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  • Collection: Daniel Klapproth World War II photographs and letters, 1939-1945

UWPMC045_l_115.pdf
Daniel writes for the last time, and explains that he is not sure when he will be able to go home. He talks about his health, and mentions that his legs are hurting again.

UWPMC045_l_114.pdf
Daniel writes that he suspects he will be home for good soon. He mentions that a few men at his camp have been discharged already.

UWPMC045_l_113.pdf
Daniel mentions that he sent some cigarettes home and inquires about a package he sent home a while ago. He says he expects to leave his current camp soon. He briefly talks about the weather.

UWPMC045_l_112.pdf
Daniel answers a question his mother had about gas outfits. He mentions that he might be in Alabama soon.

UWPMC045_l_111.pdf
Daniel mentions that he is in a new outfit in the same location. He talks about not wanting to be a Cadre Sgt., and that he would rather go back to being a Mortar Sgt in Fort Bliss. He also mentions that he does not know when he will get his…

UWPMC045_l_110.pdf
Daniel comments on the weather back in Wisconsin and mentions that he hopes to be home soon. He talks about the weather in Texas, and also mentions that there is not much to do in the local town.

UWPMC045_l_109.pdf
Daniel describes some of his training, and mentions that it is particularly gruelling. He hopes to be home in time for the new year, and mentions that he received some letters from home.

UWPMC045_l_108.pdf
Daniel talks about his current training schedule. He also mentions that his training ends on December 23, so he hopes to be home for Christmas. He also mentions that he has a cold.

UWPMC045_l_107.pdf
Daniel mentions that he will be moving to Camp Maxey, Texas. He also mentions that he has been feeling better, and hopes that he will gain back some of the weight he lost. He also talks about the possibility of going to West Point as an instructor.

UWPMC045_l_106.pdf
Daniel reminds his mother to send him his bonds. He talks about his health again, and mentions that he has been sick a lot recently. He also mentions that he had his overseas physical, and express his hopes for a furlough soon.
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