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January 10, 1943
Hi ya Mom,
Madam, if you want to see a boy that is tickled pink, you ought to have a look at me. The doc called me in and made another physical checkup and when he finished, I asked him for an hour pass to go over to the p.x. and he told me I was getting out tomorrow, so no pass. I was afraid that I was stuck here in this place with these CDD and nuts for rest of my army life.

Another thing, I got some mail to night. The first since I went over and got that one letter night before last from you. Tonight there was five from you, two from Vic, and one from Anna Bodart who is that friend of Vic's that I told you about when I was home. I would like for you to read some of the letters I get. I'll have some news for you in a few days.
I was glad to hear that June got a job. She needs something to keep her busy. I don't think I'm hurting financially for I have about $75 loaned out that is going to come in handy about the middle of next month. On top of that will be about $65 or $70 in pay. Keep happy, Lyle (over) Seeing as how the P. X. has been out of envelopes for the past week would you be so kind as to send me a couple of packages. Thank you!


January 15, 1943
Dear Mom,
I told you about getting out of the hospital, didn't I, no? Ever since, I have been rushed like mad. The afternoon I got back, I was put to work cleaning up the company street and hauling wood. One the boys also asked me if I'd care to go to town with him the next day so I said I would. The next day, which was Wednesday, there was to be a parade for some general and the morning was given to cleaning up and getting ready. That afternoon at around two, we loaded on trucks and went to Phoenix.

I did not get to do a thing I had planned on but had a good time anyway. We left Phoenix this morning and went to work nearly as quick as we got here.

We got in for chow around seven so I bought some things for Hershal and took them to him before I ate. Came back and ate, got his mail and went back over to the hospital and stayed until they ran me off so here I am writing to you. The hour is pretty late and seeing as how that brings me up to date, I'll bid you Goodnight until tomorrow.

Lyle



January 16, 1943
Dear Mom,
I got in about 7:30 to-night, ate chow, and was aiming to take some things over to Hershal but was held up. The C. Q. caught me and said I was to go on guard from 8 to 10. Therefore it must be around 11.

I got one leter today and it was from Boots. I think there was three last night with one from Vic.

Adios, Lyle

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