August 25, 1944 Dear Ma, Just came back from having supper an it sure was good. One of the best meals I have ate since I came in the Navy. Thats one thing I won’t have to worry about on my job. Have a hard time mailing letters now for where I am at is… Continue reading

August 28, 1944 Dear Ma, Just finished taking a shower and I sure feel a lot better. Have been pretty busy tonight doing some Carpenter work on my locker. Put some more shelves in it and fixed it up real good. Have some room left over now. Went over to the camp I came from… Continue reading

August 30 Dear Ma Just came back from over seeing the other boys. Sure is nice to be able to see them once in awhile, but I have already made a good friend here. He is from Oregon on a farm. He’s an awful nice kid. Got three letters today. One from you and two… Continue reading

August 28, 1944 Dear Ma, Feel fine tonight for I got four letters today. Two from Beryle, one from you and one from Lorraine Kristing. Yours and one of Beryles came straight from home and the other two letters had been forwarded. Guess Nettie and Herb would be surprised to see you. Didn’t Nettie have… Continue reading