Dad’s first correspondence…March 1943

My V-MAIL project starts with a postcard from Ft. Devens, Mass. (from back when the abbreviation was “Mass.” rather than “MA”!) showing a painting of the Post Theatre:

Dear Folks.

Got here about 9:15. An army truck brought us to the Fort. We were then issued rain coats and toilet kits, then bedding, and over-shoes. Boy! We sure needed them. Very muddy here. Learned how to make a bed, army style. Just got thru eating. Pretty good food. More later, Moe

No zip code . . . no charge . . . no idea what he’s getting into!

2 thoughts on “Dad’s first correspondence…March 1943

  1. This is really a good representation of DAD. The date you have posted through me a bit (is that military time or just a typo?). Have you heard from anyone “back east” about their weather?

    • Typo! You know, the zero is right next to the 9! Thanks for seeing it…and for visiting my posts! Mom says it’s raining there…they’re snug as bugs in a rug!

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