February 13, 1943 - One Year in the Army!


Saturday Evening

Dear Mom + Dad,

               I have some choice news for you tonight.  I now know where I’m going for my primary training.  They told us today and our whole group is going to one place.  Our destination is Pine Bluff, Arkansas, near Little Rock.  I don’t know very much about the place but from all reports it is a good deal.    Personally, I’m in favor of it as it will give me incite on a different part of the country.  I don’t know just when we will leave but it will probably be Tuesday or at the latest Wednesday.  Naturally it makes me rather happy.

               Today is my first years anniversary in the army.  I’m starting on my second year now.  It has been a long hard year but then to it has been a worthwhile experience.

               Then today was a turnabout day and the underclassman got back at us.  However it was a lot of fun and I really got a kick out of it.  But that’s all behind now and we have our trip to look forward to now.

               Peg is coming out to see me on Monday night.  In all probability my last night here.  She’s a good kid and I hate to leave but you can’t help it.  Perhaps Pine Bluff may have another connection for me as good as Peg.  Lets hope so.

               I’m going to quit now as it is nearing lights out.  We have open bill and a day off tomorrow so I’ll try to give you more details then. 

All my love
Bobby


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