Pvt. W.D. Johnson Jr 34945847 (Postmarked August 10, 1944)
B Co. 227 Bn
69th Trg. Regt. IRTC
Camp Blanding Fla.
Wed Nite
Dearest Mom & Dad:
Sure glad to have your Fri letter, Mother. Yes I got that clever Bob Hope Mag. & just overlooked mentioning it when I acknowledged receipt of the box. I had in mind to thank you for it next time I wrote & I’m sorry you had to remind me of it.
Surely interested in hearing about Macey’s trip home & was also very interested in the outcome of his business. I know you’re glad to have that settled.
How are you these days Dad? I’m going thru the mill again here. I guess Louise has told you that we have been turned into a straight rifle Co now so the pressure is on to cram as much down us as they can in the next 5 weeks.
I’ll surely be glad to finish this basic & get out of here – I hope.
Wish I could see Macey. We’d have a lot to talk over. I owe him a letter, I think.
I’ve got to learn to handle mortars, light & heavy.30 cal machineguns & the Browning Automatic Rifle before I leave here. Have already had the Garand (M1), Carbine, Bazooka, Hand grenade, antitank Grenade and .50 cal machine gun. So I’ll be familiar with a lot of weapons before I leave here. Have also had considerable instructions in anti tank mines & booby traps of all kinds.
I’m still fine & Louise’s trip really did me a lot of good
Well, I’ve got to go shave & bathe & get ready for tomorrow. Hope all is well with you all and Im looking forward to hearing from both of you. real soon. Letters are really welcome.
Lots of love
David
Had a note from Rip written July 25. He’s okay but no special news.
PS. Note my new address on envelope. Only the Battalion # is changed.