May 1945

May 20, 1945

Guess you have been worrying a lot about me lately, but I'm getting along OK. The reason I haven't written for quite a while is that we have moved down to the southern end of this island to help the army. We've been real busy, and probably will be for a while.

We heard that the war in Europe was over. I'm waiting now for this one to be over.

Money isn't any good here because there is nothing to buy. Most of the place has been blown up.

This isn't much of a letter, but we can't write much. I just wanted you to know that I am ok.

We have been here 35 days now. I sure will be glad when we get off this island and I don't have to sleep on the ground.

I haven't heard from Louise since I left the last place. She just writes when I write her. That's the way all the girls are. I'm sure glad you are still writing to me.

If Jerry did go down with his ship, Uncle Fuller should have heard by now. I don't think his ship was sunk around here close.

I know you worry when you don't hear from me, but I'm writing every little chance I get.

No Mom, I don't have my watch anymore. I broke it before I left the other place I was at. I've been trying to pick me up a Jap watch but can't seem to find any.

No, Mom, I don't really don't get very homesick, but sometimes I sure wish I was home. I don't think I'll ever get married. A guy's fun is over when he gets married.