October 26, 1943
Tuesday Evening
Dear Folks,
It is almost time for lights out so I will have to write fast. I had to go to a training movie after supper and when I got back my rifle had to be cleaned so not much time is left..
We have been working pretty hard this week. We have been learning hand to hand fighting (judo) and have started bayonet practice. Today we took about a 3 hour march. Tomorrow we start running the obstacle course so you can see I will still be busy then.
I got your present this evening. It is going to make things quite a bit more handy. The little toilet article case that Mrs. Norris gave me is convenient in size but that is all. Little remembrance like this are what keep us going.
I hope everything is OK at home.
Love,
Donald
This is an awful short letter but it will let you hear from me and let you know I am alright. I would rather get short letters oftener than long ones less often anyway.