9/18/45

Dear Mom and Pop

I’m sorry I haven’t written back, but I just don’t have anytime. I had a 12:00 to 4:00 watch last night so that gone me about 3 hours sleep.

It’s been raining down here for two days, but is finally let up this evening. We had the rifle sergeant again today, and I made a score of 137 out of a possible 150. It’s fair anyway

I’m pretty sure now, what I’ll be home Oct. 1 so don’t be looking for me before then. As soon as I finish this letter, I’m going to write to Aunt Flora. I still don’t understand why she isn’t getting letters. I’ve been putting that Absorbing jr. on my feet and they feel a little better.

Well there’s not much I can write about so I’ll close now. Take care of yourself

All my love

Alfred