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
Sep 15, 1943 Camp Croft Company B, 35th Infantry Training Battalion Dinner – Menu – Officers – Trainees List Listen o the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
Sept 16, 1943 — Camp Croft — Didn’t make expert on machine gun practice. Jewish Holidays – Chaplain will let us know plans. Just got back from the party. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload
Sept 17, 1943 Camp Croft — Felt lower than I’ve ever felt. Trouble from the Inspector, Exec Officer, Battalion C.O., Col., Company Commander. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload Picture from Ben’s photo album
Sept 22, 1943 — Camp Croft –Going to see the Camel Caravan. Rumor that we’re going to N.E. part of the U.S. I hope it’s true. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload
Sept 25, 1943 By the light of a flickering candle.” Tennessee Maneuvers – on the way to Fort Jackson Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
Sept 26, 1943 — Camp Croft — Don’t think about me getting a furlough, cause if I don’t happen to get one, you won’t be disappointed. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
PFC Benjamin Kaplow 