Somewhere

11-7-44

 Dearest Mother, Dad, & Velma;

             How are you folks getting along?  I wish you could see me now – you would really laugh.  I haven’t changed clothes in three days and have had my shoes off twice to wash my feet.  Believe me, it’s rough!

             As far as my APO, I don’t have one yet, but I will soon be in Mr. Mullins old country and from what I hear it is rugged.  I should be getting some victories very shortly so don’t worry about me.  I’ll be as careful as I can.  When things settle down I should be getting to go home.  By that time, our pilots will be experienced – I hope!

             I had my first part of a typhoon but it wasn’t much.  I hear they get rough at times.  I saw ‘Doc’ Peter last night and I am now at his base but will very soon.  Don’t worry too much if you don’t hear regularly, but things are rough.

             Please don’t worry – in a way it’s a lot of fun.  Just hope I get a bunch of Nips and I really should.  Wish me lots of luck and pray for me every day.

             Remember I love you with all my heart.  Write to my old APO 704 until you get my new one.

             Wish I could tell you more.

             Bye for now.

                                                                                                 Love,

                                                                                                 Son

 

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