April 14, 1942

Dr. F. C. Allen
Head Basketball Coach,
University of Kansas,
Lawrence, Kansas

Dear Doc:

Since I have now served in the Army for one year the 29th
of this month as an enlisted man I have come to the conclusion
that ig is going to be a long drawn out affair and that I might
just as well do the best I can while here. Therefore, I want
to apply for attendance to the Officer Candidate Schoo for
Physical Training Officers.

According to a War Department letter that I have in front
of me an applicant must possess, along with other requirements,
the following special qualifications;

(1) A Bachelor's degree in physical education from
& recognized college or university; or

(2) An equivalent knowledge gained through experience
in the field of physical training or recreation.

As you know I majored in Mathematics at K.U. so I must de-
pend on paragraph 2 above. Would you favor me with a letter as
to my character, personality, etc.? I am sure that a letter
from you to accompany my application would help a great deal in
determining whether or not I have the necessary qualifications.

I would like to ask one more favor---could you give me the
address of Ad Lindsay?

After one year in the Army I have learned a great deal about
the Army. Of course it has it drawbacks, but I cannot say that
I have very many kicks coming. Since it looks as if many more of
the young people of America are going to be called I can say that
I am glad to be doing my part as little as it may be.

Thanking you for these favors in advance, I remin,

Yours very truly,

(ak

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W. R. Shaffer
Staff Sgt.,
Headquarters Co., ERTC,
Fort Leonard Wood, Lio.