Pvt. C. Lowry
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%Postmaster N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by N.C. Manuld, 2nd Lt. Inf.
Hi.
I guess you expected me to call tonite. Well I didn't. Calls from camp are restricted. I will not be able to call you from here any more. We are not doing a whole lot right now. Last nite I saw a U.S.O. show. Ann Sheridan, Ethel Merman, Billy Miles, Ben Blue, and a lot of (illegible) person. They had a colored show tonite. It wasn't so good. I got the money here at camp tonite. Pretty nice. 2 a.m. now at the S.C. There was a show there tonite too. The weather here is nice. I was at the mass tonite. Confess tomorrow afternoon late. Well I'll write more tomorrow.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Friday, May 29, 2009
July 20, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Ed. Note: Surprisingly, this letter wasn't screened. It could have been sent off base at a Post Office, meaning the Army never touched it.
Hi.
How are you doing these days? Did you all see Rodgers again? I got in the mail the money Charles sent to me. It was a money order. He ought to of sent me cash. I finally wrote a letter to Jim Pepperney. The other day I reeived an airmail letter from him. I do not think of much news to write when I am writing. I was not down to see Jayne. I couldn't make it. I am having a good time eating and sleeping and am in good health.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Ed. Note: Surprisingly, this letter wasn't screened. It could have been sent off base at a Post Office, meaning the Army never touched it.
Hi.
How are you doing these days? Did you all see Rodgers again? I got in the mail the money Charles sent to me. It was a money order. He ought to of sent me cash. I finally wrote a letter to Jim Pepperney. The other day I reeived an airmail letter from him. I do not think of much news to write when I am writing. I was not down to see Jayne. I couldn't make it. I am having a good time eating and sleeping and am in good health.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
July 24, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by 2nd Lt. illegible
Hi:
Well, I am now in England. How have you been lately. I am fine. The food is good so far here. As good as it was some of the places in the states. I haven't done anything since I left Fla. yet except eat and sleep and have my clothes inspected. I've gained about 10 more lbs. Did I tell you I received both money orders. It is now 10:15 and it is still light out. It gets dark about 11:30 and is light about 5 I think. I am lying out on the grass writing this. Grass is nice after being at Blanding. There are a few of these fellows still with me. How is the illegible these days. I guess there is a stationary shortage so the Lt. told us so I'll write small. The boat ride wasn't bad at all, but I will take a plane anyday. No one got seasick hardly. It will be about 2 wks. so they told us till we start receiving mail. Don't worry and take care of yourself.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by 2nd Lt. illegible
Hi:
Well, I am now in England. How have you been lately. I am fine. The food is good so far here. As good as it was some of the places in the states. I haven't done anything since I left Fla. yet except eat and sleep and have my clothes inspected. I've gained about 10 more lbs. Did I tell you I received both money orders. It is now 10:15 and it is still light out. It gets dark about 11:30 and is light about 5 I think. I am lying out on the grass writing this. Grass is nice after being at Blanding. There are a few of these fellows still with me. How is the illegible these days. I guess there is a stationary shortage so the Lt. told us so I'll write small. The boat ride wasn't bad at all, but I will take a plane anyday. No one got seasick hardly. It will be about 2 wks. so they told us till we start receiving mail. Don't worry and take care of yourself.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
July 25, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. D. Leventutt
Hi.
Well, one more day gone and more clothing inspections. They sure worry about your clothes. I got my ration card today. They give you more money over here but they tell us we don't have anywhere to spend it. I still have some. I got the other money order cashed today and send you a cablegram which you will have received before you get this letter I imagine. I got 32 stamped airmail envelopes too. $2.00. I was through Wynn's place from Kensington St. before I came here. It was awfully funny, but they were not there. I guess they left before I got there. It is 11:15 and we got up about 5:45. I am going to eat a little now and read the paper before I go to bed. I got myself another haircut tonight. I can have it cut anyway I guess cause I guess I won't see that "public" soon. We are still eating good too. Raisin pie for supper, but I sure miss my ice cream. Has anyone been home lately? Lucky if they were. By the way Wynn's place sure was a good looking place. How is the Republic and Mooney doing these days. Why did he get time off. I must have not gotten that letter. I don't have much to say so I'll write more tomorrow.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. D. Leventutt
Hi.
