HEADQUARTERS THE PARACHUTE SCHOOL
OFFICE OF THE ASSISTANT COMMANDANT

Fort Benning, Georgia
9 August 1945

Dr. Forrest C. Allen

Director of Physical Education
University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Dr. Allen:

Yesterday I received your letter of August 4, and indeed I
an grateful for your kind interest.

It seems that I am a bit slow in getting into action on this
Veterans Aid organization, I have, however, written Mr. Monypeny,
and sent in a day letter application to the State Department of
Civil Service, Topeka, as I understand there is a deadline of the
9th of August for applicants.

As Dad may have informed you, I have 136 points for service,
and am permanent limited service because of a piece of steel in ny
left lung. This makes me eligible for separation from the service
4f I so desire. Sooner or later I must make the change from Arny
to Civilian life, and the possibility that I might procure assignment
as your district representative for the Office of Veterens Affairs is

fairly attractive.

My present assignment as Director of Training for The Parachute
School is a very good one, end I am somewhat reluctant to give it up.
However, I must sooner or later make the adjustment to civilian life.
The possibility that I might be of service to veterans interests me

gr eatly.

Wy past (43) years service in the Army will, I believe, go a long
wey toward qualifying me for the job.

I will be stationed at the AAF School of Applied Tactics, Orlando,
Florida on temporary duty until about the 24th of August, at which time
I will return to the Parachute School, Fort Benning, Georgiae :

I mst sincerely appreciate your interest.

Nuch wee

MARK J 9

Lt. Cole, Infantry
Actg. Asst. Comite