Oct. 21, 1944
Dutch East Indies
Dearest Mother, Dad, & Velma;
After going several days without any letters, I finally hit the jackpot with five from you and one from Jack Armstrong. I am more or less used to that, tho, because that is the way it has been every since I have been overseas!
We are still going on very long missions but other than that nothing much is going on. I guess you have heard the news from over here and you are probably wondering where I am. I know how you feel. But I am sure we will be O.K. Jack Mullins is in the thick of it and I hope he goes thru O.K. The news so far sounds as if everything is going according to plan. Keep a check on my APO.
As far as anything interesting to tell you, I know nothing. This place is extremely dull and I will be very glad to move up.
How is everything at home? Tell everyone hello for me and I hope I will be on my way in about three months. My captaincy has not come thru yet. Our adjutant is a new fellow and he sent it in wrong twice. Can you imagine? I am losing $50.00 a month ‘til it comes thru.
‘Bye for now and keep writing.
All my love,
Son
P.S. Will send some pictures of my ship & myself in a few days.
