21 June 1945.
Simbach, Bavaria

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dust a few lines from me and then I will have to run. I received

the last copy of the Rebounds, and I want to thank you for Don Eblings
dressy sat wo.and wrote to him.{I haven't had the fortune

to run across eer ani, as he was operating in another zone. I
tried to t some. tran pottation up to the north where, he is, but I
was unablf to ewing” the deal. You ee, _we Are going. #o the Pacific,
via the $tates, and t e vehicles” an to x kept we véadiness. <or

the time; when we wil} get our orders. Iwill have a long visit with

you upon my return d catch up on what I leave out of this letter.
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I was more than sorry to hear about Howard Engleman. The same
day I received your letter, there was an article in the Stars and
Stripes about how many blood transfusions, plasma injections, and the.
various shots he had had to sustain in his recovery. I hope that he
is back up and on his feet soon.

 

There was also an article in the Stars and Stripes about Chserley
Black getting the DFC. I really think it was . swell that he got the
high award. These Jayhawkers sre really making a name for themselves
in this great war. Speaking of awards, I was on the receiving end of
The Bronze Star Medal for some action up around Cologne that the
General said was heroic action against an enemy of the United States.
There really wasn't much to it, and I didn't think that my actions
warrented a decoration, but that is how it goes. |

Doc I am.late as usual, but if by chance I miss out on seeing
Charlie Black, please extend to him my artiest congratulations on
his promotion, and decoration, and above all congrats to both he and
rary on that new baby. Here's hoping that I get to see him!

We are having a great time over here ks our athletic progran.
Baseball is the predominating game at the present time, but- football
and basketball will follow in their respective seasons. We are allowed
50% of our time for athletics, and the fellows really eat it up. It
isn! t uncommon to see them out playing after supper until nearly dark.
Isn't that swell?

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