August 28, 1944 – 2390 – WM

/ Winfred to Margaret / By

Aug. 28, 1944          2390          WM          Station #114 – Hethel Air Base, UK via New York City, N.Y.

Winfred asks Margaret how the world is treating her; apologizes for not writing more but just hasn’t been in the mood, and has nothing to write about; will be starting home in a week and is READY!; asks about St. Louis and if she is still taking swimming lessons; heard from Cliff yesterday = he was about as usual with Gal troubles; must close and write more letters.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the last letter sent home by either of the boys until November. (or, at least the last one we have.) Winfred makes it back to the States in September. He transfers to the A. T. C. (Air Transport Command) and begins advanced schooling in Florida to become a radio operator/navigator. Clifford will finally get sent overseas. His war is just beginning. The Letters home will resume then.

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