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