"This is my 16th day in France. We were part of the first wave to hit the beach. Our job was to blow a hole in the sea wall so that our tanks could get through. Things were really tough for us for awhile here, that morning of D-Day. Our job turned out OK though, and we received a citation for our work. That's all that I'll say about that for now. Someday when I come home, I'll tell you all about it."
I still have this letter. It's framed. Regarding the last sentence - he never really complied.
I can see how that last sentence is confusing and changed "did" to "complied." Yep, I know what you mean. My father would open up a little bit after a few beers with his brother-in-laws but no graphics.