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


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Irumagawa, Honshu, Japan
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      Oct. 10, 1945

Irumagawa, Honshu, Japan.

Hello Ma:

      Well, we are still waiting for the Navy to give us a boat. Six days now we have waited. Last night, about 15 high-point men managed to get a ride on a freighter bound for the States. I wish that someone would "wake up." Enclosed is a money order to pay for some of my Christmas presents. Buy yourselves what you would like. All for now -

Earl

P.S. I will continue to write until I get a boat.


 
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