Letter from Norm Smith to Howard and Violet Smith, November 18, 1943

Just a few lines to tell you may permanent address for the next 17 weeks. My training here begins November 22nd,

although I have been assigned to Infantry Training it does not hinder my chances to get into cook school.

Well yesterday and today I was on a paint detail, we were painting the interior of the "Ordance Supply Room." I got my fatigues so dirty I doubt if I'll ever get them clean.

The cook here is a Chinaman and is quite a comical Charactor.

How much money did you send to me at Fort Lewis?

Has the letter been returned to you yet?

Cockroaches here a still bad but we are slowly licking them. I've had a continued fight here lately to see who sleeps in my bunk, me or the roaches.

Well thats about all now Write me at the below address.

P.S. say hello to kids & chickens for me.