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


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Saidor, New Guinea
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          April 8, 1944

Somewhere in New Guinea

Hello Ma:

      Well, my twenty-second birthday finds me still in the Army. Today is just the same as any. This week, I am working at night down on the airstrip. The work is rather important. Use your imagination. I have off in the daytime, but it's almost too hot to sleep then. Enclosed is a Mother's Day present. [A money order for $80 was enclosed. - Ed.] Buy yourself some dresses or a spring coat or whatever you would like.

      Well, this is just a short letter to let you know that I am O.K. So, until my next letter -

Earl

P.S. Hope you have a nice Mother's Day. Enclosed is a picture of Margie. You can keep it for me. I'll probably only lose it if I keep carrying it around.



This unlabeled photo was amongst the letters. Perhaps this was Margie? An edited version follows.


Possibly Margie? Here is an edited version of the photo.



 
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