First Letter Home
December 2nd, 1942 Ft Meade, MD.
Dear Folks, 4PM
I’m still here but, don’t know how much longer I will be here. Most of our bunch is leaving tonight. I hope I’m one of them! We’re having a snow blizzard, and boy is it cold. There is a bunch leaving for Fla. tonight or tomorrow. I would like to go there but, it is too far from home (mental).
I took three exams last night, and I got my uniform today. I sent my clothes home awhile ago.
7AM
Just got back from chow & inspection & parade. We are leaving in the morning I guess. Boy have I got a lot of clothes!
2 summer suits
2 winter suits
1 overcoat
2 fatigue suits
5 pairs of underwear
4 handkercheifs
2 hats
2 pair of shoes
1 raincoat
1 canteen & utensils
2 ties and a lot of other junk!
I think we are going south. Tonight was the first we had any time off, so I went to the post exchange, it’s a block from here. Candy bars .03 cents, pop .03 cents, and beer?
I took out a $10,000 policy last night, only $6.50 per month. I will get my picture taken when I am moved. I will get my garrison cap there, and it will cost between $3.00 and $5.00.
Well, that’s all I can think of for now.
Love,
David