Based on the letters of Earl Philip Reinhalter (1922-1953). Edited by his son, Earl Philip Reinhalter (1950-).


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Brisbane, Australia (Camp Columbia)
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      Oct. 24, 1943

Hello Ma:
      Well, I haven't much to say. Everything here at school is about the same, one continuous rush, with emphasis placed on everything but eating and sleeping. My chances of staying or "flunking" out of school are about equal. I haven't received any mail for over two weeks now. My old squadron probably hasn't been forwarding it. We have had two examinations. I passed one. I don't know about the other yet. We get another one this coming Thursday.

      Well, that is all from this end. How are things back in Irvington?

      Last Wednesday afternoon, we had off. I went to town for the first time in about a month. I drank two milkshakes and six glasses of beer. After eating supper in town, I came back to camp on a train.

      Well, that's about all for now -
Earl


 
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