July 1, 1944

Dear Bill and Emily,

Both of your letters came and was sure happy to hear from you. Here's hoping your brother Eddie is as well and as happy as I am Emily. Someone said that there are no atheists in foxholes. I'm afraid I must be different because when those BASTARDS are shooting at me, the only way I use the Lord's name is in vain. I should be ashamed of myself. Can't help it. Sometimes they make me soooo mad.

Are you going to stay at the lake this year? Hope so. Have a swim for me. I don't see how these Frenchmen ever go in this water. It just isn't warm enough for me. Are you taking ye ole faithful along? The canoe I mean. That five bucks was well spent. Even the memories are worth a thousand times that.

It's really a grand life I'm leading. Remember how I use to hate PT, well now I play baseball on my own accord.

Can't send much for souvenirs. What do you think of the German medal? It came off a German Marine.

Love As Ever

Al