March 10, 1942

Hi Nick:

Not being in the field today gives me time to write you a line or so. I went on sick call today and the doctor marked me quarters for a couple days. I’m feeling good, only that I can’t eat so well. Shorty hasn’t shown up yet. I was in the hospital when he went and he came into my tent and took my dress shoes along. I talked to the captain on Sunday and he said that he was going to be one sorry boy. We also have a sergeant that went over the hill last Wednesday. I haven’t heard from Dub since he wrote me the card. We are to get 60 some new men in the next few days. I never told you this before, but I put my application in for the air corps and took my physical exam about two weeks ago. Just before mess this Monday I was called to the orderly room and they said that I’m to go to the recruiting office tomorrow morning and take my mental exam. Wish me luck. I’ll let you know how I make out. I’ll have to be closing now. So until I hear from you. I’ll be saying so long.

Your Bro,

Steve

P.S.

Jake Barson, you know Clarence Brant’s wife’s brother, made transportation corps. That’s what you get for hand shaking in this company. We have many more of them.