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| Letter of August 18 (with oil stains) |
Dear Mother and Dad,
Did you notice the address on the envelope? Have moved again (still the same island). This is my 14th army address -- and I hope it'll be my last.
We have just taken over a colored truck company. The general condition of the area and living quarters are about as good as anywhere. We have six-man tents -- with wooden floors, and one light.
Most of the vehicles are in rather sad shape -- though that is partly due to long service. I haven't yet taken my vehicle on the road, so it's difficult to tell much about it; but the engine sounds fairly good -- though the body is quite bad. However, I think I'm going to enjoy fussing around and trying to fix it.
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| Photo of a GMC CCKW 2 1/2-Ton Cargo Truck |
I have a steel-top type of cab on my truck. It's similar to the civilian models - with doors and "comfortable" seats -- but it's extremely hot. The other type is a sort of roadster effect -- with canvas top and removable side curtains. The seats are as comfortable as a folded blanket -- and you get wet when it rains -- but the big advantage is that it's cool.
Received my license, last week. It permits me to drive 1/4, 3/4, 1 1/2, and 2 1/2 ton vehicles (mine is 2 1/2).
You already know what I think of the marines. Though it's a small outfit and hasn't done much fighting, here are some interesting figures concerning the casualty list in the Pacific: --
Army 77,100
Marines 77,093
Difference 7
Mother -- last January you sent me some butterscotch cookies. Have just received them -- but unfortunately they were bad. Also received Jan., Feb., and July issues of the "Recorder". And a very nice bracelet and watch strap. My former watch strap I made from bamboo -- somewhere near Ormoc. The first few times I reached for my watch, I was "surprised" to find such a swell strap. Thanks very much for all.
Much love,
Franklin
3449 Q.M. Truck Co.
A.P.O. #72 [located in Tacloban, Leyte]
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