August
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August 7, 1944
August 7, 1944 Dear Ma, Guess I won’t be writing many more letters to you from Shoemaker for we are supposed to leave in the morning. We are waiting for mail call and after that we get our final instructions on what we wear. This barracks we are in holds seventy men and after tomorrow… Continue reading
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August 6, 1944
ShullsburgAug. 6, 1944 Dear Howard, This is Sunday evening and all is quiet the first time for several days. It seems like, Rena May and Bobby are both better, he was so cross yesterday I hardly had him out of my arms all day and I was just all in, almost as tired as when… Continue reading
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August 15, 1944
August 15, 1944 Dear Ma, Guess you will be surprised to hear from me this soon after I told you you wouldn’t hear for a month. * I am at now, but * here. Don’t know where we are going but we are still all together. Haven’t got sea sick yet but felt kind of… Continue reading
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August 9, 1944
August 9, 1944 Dear Ma, I don’t know any news this morning, but will write a few lines. Had a real good sleep last night so I feel pretty good today. I think I will tell you a little bit about our trip yesterday. Came on bus and I got to see some nice places… Continue reading
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August 9, 1944
August 9, 1944 Dear Ma,Just came back from evening chow a thought I would drop you a few lines. Have really had two good meals today. Had steak this noon that was really tender. Had the best potatoes that I have had since I been in the Navy. This will be the last letter you… Continue reading