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Yes, I�d like to tell you all about the trip, but I�ll have to tell you
that in person I guess. Yes, Mom, you know I�m very proud of you & Dad
both & hope I can do justice to what you think of me. . . This last gas
cut is pretty tough isn�t it. You ought to be glad you�ve got a good
car.
-o0o-
 Friday,
May 12, 1944
Dear Mom & Dad
I
finally got time to catch up on my correspondence. I just realized it�s
been two weeks since I�ve written any letters. It seems like a heck of
a bunch of the fellow are taking a lot of training, but it took me a
year to get across, so I shouldn�t talk. Has Francis left yet? Gosh, I
feel sorry for him & I sure wish he�d get in the Navy. I was told again
I would get that Corp. rating quick-like, but I�ll believe it this time
when I see it. I just saw the certificates we get when we make a combat
jump and they sure are pretty. Did I tell you I made my 12th
jump? Not a combat jump, just a regular one. You know I�ve about
forgotten what U.S. money is &how to use it. Haven�t seen any since 2
days after I got here. WE play poker by bobs & pounds. Say, Dad, I had
a spade royal flush the other evening!!!I found out tonite after I�m
overseas 16 months I�m due for a furlough & after 2 years to come home.
Not long is it??? Seems to me they are stringing this war out . Wish
could write what I really want to but those things will have to wait I
guess.
-o0o-
June 2, 1944
We started on a hike this morning at 7 and got back at 1:30 this
afternoon, walked 35 miles. My hips and legs are really sore & I have
blisters on both feet. Boy I was hurtin. Carried full field, also.
-o0o-
June 4, 1944,
Sunday
Well, I�m getting tired of staying here, but I don�t know. Sure wish
this war was over.
-o0o-
June 7, 1944
Are you listening to the invasion news? I know you are. Did you hear
the news about the 82nd D being wiped out? I don�t believe
it myself, but we won�t know for sure for quite a while. Well, I
finally made that Cpl. rating. I actually saw the order today, so I
am a cpl. At last. I get $16 more a month which always helps.
-o0o-
June 19, 1944
I�m glad to get to write at last. I made it all rite on the 125 mile
hike. Boy was it tough. I think we are going to go on another one.
-o0o-
June 22, 1944
Boy I really hit the jack-pot today, 2 cartons of camels came today. I
sure do thank you. There are some of the prettiest poinsettas, you know
the Xmas flower, around. The bushes get about 15� tall & they look just
like a tree. It sure is getting cold here evenings & nites. These
tents are a little airish. Gosh I�d like to sleep in a bed & eat out of
plates a while.
-o0o-
June 25, 1944
Ate jungle rations all day yesterday & there�s sure not much to them.
Have to eat them again Tuesday. There is sure some good stories about
the PTs in France isn�t there. I still don�t keep up on the war. . .
-o0o-
June 29, 1944
I got the 4-leaf clover today & into my billfold it went & I�ll carry it
always. I made 180 out of 200 today which passes my old mark of
sharpshooter. 180 is in the expert class, brag, brag. I made 10 bulls
out of 10 shots on one volley. You have 1 minute to fire 2 clips of
ammo, 5 shells in each & change to two positions so you�ve really got to
get them out there. Sure cool here now and gets dark at 5.
Wintertime!!!
-o0o-
July 10, 1944
Everybody is out in the field again. We are eating c-rations all week,
which consists of a can of stew of hash & dog biscuits for every meal.
-o0o-
July 13, 1944
Boy I wish those guys would get done in Europe so we could get started
over here. I�ll bet we�ll move slower than they are.
-o0o-
July 17, 1944
Boy this month is sure passing fast. Have you been keeping up with
Russians? I hope we all will start moving that fast pretty soon. There
is a USO leg show tonite I�ll have to see. I finally got my certificate
for jumping, you know the one I was supposed to get when I finished my 5th
jump at Benning? It�s just a year late. Sure don�t seem like I�ve been
in the PT for a year.
Your most loving son -
Buddy
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