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"Bork" wrote on, "Pon says the two most. elaine: pieces of equipnont in;
the Pacific war up ey date are the LUT's (amphibious tractors) and the LST's

"the “pril 26th issue of "Rebounds" arrived this week and as always I was
eagar to read it all. I think they get botter all the time, but to paraphrase in
the vernacular, "Howinhell do you find time to get everything done?” "I continue
to hear from Emic Vanek and Ifurray Brown,"

"the C.0. of our flotella is a Kansan fron Galena, Comdr. Stringer, USNA
(1928) and upon necting him he asked me from whence I came, I stuck out my chest
and loudly proclained my native state. He immediately replied, 'I knew it, you look
prairio bred to'ne,'. and I solermmly assured him he paid me a very high compliment."

"I would aioe Het you conveying my regards to Mitt and Bob, also Doan
Nesmith and Mr. Quigley. Thanks so much for keeping ne supplied with the "Rebounds."
"By “the way, I thought you might’ be interested in knowing that even though this island
was just declared secure, I saw somo fellows playing on a newly constructed basketball
gourt hie i Maybe tho war time spread of your game is an indication ue things to
come."

From Major and Mrs. John Il, Stratton at 642 Oak Street, Cincinnati 6, hic,
Mrs. Kathryn Stratton writes on July 16, “Your latest copy!.of Rebound has just arrived,
and both John and I wish to tell you how very much we enjoy each new issue. Although
we are about- five years apart in our schogl: associations, there is always something

xf interest for John and nyself. You are really doing a marvelous job with your news-
letter! There is only one bit of news which we can offer, John has received his
majority: on Jume 30, ond is still stationed at Ferrying Division Ee ae ae here in
vineinnati. as assistant to the Division Flying Safety ae cn «

"fe aro always glad to read the nows concerning the Jllen fombly, and send
our congratulations to Bob and Mitt on their commissions. John was hoping he would
get to see them, but now it looks as though our leave won 't materialize until September.»
We are looking forward to séeing you and’ Mrs. Allen at that: time."

Congratulations Major John and Kathryn on your well-earned peo t 8A, We
shall be happy to See you when you come — Lawrence.

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Captain Jack Ballard, 17082781, Troop J Aue 93rd Cav. Ren, Sq. Mecs., APO 263
c/o Postmaster Now York, New York, writes from Simbach, Bavaria, on June 21. "Just
a few lines from ne and then I will have to run. I received the last copy of the
Rebounds, and I want to. thank you for Don Eblings address. I sat right down and wrote
to hin."

“I was more than sorry to hear about Howard Engleman, The same day I re-.
ceived your letter, there was an article in the Starts nad Stripes about how many
~Lood transfusions, plasma injections, and the various shots ee had had to sustain in
his recovery. I hope that he is back up and on his feot soon,"

"There was also an article in the Stars and Stripes about Charley Black |
setting the DFC. I roally think it was swell that he got the high award. These Jay-
hawkers are 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 tt, and I didn't think that my actions warranted a decoration,
but that is how it goes."