EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were sent home on December 17, 1944; one by Winfred to Margaret, and one by Clifford to the Folks.
Dec. 17, 1944 (2) 2440 CF Swanage, England
Clifford writes his first letter home (that we have) to his Folks from England. Yesterday he received their letter dated Nov. 30th (the first letter he has received since getting to England). He had a pass to London, and it will be something to remember; wonders if Winfred got there very often; there’s a lot he would like to say but it will have to wait until he gets home (his letters are censored now). He is used to the climate as it is like Fort Worden, WA (where he was first stationed in 1943); Patsy Ann is in a Christmas play this year – reminds him of the swell time he had in school, seems like a lifetime ago (Clifford graduated 2 ½ years ago). He had always wanted to travel but has had enough; asks for Winfred’s address; closes asking Mom to write; will write when he can.