Jan. 30, 1944 1230 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford writes the Folks; everything is about the same, he’s okay; describes going through the ‘filtration course’ again; is relieved of guard duty and will probably leave there soon. Tell Patsy Ann “Hello”.
Jan. 30, 1944 – 1230 – CF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written and sent home to the Folks on Jan. 28, 1944; one by Winfred, and one by Clifford. Jan. 28, 1944 (2) 1210 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford got a letter from Winfred; it did not say much. Cliff will be leaving soon but not overseas – doubts he could pass the overseas physical; is sending a box of stuff home; and comments on the newspaper clipping with him and Winfred in it.
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Jan. 24, 1944 1180 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford lets the Folks know he is okay, but busy; things there are popping; will likely be moved soon; asks about Winfred; has only heard from him once since going across; brags he is going to show the boys how to play pool on the Battery’ table tonight.
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Jan. 20, 1944 1150 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA POSTCARD Clifford sends a postcard home letting the Folks know Bob Merrill is a corporal now.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Below is the last letter Clifford sent home to the Folks in 1943. Dec. 27, 1943 PM 1020 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford wrote the Folks a couple of days ago but forgot to mail it. He wrote this letter Christmas night. They had a nice Christmas, but he wishes he could have been home. Margaret told him Winfred was still in the States. He couldn’t buy as many presents as he wanted too; hopes to get his glasses fixed; guesses Patsy Ann had a big time, and the post office rush is over; has plenty of writing to do so will make this short; is listening to the President’s speech; and got a special telegram greeting from F.D.R. etc.
Dec. 27, 1943 – 1020 – CF Read More »
EDITOR’S NOTE: It was two years ago today that Pearl Harbor, HI was attacked by Japan and the U.S. entered WWII. Dec. 7, 1943 0970 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Cliff writes he is okay; has heard from Winfred; and is busy on radar again. A funny thing happened – he got a letter from Pat Merrill approving of breaking off their relationship but has never heard back from Mary Lou. Now he is womanless, and right before Xmas. heh! heh! P.S. Also, received letters from Rev. Howell, Aunt Maude and Aunt Cleo; he thanks his Folks for the $3.00 they sent.
Dec. 7, 1943 – 0970 – CF Read More »
Nov. 29, 1943 0930 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford writes it is so foggy it is hard to breathe; has not heard about radar school; needs $5.00; and thanks, the Folks for the raincoat they sent.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: Two letters were written and sent home to the Folks on October 31, 1943; one by Winfred and one by Clifford. Oct. 31, 1943 (2) 0730 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford is just getting off guard duty. He has been sick but will not go to the doctor and he hasn’t heard from Winfred in a while.
Oct. 31, 1943(2) – 0730 – CF Read More »
Oct. 26*, 1943 0690 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA *Approximated date Clifford has been hearing from Winfred, is now nearer the army than home, is having a picnic, and going on relief. He has a letter from a friend fighting in Sicily.
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Add Your Heading Text Here Oct. 22, 1943 0670 CF Fort Worden/Port Townsend, WA Clifford writes home he received the $30 and will be coming home in 2 or 3 weeks. He’s been pulling a lot of guard duty and can’t keep on a pair of dry socks. He now must write his Lil’ woman.
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