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

UWPMC045_l_046.pdf
Daniel mentions that he is sending some money to put flowers on his father's grave. He also comments on Irvin's cornet practice, and mentions that his throat is no longer bothering him.

UWPMC045_l_047.pdf
Daniel comments on Irvin breaking his arm. He asks if Irvin and Melvin would like shirts from Panama, and asks his mother if she received the money he sent.

UWPMC045_l_048.pdf
Daniel mentions that he received a letter from Red. Edwin Jaster, and comments on how much weight he has been gaining. He also mentions that there is a possibility of a furlough in the near future.

UWPMC045_l_049.pdf
Daniel mentions he is sending over two shirts for Irvin and Melvin, and talks again about how much weight he has been gaining. He discusses the medical services in Panama and also talks about how he was mentioned in the PCA news.

UWPMC045_l_050.pdf
Daniel informs his mother that he is back in Rio Hato, and estimates he will be there for four to six weeks. He mentions the drive there was rough, and talks about some health issues he has been having.

UWPMC045_l_051.pdf
Daniel writes a letter to his mother after returning to the battery, and mentions he was very ill at one point in Rio Hato. He explains his nickname "Hardrock Klapproth" to his mother, and talks about his duties as a Corporal.

UWPMC045_l_052.pdf
Daniel comments on news from home and discusses some of his medical issues. He mentions that it is unlikely that he will be coming home soon, and indicates that he will be receiving a pay raise in the near future.

UWPMC045_l_053.pdf
Daniel mentions that it is unlikely he will be coming home soon. He also talks about going out to the nearby town for the first time in a while.

UWPMC045_l_054.pdf
Daniel indicates that it is unlikely he will be home for Christmas, but is hopeful about getting home during the Spring. He talks about his job as pistol instructor and comments on news from home.

UWPMC045_l_055.pdf
Daniel talks about taking medication and the weather. He mentions that he will be receving a pay raise in the coming year.
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