October 16, 1942 – Heading Back to Camp Young?

Friday Morning

Dear Mom + Dad,

Well your letter and cards finally arrived yesterday. I was rather disappointed when I didn’t hear from you on my birthday. But then it was the fault of the mail and not yours. I knew you wouldn’t forget me.

Your spoke of putting a deposit in the bank for me. You said Mother mentioned it. I’m afraid there was a slip up somewhere as this was the first time I’ve heard of it. Please tell me about it. My bank account has not been increased in quite awhile but I can’t help it. I’ve been able to spend a little to have a few good times while I was in Blythe. So I took the chance. I still have enough of my last pay check to last me. However I rather have hopes of getting to L.A. either this weekend or next so that will bust me again. I don’t mind as I figure I owe myself a good time now and then. Then to at the end of this month I draw $66. I bought my Chevie on $60 per so I’m not so bad off after all. I’ll save what I can but if I get a change to have a good time I’m going to spend it to. Do you blame me?

I’m fairly certain that we are going back to Camp Young today. One platoon is going to stay out here but I don’t think it is mine. I’ve heard no notice to move but I’m fairly certain it will come sometime today. It will be good to get back to that place even though it isn’t much, it’s better than this.

I’ve have heard indirectly to from one of the boys in the office that my notification of passing the exam for the air corps has come in. I don’t know what will happen after that. I may get a transfer and I may not. At least I’m now on the detached service and can’t be sent overseas. I’m going to let events take their course and see just what does develop.

I’ll write again as soon as I get a chance.

Love
Bob