August 3rd 1945 News Story-and Undated Letter to Mom

Dearest Mom,

Pat won't mind if I add a note to you and one to Polly in her letter I'm sure.

Yes mom I've been building air castles over here too but now that this point system is in effect and has been explained, it's going to be pure luck if I get out soon. If the system works as planned it will be the most fair way possible of selecting the lucky ones. Some of these Infantry boys have seen hell now for a long time and they should be first. I'll pick up a few points for length of service and Lynne will do her bit but while our combat time has been successful it is short compared to outfits that fought in Tunisia, Italy, etc and then came to France on D Day. Really though the whole works including Japan shouldn't take too darned long and then for sure I'll be on my way home to you and all those whom I'm dreaming of.

Yes mom please send me some stationary-No envelopes (this time anyhow) and some ink if possible.

Polly dear, Your baby should be pretty close to a reality now so I know how happy you'll be-and busy! Take care of yourself and don't over do anything will you. I'm certainly glad you and Leona can share a bit of your time and enjoy each other the way you have.

I've had visions of holding my little one in my arms lots of times sis but I always wake up just when she starts to smile at me and then I just lie awake and wonder what it's going to be like.

Got to mail this now if it gets off in the next mail, so be good-
Lots & Lots of Love
Lu

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Nov 26th 1945 To Leona from Wes Hill

Nov 26, 1945 Luzon Dear Leona: Well here I am still but not for long. No kidding a dream. A long worn out Dream is coming nearer to reality. I will be home some time in January. Unless orders change. But up to now we sail or get on a boat on the 10th of December. I'm about going Nuts for that is only 15 Days away. All the 70 bomber have gone to Manila last week & we are the first to go as a Unit. with 60 to 69 pointers exclusive. So you know what that means from now on there is no use in writing for the Post Office readdresses to my home address. so here I am. and not a darn thing to write about. Our old Outfit Broke up and so I'm in the 736th AAA Gun Bn. which is second on the list. for shipment. 43,000 men are going to shipped from the AAA this December on 147 Troop Transports. So I'll see you after I walk out of the Gates of Fort Douglas or should I call you up for Instruction on how to get around Salt Lake. Well that's too far ahead to think clear...

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