May 26, 1945 3240 WF Suisun A.A.B – Fairfield, CA
Winfred writes the Folk s and is glad he heard from both of them; has managed to elude the First Sargeant today; sees the point system will be lowered to 65 next month so his 70+ looks a little better but they are now trying to say R.O.’s are essential – by some miracle still hopes to be discharged – may sound a little unpatriotic because his job gets more essential every day (would like to get out before all the good jobs are taken); wonders what will come of all the boys after this is over – most haven’t saved anything; still hopes to get a furlough home when Cliff is there; guesses Pat is a young lady now – wishes he was her age – feels like an old man (has gray hairs like most of those that were flyers – from the strain) – he is 24 now – makes Margaret an old maid; apologizes for his writing so infrequently but is busy when he gets back – will do better and wants all the news.