June 1st, 1944 – Thursday 10:15 A.M., D-5
Darling Mother-
Just think one more day + I’ll have 3 years in this man’s army. Gee! Doesn’t seem that long. Well, I’m ok + doing the same so I’m lucky.
Thought I’d sit right down + write my Mom a letter. So, here I am.
How are things there in dear old Cleveland Mother? I always find myself thinking of you all + home. Just comes natural. I must be a “Home Boy” at heart.
Today here in England it’s nothing like spring. Cold and gloomy. Nothing very cheerful about the weather I must say. Hope there at home you can’t say the same Mother. Burr! Gee! You’d be going down to stoke the old furnace up I’m afraid.
There’s nothing going on that I can say Mother. Same old thing. We’re eating good, sleeping good, + doing good so we’re alright. Certainly miss home though but we’re making the most of it.
I received a letter from my darling last night. It’s dated May 21st. She didn’t have much to say. She’s working hard + stuff. She sent me a clipping of one of the married couples that we know. He’s over here in England in the Air Corp. His wife has a little baby that he’s never seen. Gee! That’s pretty rugged. Anyway he’s named his “Flying Fortress” after his baby “Gloria.” So “Gloria” is basically doing CENSOR here, or should CENSOR. Ha. I’m sitting here pulling my hair out trying to think of something to say.
I suppose I know a little something but I can’t say it. That’s just some situation to be in now isn’t it. Well I know that you understand Mother, so I’m happy.
Has “Henry” heard anything from or about Gladys as yet. Can’t figure that out. She certainly doesn’t seem to care about anybody else’s feelings does she? After all somebody might be just a little worried about her. Well it will all come out in the wash won’t it. Some gal that sister of mine.
How’s daddy making out at work + so forth. Send him my best Mother. Does he still listen to “Gabriel Heatter” on the radio? I hear everybody’s CENSOR. Well I can’t say as we’ll disappoint anybody. Ha.
Well Mother, I’m getting low on info so I’ll sign off for now. Say Hello to Bernice, Judy + Snooky for me + I’ll be back soon again.
So until then-
Your Ever Loving Son + Soldier Boy
-Leonard