June 6, 1944, will always remain indelibly in our memory because
on thet day many of our Jayhawker boys , Sp heal he with deep CLOGLONSs, CATA
pulted themselves on tho big triumphal surge cf “Fortress Turepe". Lt. Jenmy
Pfitech, of Pflugerville, Texas, Ensign Xalph Sshaoke, of Larvienve. Kansne, urd
Captain Pill Wade, of Western Kansas, - and we are suro thers are any others,-
have ranged their way into the paperhanger's country, .nd the best part of it
ail is tlu.t they camo out alive. Doubtiess there are many of our boys thet rill
not heve had as good’suzcess as these three boys - an anti-airercfter, an
ennai bias gar eter ; and a ding-dong bomber wing-loader. These three "gunga-
deers" came thrcvgr with flying colors.

Lt. John Pfitsch, APO 403, N, Y., says: "Just a note to let you
know of my new iocation (France) and to tell you we are doing swell ond are
happy to be here rutting an end to this mess. We are seeing lots of things
and getting quite an education. The going is plenty tough but the jAmesicnn
soldier has more thon it takes to do the gob. The boys in the infantry deserve
everything they can get ond more, and that goes for the air corps, and con't
forget the navy. Gee, they have been working swell. . I didnt oven get sea-
sick coming over, ond that is something for me. I met a Lt. in the air corps
the other day who is on old K,U. man. His namo was Ramoy (Bill). I didn't
know him when I was there. He is flying a P47 around now. Ian writing this
from a well-dug-in position so this may be a little messed up, but I hope you
get it o.ke Haven't heard from Ky for quite a while, so expect something any

day. Tell everyone Howdy for me."

And that is John Pfitsch's estimato of a great team - Army, Navy,
Air Corps, and I Imow that he meant to put in the Marines, because he is a
great team guye

Ensign Ralph Schanke; Novy $950; N. ¥., says, - "Tuesday in France,
July 4, 1944. hata holiday bs People here don't care much for fireworks, I
know why and I too will be mcre than glad te spend a seemingly dull evening
back in Lawrence. It would be a treat to sit and let the quiet soak in.

"I received the June 12 issue of Joyhawit Revounds yesterday ond have
read it at least a couple of times. It was one cf the most welcome bits of
nows I have seen. . . » I was in the invasion and I am sure I don't want to
be in another one. I met a Coast Guard officer from Warrensourg, Mo. His name
was Howard. He was a great fellow. He played high school bali with George
Golay. You perhaps Imew cf hin. ,uverywhere I go I look for people from home
but haven't found many naval officers that I mew. I have met several men fron
Kansas, They are all a great bunch. They lmow how to fight. .

"I cannot got used to the climate or the length of the days. Half
the night is gone cnéd it is still light, much to our advantage.

"I sit; and wonder, Doc, just what are these German kids going to
amount to once things sottle down. They have a very distorted outlook fron ny
point of view. but I might bo wrong. Who is to judge? Tlzey are grown into it,
so to speak. I have seen meanv prisoners and I nia frankly @uarounded trying to
promote a formula that could pessibly scusre thei pe

"I am very thankful to be alive, Every one of these men that died
knew what to expect. They died valiuntly. We hepe we can accomplish their

goals.

"I was very glad to hear about XU. Coinz so well in tracks I
haven't been able to see any British or French sports suk have frem timo to
time promoted athletic interests. They all like to play, My 15 kads that I