Luzon, Philippines February 6th, 1945
Dear Iz and Sil,
I know that Mother and Dad will be hurt because I am not sending this enclosed commen- dation directly to them. These things aren’t handed out every day, and to hear our C.O. put it, it’s quite an honor. However, in my estimation, it’s nothing to get exciting about, so just keep it in the family. When I think it’s O.K. to let the folks know where I am, I’ll write you, and you can give it to them. The only reason I’m sending it now is because of the information which it contains, and which I am sure you will be interested. Ironically enough, we cannot say in writing the information this contains. Saw a swell movie last night— the first in a long time. It was Jack Benny in “The Meanest Man in Town” with plenty of shorts. The first short was Bob Crosby’s Orchestra. I could almost feel chills run up my spine when he started to play and damn near every one of us there felt like cheering for joy. There’s nothing like good old American swing, and boy now we miss it. Yes, sir, there’s a Great Day coming. Bye now, Herm
February 6th, 1944
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