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21 December 1944

 

Dear Folks:

The more I write the more I know you will be relieved so here’s a few minutes before bedtime for a short letter.  Just returned from a show, a clearing in the coconut trees.  The natives were there and as it was a ‘horse opera’ they loudly voiced their approval.   All women have babies but they don’t make much noise.  Not many good looking ones.  They want mattress covers or any kind of clothing to put together a shapeless gown.  Every other one is pregnant so perhaps the dresses should be that way.  A few of them said the Japs gave them a bad time, but I guess the Nips got some in return.  I’m getting lots to eat and some good sleep also, so don’t worry.  It seems to be cooler here and a swim occasionally feels good.  I can’t seem to sit down and write a long newsy letter but perhaps later. But don’t worry for I’m perfectly okeh and going to stay that way.

Love,

Harold Moss Signature

Categories: Garrison theater, Military daily life, Movies, Prisoners of war natives

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Harold’s Whereabouts

Leyte, Philippines

Rank

<h4>T/Sgt. HG Moss 37086474</h4>

T/Sgt. HG Moss 37086474

Technical sergeant was the rank between staff sergeant and first sergeant. Technical Sergeant was renamed Sergeant First Class in 1948.

Description

1 handwritten page V-mail, front side only to his parents in Minatare, Nebraska. Written on a large V-mail sheet.

Return Address

Hq. Btry 225 FA Bn
APO 235 San Francisco, California

Censor Stamp

06115-Passed

Postage

Free

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