April 22, 1944

(Letter from Vic to younger brother Paul, sent from Bougainville, Solomon Islands to Berkeley, California.)

Saturday afternoon

Dear Paul,

Had these prints and negatives on hand so I thought I'd forward them on to you and accompany same with a brief letter. You may keep the positives, but send the film on the Rudy when you've made your copies.

Incidently, Paul, would you mind having three prints made of the two negatives where I'm wearing the G.I. Zoot suit and send one of each to Bob Greubel, Elmer Balzer, and Yuts Conrad? I owe them all pictures and I'd appreciate it if you'd forward them some copies.

To-day, we were able to purchase eleven bottles of beer per man - the first since Xmas and are we happy! Such things certainly are scarce over here.

We're back to garrison life and had a regular Sat. inspection this morning. We now have guard detail and a training schedule - the 'ole Army routine.


Best regards from your brother,
Vic