Aug 5, 1945

Dear Mom + Pop:

Just thought I’d sit down and write a few lines before we clean up and go to church. I’m glad when Sat. comes around because we’re off from Sat at 12 to Mon. morning except for cleaning up a little bit.

I just got my picture taken yesterday and I’ll send them home as soon as I can get them.

The other day about 20 men were poisoned by the food of supper, and they were getting up all hours of the night going to sick bay. I was lucky that night because I didn’t get the meat.

Well I have to close now because we have to clean right away. Take care of yourself.

Please send me my watch as soon as you can because I need it.

All my love

Alfred