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

UWPMC045_l_086.pdf
Daniel compliments some fudge that his mother sent over, and mentions that he has been very busy lately. He talks about how much he enjoys working on trucks, and also mentions that he gave a class about trucks.

UWPMC045_l_083.pdf
Daniel talks about going to San Antonio, and mentions that he has made staff sergeant. He also talks about seeing Judge Roy Bean's tavern.

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_084.pdf
Daniel talks about his daily commitments as a staff sergeant, and also mentions that he is in charge of taking care of the trucks. He indicates that he does not go to Mexico often because it reminds him of Panama.

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.

UWPMC045_l_105.pdf
Daniel mentions that he is back in Orogrande. He indicates that he might move to a new camp soon. Daniel also talks about his poor health lately.

UWPMC045_l_082.pdf
Daniel indicates that the cake his mother sent arrived in good shape. He also talks about his bad back and having to go to the doctor to get an x-ray of his foot. He mentions that he is going back to school soon, and expresses his wish to go to Camp…

UWPMC045_l_065.pdf
Daniel mentions that he will send Melvin money when he gets confirmed too. He also indicates that cakes can be sent to Panama in good condition if they are properly packaged. He also discusses his health and the medical care he receives in the army.

UWPMC045_l_066.pdf
Daniel mentions that he is taking his quinine regularly. He also asks why he is no longer receicing papers from home.

UWPMC045_l_063.pdf
Daniel writes to his mother and says he is sending some money. He mentions that he has requested furlough, and expresses how much he misses home.
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