Me: "Guess I’ll close with oceans of love and a kiss on every wave". I love this line in Dad's letter. What a romantic!
Laverne: Guadacanal Diary, a must see if you truly want to know the thoughts and fears of anticipation that young soldiers felt at they traveled on boats to unknown lands and unknown battles. This photo of Dad on the middle bunk looks as though it came right out of the movie. And the kidding and conversation sounds as though they came right out of his letters.
3, August 1944
Dearest Darling,
Not much news, so I do not know just what to say. There is one thing I want to say and you heard it plenty of times before. “I sure do miss you.”
Today and yesterday have been two pretty cool days. We have had a little rain. About 2 to 3 ft deep in certain spots. Our tent was not washed out, although there were plenty that did.
I’ve been pretty busy yesterday so I was not able to write. I’m sorry.
I wasn’t able to leave camp to go to town. So I haven’t had a picture taken yet. I’ll send you a picture as soon as possible.
I haven’t received any letters from you lately, the last 3 or 4 days I mean, so I just can’t find anything to write. Guess I’ll close with oceans of love and a kiss on every wave.
Love always,
Ray
P.S. Sorry this is only a short note. Will write more as soon as I can.
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