EDITOR'S NOTE: Two letters were written and sent home by Winfred on Dec. 1, 1943; one to the Folks and one to his sister Margaret.
Dec. 1, 1943 (2) 0950 WM March Field, CA
Winfred writes to Margaret that he is still here, but everything is a mess. He went to LA last night; they rented a car and got back at 6:00 am; had a swell time – went to the Palladium and Radio City, passed by Arthur Murray’s, saw Mickey Rooney; Hollywood is not so wonderful; met a girl from St. Louis; wants his blankets back; and dreams of a visit home. He confesses he is a little scared of going over; he is the rookie on the crew. He heard from Cliff; Mary Lou is in the lead; and he is on the lookout for a girl himself.