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arriving at his destination he wrote as follows: "This place is an ideal spot for
our combat crew training. And before long you will be hearing quite a bit about a
couple of our outfits." Ray's address is Lt. Ray R. Evans, Hdars. Gypsy Task
Force, AFO 632, c/o P.Ji., Miami, Fla.

From Lt. Dean k. Brooks, 1!.C. (APA 46, San Francisco): "Yesterday I went
ashore and visited the spot where T. P. Hunter was killed. I talked to several of
the men who served under him. They certainly praised him to the skies. They told
me of some of his heroic acts on other fields of battle. John Krum and I are going
up and visit his grave in the next few days. ... . Had dinner with Art Nichols
(K.U,'43) the other night and while there met another K.U. man, Dean Kipp, lM '43,
from Junction City.. As usual the conversation drifted around to Phog's basketball
team. We all figure that if we take 0.U. at Lawrence we'll win the championship.
How about it? I'll bet those boys would certainly be surprised if they knew how
much guys out hero are pulling for them. I wonder if they think about the guys
out here as much as. these fellows do about them."

And a letter from Cpl. Charles Loar, with the Marine Corps in the Facific,
assures us that he is coming to visit us when he returns to the States to tell us
more about T. P. We have never gotten anything only the most tender expressions
from all of T. P.'s buddics. He was a man beloved of all men.

Lt. Dave Shirk wrote from Benning Park, Columbus, Ga., late in January to say
that he expected to report to advance officer's school some time in February, and
when he finished there he would doubtless get an overseas assignment. You really
have what it takes, Dave, and we are very proud of youe Yes, indeed, I remember:
Bill Sapp very well; and also Larry Kennedy. I appreciate ull the fine things you
are doing for these boys, and we hope they will choose F.U. : a

I received from Rev. Robert A. Hunt, of Salina, o copy of a long letter he had ~
had from Ens. Robert E. Hunt, which concluded with the following paragraph; “There
are many things I will explain after the war that I cannot tell now. Even in these
back areas, I have had my thrills. It is not all dull. I have flow 7,000 miles -
over the Pacific Ocean; sometimes in very severe storms. Our trips on these ICT's
take 12 to 14 hours and sometimes the seas are rough, so much so that we have to
take refuge within the coral reefs." Best of luck to you, Bob.

From Ense Re F. "Dick" Miller, VS-52, San Francisco: “Am now in the Hawaiian
area, but not for long. Expect to leave in the next few days. TI havon't run into
very many Jayhewkers, but when I do -we always have a big time. . .. Please say
hello to all who are still there, and to those who read your Rebounds. The news-
letter is great. Keep them coming ."_ | |

Judging from the Camp Butner News (North Carolina), the post special service
chief, Major Frank J. Anneberg is keeping busy providing opportunities for recreation
for patients of the U. S, ; y General and Convalescent Hospital and returnees of
the AG and SF Redistribution Station. +s

Glad to hear from R. W. "Dick" Farris, PRE/c, APA 197, San Francisco, formerly
of Garnett, Kansas. Dick, we are putting Capt. Forrest li. Chapman on our mailing
list, 2 :

I received a highly interesting letter from Lt. C. W. "Chuck" Elliott, APO 321,
San Francisco, and am really sorry that space forbids me elaborating more fully on
his letter. Chuck was in the Philippines at that time, and had 50 combat hours to
his credit. But that was over a month ago. Lots of luck, Chuck,