August 8, ‘44

On leave –

 Dearest Mother, Dad, & Velma,

             I am still on leave which has given me twice as much time as I am supposed to get.  I have been here two weeks.  I don’t know when I’ll get back – maybe I’ll leave tomorrow and maybe I won’t.  I have gained about ten pounds so you can see how much I have been eating.  As usual I have taken in all the shows and things of interest while I have been here.

             I have met some very nice people here and I go out with an Aussie gal occasionally.  She is a very nice girl so you needn’t worry about me.  By the way, Jack Benny, Carole Landis are here now but I haven’t seen them yet.

             When I get back up North I will go to the new squadron (so I heard) so keep a close watch on my address.  I don’t know much about it but Capt. Dunham the new C.O. told me I would get a promotion.  It will probably keep me over here for a long time.  Possibly until it is over so don’t get your hopes too high about me being home soon.

             I am really enjoying myself down here so don’t worry about me.  I sent you & Barbara a gift and I hope you like it.  I did and I hope you do.

             I am sure I have lots of mail waiting for me and I can hardly wait til I get back to get into it.

             Write often, Mom, and give my love to Dad & Velma.

                                                                                                 All my love,

                                                                                                 Son

 

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