Sunday, February 19, 2017

February 17, 1944

Wednesday

     "We had the training device this morning and I had both bow and stern plains.  The chief really gave me hell till I caught on.  In the Navy you are supposed to know things from the start, obey orders and keep your mouth shut.  I did all three today.  Had prison guard for supper tonight.  Had a gand stick, 38 automatic and a riot gun.  I could use them if I had too.  Orders were to shoot first and ask questions afterwards.  Orders are to be obeyed. 
     Wrote to Mom and sent $5.  Got a letter from her but none from Sweet.  I miss it too.  I wrote to Sweet tonight.  I love her more than life."

   

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