EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last letter home from Clifford while he was still with the 768th F.A. Battalion. It was written on August 2nd but not postmarked until August 8th, six days later.
This is the only letter sent home from either of the boys during the month of August.
August 2, 1945 (as the 768th F.A. Battalion is being broken up) 3360 CF Rheims, France
Clifford writes the Folks this will be the last time they hear from him in the 768th F.A. – it’s being broken up; is going to a quartermaster outfit – frontline combat is over – funny, as he’s always been in artillery; will know soon if coming home or not – hope so; feels fair but hates to see the outfit broken up – been with them for over 2 years; has 10 bonds but have 12 due – if hadn’t cashed 2 would have 14 – not bad for a P.F.C.; hasn’t heard from Winfred – must be on another trip; will send new address when he can; tell Winfred to lay off the furlough for a few more days – just in case; answer soon.