USS Valley Forge
Sept. 16, 1951
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| Artwork from Jim's stationery, ca. 1951 |
Hi ya Norma,
Guess I'm behind a little in my letter writing, but I've been a pretty busy Sailor lately.
I lost the last letter I got from you. I put it on my bunk and went away for a few minutes and when I came back, it was gone.
But I remember you said you took a shot for smallpox. HA! Bet it's still sore. Mine was for about two weeks. I haven't gotten any since I came aboard ship, but I'll be getting them before long.
"Boy," things sure are dull around here. There's isn't much for a Sailor to do in San Diego. I've been in lots of towns on the west coast and Diego is the worst yet.
I guess you're in church by now. Sure wish I was there. On the weekend is the only time I want to be home very bad.
I think I told you we were pulling out the last of September, but I don't think we will, now. I think it will be the last of October.
So, your girlfriend's husband got discharge, "eh?" The lucky swab.
Today is my anniversary. I've been in this Navy 8 months. I've got 3 years & 4 months to go. Sounds like a long time, doesn't it? Well, "by gosh," it is. HA.
Do you ever hear anything about Larry T_____? Where he is stationed and what he is doing? It seems I got a letter last week from someone in Detroit which said George S______ was being called in the 14th of September. Do you know anything about that?
I'm going to Mexico tomorrow night. I haven't been there yet, so maybe I can tell you what the women look like when I get back.
Well, Little Mate, it's time for this old salt to sign off.
Answer soon.
Your sea-going pal,
