Honey: August 4, 1944

Well, here I am again. This time I live in Roy’s old barracks, but not quite in the same bunk. I got here in plenty of time, in fact two or three hours early. Also had a good nights sleep in Sand Point—on a bed, for a change.

I had quite a time getting to Willmar to catch my train. The bus run out of gas just a couple of miles out from Olivia and I had to help the driver try to get the bus started because he thought that he had plenty of gas and it was some kind of motor trouble. Finally about 1030 I got a little nervous about not making it to Willmar on time so I got out and hitch-hiked and got a ride with the first car going that way. Got there in plenty of time because the train was a little late (as usual). However, I guess that little brown-red bus that we thought was so “hot” didn’t turn out to be such a bargain after all. Yes, it started to, and was scheduled to go to, Willmar, but it didn’t quite make it. The best part of it was that after roaming along the streets of Willmar in a light drizzle I spied the little red wagon pulling in a little late. However, I was still glad that I got out and hitch-hiked. There’s nothing like getting here a little early.

I haven’t got any word about my new assignment yet, so I can’t tell you where I’ll be or what I’ll be doing while here. Unless I am greatly mistaken I will have to go to OGU headquarters and work there. If I don’t, I’ll probably have to work here in the barracks office as a yeoman. Either way, I’ll have a pretty good deal out of it, and it probably be a lot easier and a nicer job here in the barracks, but I suppose, they will have enough non-rated men here take care of the job, and I’ll have to go to head-quarters—oh well, will let you know when I find out anything about that.

Well, it’s now time for me to quit so the typewriter can be utilized for business. (Oh yes, I had quite a wash job today, sea bag, hammock, and cap and underwear with 2 pairs of socks.). All for now.

All my love & stuff, Daddy

Did the kids miss me?