So back from furlough on the 12th which happens to be Dad’s birthday. You wouldn’t know it from the letter. From all accounts, sounds like the time off was swell and the idea of a new addition to the family is sinking in. Thanks to a proclamation by
When he gets back from his 3-day pass, he has a furlough to look forward to. That starts November 3rd - but things could change. She's pregnant with their first child, they're buying a used trailer, and amid the rationing, shortages, and hardships caused by the
Like the cool soft wind whistling in the pines... This is the last letter for a couple of weeks. It starts poetically but then gets to Hatchet-face and goes completely off the rails. I guess that's to be expected when he not only gets a 3-day
Are you really getting fat? Can you believe he asks her that? And throwing a young lady's bathing suit out a car window is exactly how you get in this situation. He's walking guard and playing football while Mom carries all the responsibilities. Their tire worries
I’m lucky I have such a wonderful wife. How nice of the Little Nahant Women's Club to bring coffee out to the soldiers patrolling the beaches. Considering how it's in short supply. Really short supply. A sandwich wouldn't hurt though. It's
You Grala girls are a bunch of hot rocks. So they own their own trailer. Very exciting. It's only 5 days until he gets his pass and high-tails it out of there. Along with the furlough, it's a well deserved rest. Unless he breaks his
It is my tough luck this lad is in my barracks Get ready for some first class comedy. Then the Star Journal from Lansing, Michigan ruins his day. Nice short letter though. Fingers crossed for the 27th. Original Letter Transcript follows. Transcript For some context, War Updates follow the transcript.
Whose girl are you tonight? Well, they got the trailer!! On their terms too. She's got a new suit. I think it's his suit she has had tailored. Keep fingers crossed for that pass on the 27th. In the meantime, he's back on guard
I sure can get sick of this place. Isn't a surprise pass on a Saturday night supposed to be special? Well, some adventures just don't turn out the way you want. Stick to washing. He's getting good at that. Bernice, his older sister is
Hang the war effort. I hate to think the Packard is at risk. Damn the war. Fun fact: It was actually "Who Hit Nellie with a Flounder" as a running joke back in the 40s. Meatball worked too. Poor Nellie. Obviously an optional presentation at 9:00 at
Now Btry F wants a game. Apparently, the letter "J" is not used in military naming of barracks and such primarily to avoid confusion with the letter "I". At least that's what the google says. They're playing pushball and I found that
You know I only want one now. Holy Smokes!! Just one rifle and one kid. And you would think a new rifle would be ready to go. At least you get plenty to eat in the kitchen. I hope she's getting enough to eat. I wonder what her
