11 January 1944
Dear Folks:
Wow: I don’t know where the time goes but I see it has been almost a week since I have written to you.
I am in such a whirlpool as you must realize that time get past me very rapidly.
Just remember what I told you that if you don’t hear from me for awhile don’t worry as I’ll be ok.
Got a letter from Elizabeth today and she told me it would be at least three months before Robert would be called. I am surely glad of that. Maybe by then they will have it changed at least I hope so.
Am glad that Bobby got his lamp. I only wish I could do more for all of you.
We all got shots again the other day and I have felt as if I was burning up ever since we received them.
I will try and drop Beaulah and Sam a letter before long.
Haven’t seen anybody from home lately. I did however run into a naval officer from Ft. Madison, Iowa that I have had to deal with. We had lunch together today. He is stationed about thirty miles from where I am but I had to spend the entire day with him today.
Surely do hope that the people in the mainland don’t go on any more strikes and get us all the equipment that we need. It will take a great deal to defeat the Japs and the other members of the Axis.
I am feeling ok. Not much I can tell you except that I love and miss all of you. Until you hear from me again may God bless all of you.
All my love,
Your son, Leo
1st Lt. L.J. McLoskey
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