Dear Family-
I had a little party in my pup tent last night. Someone dug up a bottle of Park and Tilford bourbon - cost $20, but was worth it. Had “cokes” for supper tonight - the first since we’ve been over. Our allotment is now two per week. Have hot water for shaving each morning. Use a #10 tin can half filled with sand, pour in some gasoline, and light. Had a two-hour “bull session” tonight about religion. Decided nothing, but had some hot arguments.
Dear Family-
It is
warmer today but raining and blowing outside.
I received a V Mail letter from Bill Barr today. I am writing by electric light. You see, we have a jeep headlight over our
dining table in the staff officer’s mess tent, attached to a jeep battery. Works fine.
Also have a small stove in the tent to warm it a bit. When I first landed in
Dear Family-
I have been
out on a problem for several days.
Everything came off in good shape.
The men, as usual, did an excellent job.
I received Mom’s letter today enclosing Benjie
Alnutt’s letter.
He’s in
Dear Family-
Has gotten warmer but is still cold at night. Everything is still going OK. The new commanding officer seems fine, but it takes time to get used to a new commander. Am sending to the bank each month $170 00. Still can’t spend the remainder and recently sent in a check for $200. Am getting mother’s letters regularly but can’t understand why you don’t get mine - I write every second day. Maybe by now they are coming in. Dad said once I could expect a letter a week from you all - that’s the last and only letter I’ve had from him. Too busy.
Dear Family-
Again plans
are changed and we’re on the move - thus completing another phase of
training. Everyone over here wears GI
equipment and clothing. All the Arabs
wear barracks bags made into trousers, thus (picture of man) or some other
olive drab clothing. Even the French troops are clothed and armed with
Dear Family-
I completed
a job today that I’ve been working on for a week - an order for a problem to be
conducted soon. Contained about sixteen pages
and took a lot of work. The
Dear Family-
Things
change rapidly over here. We’re back in
garrison for a short time. Had the first
beer I’ve seen since arriving in
Dear Family-
Everything is very quiet and we are following a regular schedule. We may be getting ready to go someplace. Outfit is in top shape and really profited by period of training just completed. Just about had everything now. Weather during the day is like summer. The nights are still chilly. Don’t worry everything is under control.
Dear Family-
Just a note to let you know everything is OK. I visited the former CO in the hospital today. Spent the day [passage censored] a place. There is a fine Officers Club there. Had some chicken salad sandwiches and three helpings of real American ice cream - the first since leaving the states.
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Dear Family-
Received
mother’s first V Mailed letter dated 1 March today. It was not photographed, but was sent as
regular mail because the inside addresses were not filled in (see above). I am sending you today, a letter by regular
mail, which will tell in more detail some of my experiences. Don’t worry about a delay in mail
service. I heard from grandmother. Also from the [
Dear Family-
Today for the first time since we left the desert, the whole outfit took a holiday. No passes were granted, but the men played baseball and volleyball, washed clothes, baked and took it easy - an unheard of thing. Three thousand men gathered together on a green hillside and the new commanding officer (CO) introduced himself. Chimes in the nearby village announced services. It was unbelievably hot today - like June at home. But the sun is now down and (?) will be (?)
Dear Family-
With not much to do at present we’re really taking it easy. Mother’s letter of 1 March arrived today and she spoke of a snowstorm. In contrast, we’re enjoying hot weather. I sat in the sun today for several hours. Everyone has a severe case of “spring fever.” I bought another watch thru the PX. Someday I will send my other one home. Audrey, send me Auffy’s address. I lost it in the shuffle. Also [lost] is Ralph & Shaffer’s I suppose. WRITE WHEN YOU CAN.
Dear
I am now on
the line again after my little vacation with the Air Force. I stayed overnight in
Dear
Just a note
I’m writing in the dark to let you know everything is OK. We have had a few air raids so far, but no
action. Have sent observers forward to
frontlines but I was not one of the lucky ones.
We’re living in a dead crater of a volcano used by Germans. What is Bob Hahn’s
Dear
How goes everything back home? We haven’t received any mail for a long time now. There is always a delay when we make a move. Our trip here was really wonderful. The Navy really has a tough life - excellent meals, beds with soft mattresses, hot showers, and ice cream all the time. When is Sis going to be married? Easter Greetings. I suppose that will be late before you receive this. Write when you can. Say hello to everyone.
Love to all,
Henry