Fort Benning, GA

7-10-42

 

Dear mom & all

            Received your cards and was glad to hear from you all. I am ok, except about to melt down here it isn’t so much hotter than it is up there but it is a lot sultrier and that makes it worse.

            We haven’t got settled for sure yet, there was 3 boys sent to Alabama today, but I imagine the most of us will stay here. They are making us four more Regiments, and the Lt. said they would need drivers so my address will be the same until I let you know different.

            I think I could get a 10 day furlough now, but I had rather wait until I had 10 months in and get a 15 day furlough, and also have enough cash to make the trip, so when the time comes and I can get the furlough I will be home, but don’t look for me until you see me coming and I let you know.

            When we get into our regular outfits we will have a Tech Corp, or Sgt. rating that will mean $16, $32 more per month

            Well folks, as I have to go on Guard tonight and this is about all the news for now, will close with lots of love to all.

                                                Love

                                                          Marlin