May 24, 1945 (1) 3220 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA
Winfred writes Margaret; is on C.Q. (Charge of Quarters) all night; mail is scarce; encloses a money order from extra cash from his per diem – though he spent a lot this month; bought 2 pair of shoes – paid $15 for one nice pair; will leave in 3 or 4 days and glad to get away from there; the A.T.C. is the poorest outfit ever; furloughs are discontinued for all radio men here due to shortage – 12 got discharged and shipped to Hamilton Field – is hoping for one when Cliff gets home – (Cliff in the 1st Army should have some time at home before going to the Pacific); doesn’t seem like 6 months since he has been home; hopes war ends in a hurry; begun to look at civilian clothes; the point system and discharges has brought on dreaming – is tired of the army and flying; and closes.