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8 October 1942

 

Dearest Folks:

Can’t think of much to write about but at least it will be something.  Received the letter in which you mentioned Katie’s coming marriage-suppose such things are inevitable but I can’t imagine her with a husband.  And I won’t be there for the occasion-probably the biggest thing since Nancy was born.  Send me a picture of Tommy when you get one.  By the tone of her letters I thought he was little more than another flame.  Haven’t received a letter from her since I’ve been on the islands.  Can see you doing all your canning and although I disliked helping you wished I was there.  Also I received an old issue of the Free Press that I gobbled it up like an Esquire issue.  Going on pass tomorrow for a little fun in town.  Also received a letter from Dick in Pando and one from Gram.  Gram said June was in the hospital so suppose I am an uncle by several weeks now.  I am happy and satisfied and just biding my time until this is all over.  Believe my discharge will be an even greater occasion than my wedding.  I wish I was with you so much it hurts but it’s hurting plenty others too.

Love,

Harold Moss Signature

Categories: Dick Moss, Free Press hometown news, Grandparents, Katie Moss Creal, Loyd and June, Regrets

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Harold’s Whereabouts

Hawaii

Rank

<h4>Pfc. HG Moss 37086474</h4>

Pfc. HG Moss 37086474

Private first class is the rank just above private. There was little difference between the these ranks. Most of the soldiers in WWII had the rank private or private first class.

Description

V-mail to his parents in Minatare, Nebraska

Return Address

Btry B 1st Bn, 225 FA
APO 961 San Francisco, California

Censor Stamp

Passed 1111

Postage

V-mail, free

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