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

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_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_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_081.pdf
Daniel mentions that bowling is one of the only things he can do in his free time. He also talks about bumping into Bob Landeau, an acquiantance from Wisconsin. He also indicates that he is trying to get a furlough soon.

UWPMC045_l_080.pdf
Daniel talks about New Mexico and how empty it is. He explains that he has seen ghost towns and abandoned gold mines, and also mentions that he is visiting Carlsbad Caves once he is back in Texas. He also talks about Mexico and its similarities to…

UWPMC045_l_079.pdf
Daniel talks about having moved again, and explains that he might try to transfer to another branch of the service. He mentions that he is thinking of buying a motorcycle, and describes the climate.

UWPMC045_l_078.pdf
Daniel explains that he has been moved again. He complains about being move around all the time, and mentions that some older soldiers are sick and tired of it. He also mentions that he finished school with a score of 96.

UWPMC045_l_077.pdf
Daniel mentions that he is sending some money home to be put in the bank. He also explains that he has been having throat problems.

UWPMC045_l_076.pdf
A friend of Daniel's writes to Mrs. Klapproth. He was in the same battery as Daniel for over three years and lost contact with him. He asked Mrs. Klapporth to send him Daniel's address.

UWPMC045_l_075.pdf
Daniel explains that he did not write sooner because he was in the hospital with measles. He also mentions that there was an issue with his kidneys, which is why it took so long for him to get out. He also indicates that he is in a new camp, which he…
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