June 14, 1945

(Letter from Vic in Philippines to brother Paul in Berkeley. California. Photo shows U.S. military column moving on Luzon road. Bottom photo appears to be photo of soldiers in the European theatre, possibly photo sent to Vic from his friend, Ran De Faut, who served there.)

Luzon, P.I.

Dear Paul,

Haven't time to write more than a brief line to-day. We're making terrific gains these days and are continuously pushing ahead. We're now allowed to say that we're on the National Highway #5 pushing down the Cagayan Valley in Northern Luzon.

The Nips are becoming more and more disorganized and're being hunted down and eliminated like rabbits by everyone. Our arty. bn. has been right up there and each day we bag some Nips by small arms fire. Now and then some Nips'll band to-gether with a few m-m guns and put up a little fire fight.

Received two packages from you containing "Life In A Putty Factory", "Candide", "People On Our Side", etc. Many thanks for same.

Here's a pic and three Russian bills that Ran sent me. Kindly forward same on to Ed & Rudy & ask them to send them on home.

Your brother,
Vic