July 24, 1944 Dear Rena May,Got your letter, mix, Beryle and one from Junior at mail call this noon. I wrote ma a few lines and mailed this afternoon so she should get it before you do this. Am quite surprised at you and ma going to Mineral Point. Quite a trip for you to… Continue reading

July 27, 1944 Dear Ma,Thought I would write you a few lines this morning telling you it was a mistake when I said Donnie and Francis were shipping out. Somebody made the story up an there isn’t a thing to it. Sure am glad too. Francis and I are sitting along side of the barracks… Continue reading

UNITED STATES NAVY July 28, 1944 Dear Ma,Got your letter this noon telling about things at home an I hope I get one tonight saying the new relation has arrived. I have been quite anxious for quite awhile now. I am sure glad you can drive a get up there. Sure was nice that Jim… Continue reading

July 31, 1944 Dear Ma, Finally got some mail today so I feel a lot better. Person can’t help but wonder when something like that is taking place. I was disappointed that it wasn’t a girl but as long as they get along alright its O.K. Wonder what Jim and Bob will think of him.… Continue reading

UNITED STATES NAVYSunday nightJuly 8 Dear Ma,Here I am on the train trying to drop you a few lines. It sure is a hard job. I still can’t say where I am going for I don’t know. We have spent all day going through Kansas and I don’t care much for it. The farms are… Continue reading