July 16, 1944 Dear Ma, It’s a nice sunny day here in California again today. That’s one thing it is the same here every day. Today is Sunday and it is just the same as any day here. Worked in the mess hall this morning and it means put in my time for all I… Continue reading

July 17, 1944 Dear Ma, Got two letters today an I was sure glad to get them. A person gets to wondering what might of taken place while he is gone, but as soon as one fellow gets a letter he lets everybody else know about everything. I really expected the big news by now.… Continue reading

July 19, 1944 Dear Ma,Got a letter from you and one from Beryle tonight. Ought to get letters right regular now. Will be glad when I get stationed permanently. Would be glad to stay here for awhile. Wish it would be a little warmer at nights. One fellow got his winter underwear out and put… Continue reading

July 20, 1944 Dear Ma, Didn’t get a letter from you today so I figured maybe the big day had come and that you were pretty busy. Got two letters from Beryle and she was worrying that big explosion might have been real close to Camp. She is quite a worrier. Got a bunch of… Continue reading

July 29, 1944 Dear Ma, Didn’t get any mail at all today so I haven’t much to write about. Seemed like none of the fellows get much today. Thought sure I would get a letter telling me that I had a new relative. Things have been just the same here as they have been. Took… Continue reading