Letter from Clarence Williams to Gretchen Williams, June 19, 1945

Gee honey I received three letters from you today, two on the 11th and one from the 12th. That always seems to make the day complete when I hear from my honey.

This has been another beautiful day and it has really warmed up. I wish now we could locate a good swimming pool nearby then this place would be fine. This big old building feels as though it is air conditioned it is so much cooler than outside.

I had a new experience when I went to Bn. Hqs this morning. We had to send one M.C. and two medical technicians to the Displaced Persons camp at Kufstein for delousing the people there and also a V-D-check. They were Russian fellows getting ready to leave so they are dusted with D.D.T Powder and given a short arm before disparting. They marched over, a long column, five abreast, and were singing to the top of their voices. Really a happy bunch and I can’t blame them as they are headed home. This afternoon I worked with Bob so really had nothing else exciting happen today. We did have a delicious dinner this noon. Had baked pork chops, mashed potatoes, brown gravy, string beans, bread, lemonade and ice cream and apricots   for desert. Miller and I were laughing a few days ago how we at first hated to eat from mess gear. Now you think nothing of it in fact I prefer that to unclean plates as we some times had in camp. Its a funny thing how you can change your ideas.

So Nadine is going to Calif with her mother. That will be swell for the entire family to be reunited again. How is Mr. Kavka? Is he drinking yet?

The clipping you sent about the point system created quite a stir around here. Also gave several fellows hope of getting out. Cap’t Bofford’s one of our M.C.’s and who landed on “D” Day thinks he may get out on points. Yesterday he asked me if I had received any more good clippings from my wife.

I am so happy Viola is getting along so well and hope she will soon be up and around. How is Mae getting along?

I heard a new rumor last night stating we are number 30 on the list for Divisions leaving here and that it would be in October. Perhaps I can be home for Turkey Day. Ha! Seriously honey, wouldn’t that be wonderful. Incidentally I saw in the S & S where they think the Pacific War will either end in 90 days or be very long. Naturally I’m hoping for the first. Please   don’t take too much stock in my rumour as we hear new ones practically every day. Anyway honey, don’t worry about a permanent as far as I am concerned, I guarantee your hair will be plenty mussed after I arrive. Ha! Regardless how you look, I’ll love it.

That was surely a swell raise Charlotte received and I’m glad for her. She practically runs the office doesn’t she? Apparently he feels she is doing a good job of it.

I was glad to hear you finally received the cigarettes. It seems ages since I mailed them. I hope it wont take as long for your gift from Paris and hope it arrives okay. Sounds as though your bridge party was a success and your mentions of potato salad made me hungry.

So Louisa practically had you on your way over here. Honey I wish it were true but I’m afraid we won’t be here for the long period of occupation. I shouldn’t say afraid as I much prefer to go to the states. I hope to be able to give you some information before too long.

Well darling I must close — am all out of news.