Dear Mom-
I received your letter dated 16 January today, so you see, ordinary mail takes a month. Glad everyone is well and happy. It’s nice to receive your welcome mail. I had letters from Ronnie Kompanek and Beanie. Nothing exciting is going on over here at present. We’re still working hard on secret special training. Our latest method for catching fish is to row out to sea in a rubber boat and toss a few hand grenades into the water. The explosion stuns the sea bass; they rise to the surface where they are collected. Need nothing. It is spring here but still rather chilly.
26 FEB. 1944
Dear Family- NORTH AFRICA
I received Mom’s third letter. She asked about the weather. Lately it is rather cold with a little rain and hail. I received socks before I left Dix. Never felt better in my life. Food is still good - a whole lot better than one could buy in the states. Everyone sounds pretty busy. So are we, but having a great time. The work is so darned interesting. Mail comes in spurts depending on ships and planes. Have everything I need. Write when you can.
Love to all,
Henry