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Doctor, I've chucked one baseball zame out here. Aside from handling

my boat and squadron navigaticn duties, I hardic the recreation for the
squadron. Haturelly for no reason other thar it is always warm out here,
I included a vhele supply of basebali equipment in ovr cutlay of re-
creational supplies, In the one game that wo have played out here, we
managed to eke out a 6 to 5 win. “hen we are relieved for a rest period,
I intend to get back in shape for a few more games.

Since this is our night to patrol, I must clese to get in some "sack
time’. Doctor, I really would appreciate receiving your monthly news
letter and would you say hello for me to Mrs. Hultven, Mrs. wWevster,
and Mr, Falkenstien. Please give my congratulations to Henry Shenk on
the victory over Iizzou.
Sincerely,
Knute Kresie."

Knute Kresie, the demon speed ball and enigma curving artist, menvions
Dorothy Lamour. I am surprised at you, Knute, because you always specialised
in different curves before you landed in the Pacific. Knute, we are tickied
to death to hear from you and I am-passing on your good wishes to all the good
people that you asked me to contact. I am glad to know that you exed out a win
in the closest possibie fashion, We know that you have got a lucky number and
that it will bs o winner.

Lt. John . Pfitsch, Somewhere in England. 13 Jan. 1944
448 AAR (AVN) Bn,

£PO 506, c/o P.l., Dear Doc;

New York, N.Y. Just a line to let you know

generally where I have ended up at this
stage of the game. we-are having as good a time as we can have, still do-
ing the best we can to put an end to this mess. The country is pretty,
the weather typically English - cold and damp.

The cities give you a different feeling than those at home. You can
certainJy tell these folks have taken plenty. The British are friendly
and very cooperative. I have enjoyed talking and working with them. The
use of the pounds and shillings still confuses me, but its great sport.
I haven't seen a Rugby game as yet but intend to soon, This is just a
line tc let you know ny set up and to ask you to send me a copy of your
newsy letter and a personal line when you have time. Mail is really
appreciated. Give my regards to everyone and let 'em know we're right
in there fighting all the time,

Sincerely,

John."

Delighted to hear from you, Johnny. We are printing your letter along
with the other boys' letters so that all of your good friends will get in on
the splendid information that you fellows pass on to me, and I pass on to theme

fnsign Howard G. Engleman, USNR, USS England, DE 635, c/o Fleet rostoffice,
San Francisco, writes and tolls me to "just keep on building charactor." ‘Jell,
I guess that is eli I an doing now because we are not winning meny ball gamese
But Howard meent it seriously, snd I eppreciate his kind words. He says, “My
kindest regarcs to Mrs, allen, Bob and ail the other dear cnes in Lawrornce. 1
sure get lonesome out here for the notes of Rock Chalk but I Imcw some carr
we'll have a great reunion. Lots of luck for the remainder of the season. Tho

ger neees 74+ Wel, wo Wa de Oc, sOotibe, - OF + Jls