Well, one more day gone and more clothing inspections. They sure worry about your clothes. I got my ration card today. They give you more money over here but they tell us we don't have anywhere to spend it. I still have some. I got the other money order cashed today and send you a cablegram which you will have received before you get this letter I imagine. I got 32 stamped airmail envelopes too. $2.00. I was through Wynn's place from Kensington St. before I came here. It was awfully funny, but they were not there. I guess they left before I got there. It is 11:15 and we got up about 5:45. I am going to eat a little now and read the paper before I go to bed. I got myself another haircut tonight. I can have it cut anyway I guess cause I guess I won't see that "public" soon. We are still eating good too. Raisin pie for supper, but I sure miss my ice cream. Has anyone been home lately? Lucky if they were. By the way Wynn's place sure was a good looking place. How is the Republic and Mooney doing these days. Why did he get time off. I must have not gotten that letter. I don't have much to say so I'll write more tomorrow.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
July 26, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.How are you doing. You soon ought to start getting the mailed that has been sent from over here. They tell us it takes around 12 days. None of us have gotten any because it hasn't event had a good chance to to catch up to us. They say we'll get it though.
For lunch today we had chicken. I was surprised.
It is warm out. The sun is hot so I am sitting in my tent to write this. There is a breeze goes through it.
I already wrote 2 letters this afternoon so I guess I'll close for now.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
July 26, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.
Just a line because they want the mail in a couple of minutes. I guess I still won't receive any for a few more days or so. I have moved to another camp. You really get around in this army. I had to get a new watch strap finally. It was about time I guess. How is everyone doing? Your R.C. is around over here. There were 140 of what you are on the boat. We get the ball scores and all the American news in the Stars and Stripes, but the Yank is a European ... (illegible). It is about the same though. I am going to a show now if there is one tonite. I believe there is. Did C. Reedabaugh get home. I went to mass and comm. about 4:45 this afternoon. 27 out 31 went about.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Thursday, May 28, 2009
July 27, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Geo. Thoemke, 2nd Lt., Inf.
Hi.
How are you doing? I am fine. Right now it is 10 oclock. I just woke up. After Reveille (or however you spell it) and breakfast, I got a little more sleep today. Are you still at the O.E. on Mass. Is there any other time you are working? I may send some money home. I don't have much but there isn't much use for it over here. Did I tell you that before I left the states my wt. went up to 204. That was from eating and sleeping. I ate a qt. or 2 of ice cream a day. I don't know if you can get it over here or not. I hope so. How is your weather these days. Good I hope. How is the back. If it is better, come around and you can carry my pack. Ha! Ha! Well I am running short of talk to I'll start to write my signature.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Geo. Thoemke, 2nd Lt., Inf.
Hi.
How are you doing? I am fine. Right now it is 10 oclock. I just woke up. After Reveille (or however you spell it) and breakfast, I got a little more sleep today. Are you still at the O.E. on Mass. Is there any other time you are working? I may send some money home. I don't have much but there isn't much use for it over here. Did I tell you that before I left the states my wt. went up to 204. That was from eating and sleeping. I ate a qt. or 2 of ice cream a day. I don't know if you can get it over here or not. I hope so. How is your weather these days. Good I hope. How is the back. If it is better, come around and you can carry my pack. Ha! Ha! Well I am running short of talk to I'll start to write my signature.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
July 30, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.
How are you doing these bright days? Well I guess I am settled for a couple of more days since I've moved again. I am writing on my mess kit. That is why it is so bad. We had steak for lunch today. Something different for a change. The food isn't so awful good here but I guess we'll get by. I went to mass this after noon about 4:00 oclock. It was 25 min. from here. Today is anotehr day off. No sense in writing every day like I used to because there isn't anything I can say much or at least what I can think to say. We just got our rations for the week. There are free. I traded my cigarettes for candy and I still have about 15 packs left. We get gum, life savers and some other stuff.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.
