Clifford to Folks

Apr. 19, 1943                    0220      CF           Camp Roberts, CA Clifford writes he feels okay physically but has poor morale.  He has guard duty tomorrow and starts a week of drilling on Monday. He feels sorry for Winfred who needs a pep talk from their parents. And, Clifford needs his Folks to send him a few things.

EDITOR”S NOTE: This is the first actual letter sent home by Clifford. Mar. 29, 1943                   0190      CF           Camp Roberts, CA Clifford writes the Folks.  It is Sunday afternoon and he likes it fine out there, the camp is like a picture.  He’s gaining weight but has to grab for the food to get enough. He rooms with a good bunch of fellows but someone swiped his dress shoes and razor on the train. He’s broke, has seven more weeks of basic training, and is sure the soreness will be worked out of him before long. EDITOR’S NOTE: Ctrl + CLICK here to see more information on Camp Roberts.

This is Clifford’s second postcard home.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first letter sent home by Clifford Maxwell after his enlistment in the U.S. Army at Jefferson Barracks near St. Louis, MO. This postcard was written as he traveled by train from Jefferson Barracks to Camp Roberts, CA. to begin his Basic Training. Mar. 22, 1943                   0170      CF           Ogden, UT Clifford tells the Folks of his travels so far to Wyoming and that they will continue on past San Francisco to Camp Roberts, CA. EDITOR’S NOTE: This first postcard sent home by Clifford as he travelled from St. Louis by troop train to basic training at Camp Roberts in CA was provided by his daughter Dixie.