5 Aug 43
Dear Folks:
A year ago today we arrived on the atoll which we are now stationed on. I just often wonder what the next year will bring for me and my men.
I also received a letter from you this morning that was postmarked 20 July 43. Golly: I hope that my letters have started to reach you by the time you receive this. I simply can’t understand why you haven’t been receiving my mail.
Still no pups from Radio. I am almost convinced that she probably had a miscarriage while swimming in the ocean. She doesn’t miss a morning or evening swim. The Colonel said maybe she had them while swimming and they all drowned.
Thanks for Ada’s & Homer’s address. I will try and drop them a line some time.
I take it that Franz Ahlstrand must be back in the Army. What branch of the army is he in?
Mailed you a letter yesterday but I wanted to let you know I had received your letter and thought I would see which of my letters reached you first. Be sure to let me know. I am ok.
All my love,
Your son, Leo
1st Lt. L.J. McLoskey
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