Various incidentals have been made available to us during the journey, such as candy & toilet articles at our PX.Įxcuse the handwriting, as this letter is being written while the true version of ‘Over the Waves’ is going on outside. I’ve got a book I bought while in the States which helps me pass away the time. According to our Chaplain, Mass on every Tuesday will be offered for that intention. Today’s Mass was offered for the intentions of our parents at home. I’ve attended Mass and also took part in the Sacraments of Confession and Communion. Must be a sea-dog.”Īt no time did I make a refund to Davey Jones on the food I ate, although at one time I did feel lousy. I’m wondering how long he is going to hang around.
I don’t know where he came from, but he certainly feels lively and didn’t get seasick either. “Sometimes during the trip a small puppy dog wandered in. He writes of a few incidents that occur on the way to his new station. At the top of the letter he writes, “Somewhere in the Pacific”. For the most part, I am transcribing it in its entirety below.
He writes a short letter home while aboard a troop transport ship. April 17, 1945: Dad has finally left the continental United States and is on his way to his next assignment.