How are you doing these bright days? Well I guess I am settled for a couple of more days since I've moved again. I am writing on my mess kit. That is why it is so bad. We had steak for lunch today. Something different for a change. The food isn't so awful good here but I guess we'll get by. I went to mass this after noon about 4:00 oclock. It was 25 min. from here. Today is anotehr day off. No sense in writing every day like I used to because there isn't anything I can say much or at least what I can think to say. We just got our rations for the week. There are free. I traded my cigarettes for candy and I still have about 15 packs left. We get gum, life savers and some other stuff.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
August 1, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi,
How are you doing? I just came back from supper and washed up a little before I started to write.
Last nite I went down and saw a show. It was an army band with soldiers in the entertainment too.
I saw a different one this after-noon. They were both pretty good. There were a few good things in them.
Have they heard from Mickey lately since you wrote and said about the R.C.?
Did you get the rest of those pictures and the big ones yet? I hope they were good. Well yesterday would have been payday in the states but not here. I don't need it.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M. N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi,
How are you doing? I just came back from supper and washed up a little before I started to write.
Last nite I went down and saw a show. It was an army band with soldiers in the entertainment too.
I saw a different one this after-noon. They were both pretty good. There were a few good things in them.
Have they heard from Mickey lately since you wrote and said about the R.C.?
Did you get the rest of those pictures and the big ones yet? I hope they were good. Well yesterday would have been payday in the states but not here. I don't need it.
So Long
Love,
''Chas''
August 2, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi,
How are you doing today. It is about 1:45 now and the platoon I'm in has to go on guard duty at two so I'll be short. We are on 4 hr and off 8 for 24 hrs. That is only an 8 hour day. Not bad at all. I guess your anniversary is coming but I don't know what a card looks like over here. Nothing to buy either. I am running out of stationary and stuff to say so I'll close and have to start using V-mail soon.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi,
How are you doing today. It is about 1:45 now and the platoon I'm in has to go on guard duty at two so I'll be short. We are on 4 hr and off 8 for 24 hrs. That is only an 8 hour day. Not bad at all. I guess your anniversary is coming but I don't know what a card looks like over here. Nothing to buy either. I am running out of stationary and stuff to say so I'll close and have to start using V-mail soon.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 2, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Ernest Edwith, 2nd Lt.
4:15 P.M.
Hi,
How are you today? I just came off guard. We were on for 24 hr. I just got back and I made myself some lemonade out of the powder in K rations.
At noon I met a veteran of World War I. It was a piece of steak and it was really tough.
We still haven't received any mail over here yet. The Lt. said maybe by the wkend but don't be disappointed if we didn't get any.
There was a piece in Stars and Stripes about Jack Rice. If they'll let it through I'll send it.
Well, I have to clean my carbine before inspection so
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Editor's note: The piece from Stars and Stripes was clipped and included. It reads, "A patrol headed by Lt. John Rice, of Youngstown, Ohio, was seeking prospective German prisoners when the men heard what appeared to be a man snoring. The men sneaked closer to a foxhole along a hedgerow. They peered in. A young pig had fallen in the foxhole and was trying to get out. Rice tried to help the porker but got his hand bit. The men stalked away in disgust."
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
Lowry's
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Ernest Edwith, 2nd Lt.
4:15 P.M.
Hi,
How are you today? I just came off guard. We were on for 24 hr. I just got back and I made myself some lemonade out of the powder in K rations.
At noon I met a veteran of World War I. It was a piece of steak and it was really tough.
We still haven't received any mail over here yet. The Lt. said maybe by the wkend but don't be disappointed if we didn't get any.
There was a piece in Stars and Stripes about Jack Rice. If they'll let it through I'll send it.
