September 17, 1941
Dear Robert, Libby and Children:
I am enclosing herewith my bayonet medal and also my Honor Man medal. After the folks and Aunts see them be sure to mail them back to me as I must have them by October 1st or sooner if you can. On October 1st we have another big inspection.
Today I fired a 45 revolver. Didn’t do so bad – out of 25 shots I had one bulls eye and the rest in the target at a distance of 25 yards.
Now for the good part—this afternoon we had to crawl through barbed wire entanglement and what I mean crawl. You crawl with your back to the ground and your face to the sky—quite a feat for a fat man like me. Although now I am not quite so fat.
Libby, I am sorry to hear that your father is not doing so well. I do hope that he will improve and rapidly.
Libby, I also received your letter today and I surely was glad to hear from you. Yes, I do enjoy receiving letters and I also do have a little more time for writing and a little more to write about.
All we have done so far is fall into position with our rifles for firing. If this doesn’t reduce me nothing will.
My throat has been bothering me a little the past few days. I believe it is due mainly to the dust.
Brother, I am glad you like your new job. Keep up the good work and maybe someday you will be Governor.
The mosquitoes are a little bad this evening. But, the leathernecks can stand anything.
Bobby you & Anne help mother all you can in the tending and care of Mary Alice.
Love to all
Leo
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