Category: Nov, 1943
Nov 5, 1943 — A close escape from death. Walking into pool one fellow not knowing I can’t swim, pushed me into the deep end.
Nov 13, 1943 A swell time on the train coming back from Willimantic. Met a bunch of girls going back to school in Boston.
Nov 14, 1943 — Didn’t have the courage to ask a girl to dance with me. Won’t happen next Sat. night, not if I can help it.
Nov 20, 1943 Lots of planes flying around here. One trainee was circling & banking low outside our window. Could see the pilot.
Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Nov 21, 1943 — Dear Ruth, different mood than my last letter. Went to the U.S.O. in Willi, ………….and danced!
Army Specialized Training Program (ASTP) University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT
Nov 25, 1943 Send me some photos of the family. Old ones will do, just anything I can look at when I feel like it.
Nov 28, 1943 Got a ride in ’31 Ford. Three in front seat, three in rumble seat & two on each running board, weaving down road.
PFC Benjamin Kaplow 