Dec 17, 1943

Fri.

Dear Ceil,

I just finished the morning shift. I am writing this letter at 11 o’clock in the morning.

Well how are things with you, hope you are in the best of health. I am trying to get a pass home this weekend. It seems kind of tough, but I will try my best. Seeing you Wednesday made a new man out of me. I feel much better. I just picture you when I saw you the first time. Remember when I hugged you upstairs, boy it was great. We cried a little then we laughed a little. They are memories. My arm is much better now. I still have the same job as before, but I work too many hours.

I heard Jack Lenard last night. He used to sing with Tommy Dorsy band. He’s in the army now. They have amateur night here every night. Boy they sure have lots of talent in the army. There are fellows here in my barrack that played in Sammy Kay orchestra. Well Ceil I miss you as much as ever and love you a great deal more. What can I do, I did not ask to be put in the army, I have to take it and like it.

There isn’t much that I do here. It’s the same thing day in and day out, get up at 5 o’clock; have to be in bed at 10 o’clock. Sleeping with you is heaven on earth. Boy to fall asleep with you in my arms again. I’d give my first months pay. Remember when you used to put your foot on mine, it was cold but I didn’t mind it. Where do you put your foot now?

Well Ceil that’s all for now. I will write more tomorrow. God bless you and keep you safe for me. So long Sweetheart.

Lots of Love

Husband

Bill