Tagged With: WAACS
All His Medals
July 2 & 3 1943. Two letter to Dad from his sister Anna back home in Albany. She starts off by telling Dad that the Walshes (who rent the upstairs apartment of the house) have moved out. Jimmy Walsh was home on furlough and helped with the packing and moving. This calls for a correction … Continue reading
I am Learning Plenty
May 18 & 19, 1943. Two letters home from Dad. He starts be asking how many teeth mama has left to be pulled commenting “I remember that she didn’t exactly have that many of them as it was.” He also wishes her “enough strength to carry on.” Dad also addresses Anna’s questions in her May … Continue reading
I Typed My Own Furlough
May 10 & 11, 1943. On the 10th Stanley writes to Dad with the news “I am a happy soul right now. I got what I wanted.” His furlough was approved! He figured correctly that it was best to apply for a furlough before his squadron was moved out and more men were assigned to … Continue reading