), 1944," pen and ink drawing by "Poncho", Circa 1944-1945

Pen and Ink Drawing by “Poncho,” depicting Christmas Day (Dec. 25), 1944, in the trenches at Battle of the Bulge, with Edward Hauck on guard.

Note on back from Edward Hauck to his wife Nellie: “Nell. “This picture was drawn by one of the members of our squad. This is exactly the way our dugout looked. That’s me on guard looking for Germans. 3 other fellows are inside sleeping. A good way to spend Christmas day. I ate G.I. cheese and crackers. “-Eddie. “P.S. Save this picture because this is the way it was.”