Well, I have to clean my carbine before inspection so
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Editor's note: The piece from Stars and Stripes was clipped and included. It reads, "A patrol headed by Lt. John Rice, of Youngstown, Ohio, was seeking prospective German prisoners when the men heard what appeared to be a man snoring. The men sneaked closer to a foxhole along a hedgerow. They peered in. A young pig had fallen in the foxhole and was trying to get out. Rice tried to help the porker but got his hand bit. The men stalked away in disgust."
August 5, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. illegible
Hi,
How are you all doing these days. Nite before last i got 10 letters and tonite I got 7 more and 1 from Etta. It is too bad about Aunt Julie dying and how was the trip. Where did you stay. So Mary Jane and Jim are engaged. Pretty tricky. I got his picture tonight hers nite before last. I was on K.P. today and I ate all day long. It is an easy job over here. We got enough extra food to last a few days too. Odds and ends. The last letter was the 21st I got from you but it seems to have been sent around.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. illegible
Hi,
How are you all doing these days. Nite before last i got 10 letters and tonite I got 7 more and 1 from Etta. It is too bad about Aunt Julie dying and how was the trip. Where did you stay. So Mary Jane and Jim are engaged. Pretty tricky. I got his picture tonight hers nite before last. I was on K.P. today and I ate all day long. It is an easy job over here. We got enough extra food to last a few days too. Odds and ends. The last letter was the 21st I got from you but it seems to have been sent around.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 6, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by JL Ployss, Lt.
Hi
Good morning. I got up about 5 min. ago and it is 11:30 now. I'll go to mass this afternoon at 2:00. They are at 2 and 4. Funny times aren't they.
I am sending you a money order and you can get yourselves something with it for your anniversary. I guess you will get this letter in time. I hope so anyway.
Yesterday when I was on K.P. I got stung on the back of the neck with a bee. It just stung for a few minutes.
I want to write a couple more letters and take a bath before long because I go on guard at 4 this after noon I think.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by JL Ployss, Lt.
Hi
Good morning. I got up about 5 min. ago and it is 11:30 now. I'll go to mass this afternoon at 2:00. They are at 2 and 4. Funny times aren't they.
I am sending you a money order and you can get yourselves something with it for your anniversary. I guess you will get this letter in time. I hope so anyway.
Yesterday when I was on K.P. I got stung on the back of the neck with a bee. It just stung for a few minutes.
I want to write a couple more letters and take a bath before long because I go on guard at 4 this after noon I think.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 7, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. J.H. Greenwell
Hi!
How are you all doing? All 2 of you. I just finished supper a few min. ago and am waiting for mail call. It is about the best thing that happens around here during the day. We got our rations today. I am still loaded with cigarettes I don't smoke. I got off guard at 4 today so I have to have a little nap now. Between guard and KP and sleeping I guess my time is well used.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. J.H. Greenwell
Hi!
How are you all doing? All 2 of you. I just finished supper a few min. ago and am waiting for mail call. It is about the best thing that happens around here during the day. We got our rations today. I am still loaded with cigarettes I don't smoke. I got off guard at 4 today so I have to have a little nap now. Between guard and KP and sleeping I guess my time is well used.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 8, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi!
It seems that I have quite a bit of time on my hands now so I'll print this. It is 1:15 now and I just got up at about 11:15 after I went back to bed. You know me. I couldn't miss breakfast. Most of our food is dehydrated and then they add water to it. You can't tell the difference between potatoes and rice till you taste them. We do get a lot of fruits for desert. Also a lot of jam and peanut butter. So dad gets the long week ends off again. That is swell. Well they just told me I have guard at 4 so I guess I'll have to work 8 out of the next 24 hrs.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi!
It seems that I have quite a bit of time on my hands now so I'll print this. It is 1:15 now and I just got up at about 11:15 after I went back to bed. You know me. I couldn't miss breakfast. Most of our food is dehydrated and then they add water to it. You can't tell the difference between potatoes and rice till you taste them. We do get a lot of fruits for desert. Also a lot of jam and peanut butter. So dad gets the long week ends off again. That is swell. Well they just told me I have guard at 4 so I guess I'll have to work 8 out of the next 24 hrs.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 9, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.
