Sept 2, 1943 — Camp Croft –Very Happy Anniversary, Mom & Dad – Though you’ve had your little quarrels, you’ve stuck together 28 years. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload
Sept 4, 1943 — Camp Croft — Here 2 months. Only 4 wks to go. Maybe after I get to college I’ll change my ideas about the farm. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
Sept 5, 1943 – – Camp Croft Regimental parade with 4000 men. Marched with colors & band played. Then passed in review. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
Sept 7, 1943 Studying the light machine gun. Setting it up & taking down. Have speed trials in it. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
Sept 11, 1943 — Fired tracer ammunition over our heads while we were attacking enemy. Beautiful sight of colors in the darkness. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload
Sept 13, 1943 — Camp Croft 15 mile hike. Feet didn’t hurt as much as the 6 mile when I was walking on the side of my feet. Getting cold. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload
Sept 14, 1943 — Camp Croft — Rolled packs. Heavy field, then light, & combat – raincoat only. Periodic Doctor physical check-up. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload
