May 17, 1944 Two Post Cards (Returning from furlough) Arrived in Columbia, S.C. two hours late. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
May 19, 1944 It wasn’t bad enough having a “mad” Major, but now we have a crazy Lt.Col., and the Major is Exec. Officer Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptDownload Betty Grable – Famous Pin-up photo. – 1943
May 20, 1944 –Yep, the furloughs are definite. I have to stay behind at message center but when I leave the trains won’t be as busy. Listen to the letter Read the letter transcriptionDownload
May 29, 1944 — Letter to sister, Arnette. A vivid description of Ben’s first 25 mile hike. Listen to the letter Read the letter trascriptionDownload
PFC Benjamin Kaplow 