Last nite I received the letter dad wrote when you were in Pitts. I got off guardlast at 4 again today and I'll shave it tomorrow I guess. Last night we had a midnite lunch after we walked over 2 hrs. Lunch meat, good bread, butter cake and coffee. Not bad for getting it yourself. I got a new Yank today and have to guard it almost. That is tough things are tough at the Star house. Eat at Mikes, CHICKEN. We still haven't been paid since we've been here but you don't need money and there isn't any where to go so money isn't any good. We got our wks. rations and my candy is gone already. It and gum is all I eat, that you get. I didn't get any mail tonite, so I'll wait till tomorrow nite I guess.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.
Last nite I received the letter dad wrote when you were in Pitts. I got off guard
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 10, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. W. C. illegible
Hi!
How are you all doing today. It is 12:10 at noon here, so I guess you are thinking of getting up soon since it is only 6:10 at home. I my self got up at 9 this morning, but I have guard duty again at 4. At noon today we had some real mashed potatoes, not dehydrated at chow. Last night about 9:30 we baked some ourselves and they were sure good for a change. What have you been doing lately. You didn't seem to be doing a whole lot by the letters you write. Has anyone I know been home lately. I just had to change pens because I ran out of ink. It is real tool today and it looks like it may rain. It wouldn't hurt because it is awful dusty where there isn't grass, like on the roads. There aren't good paved roads every where. How are things coming along on Park Ave these days. I haven't heard from them since the letter I got the 2nd day I was on the boat. D rations taste like candy. So tonight we are going to try and get some again. They are pretty good. Just a little extra besides our meals. We do get enough to eat tough.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 10, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C.Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. Bill Mullen
Hi.
Well I guess this is 2 in 1 day, but I am not doing any thing now. Four of us just finishing playing a game of 500 Rum. We started it after supper.
We had pork chops again for supper. We ate at the mess place by the guard house and got them? That is what they had at the Co. at noon. I haven't gotten any mail yet tonite or they bring it over from the Co. I haven't seen today's "Stars and Stripes" yet either to see how the war is coming along. You probably know more about it than me. Too bad about Jimmy and Charly being in 1A cause I'm still 4-F and they don't know it.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C.Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. Bill Mullen
Hi.
Well I guess this is 2 in 1 day, but I am not doing any thing now. Four of us just finishing playing a game of 500 Rum. We started it after supper.
We had pork chops again for supper. We ate at the mess place by the guard house and got them? That is what they had at the Co. at noon. I haven't gotten any mail yet tonite or they bring it over from the Co. I haven't seen today's "Stars and Stripes" yet either to see how the war is coming along. You probably know more about it than me. Too bad about Jimmy and Charly being in 1A cause I'm still 4-F and they don't know it.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 11, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C.Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. Bill Mullen
Hi.
It looks like I started to put Youngstown up at my return address. I got 3 letters last night from you and 1 from Jean Grocutt. They were all from the 13 ot 14 I think. No one got any mail in our co. tonite. All my envelopes got stuck together by he dampness in the air so I guess I'll write tonite a bit of V-mail. Do you have a hard time to read them or is it O.K. I can write bigger. I don't know how your flies are but boy the bees here are terrible. I think tomorrow I write to some of the people to haven't written to yet. I guess it is about time. I guess the page is full and I didn't say anything.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
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Ed. Note: It is not clear whether that 1 letter was in fact from Jean Grocutt. The print on the V-Mail was incredibly small and Charles's handwritting didn't help matters. Based on my deciphering of the handwritting and the fact that it looks like it says Jean Grocutt, I will assume that to be the case.
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C.Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. Bill Mullen
Hi.
It looks like I started to put Youngstown up at my return address. I got 3 letters last night from you and 1 from Jean Grocutt. They were all from the 13 ot 14 I think. No one got any mail in our co. tonite. All my envelopes got stuck together by he dampness in the air so I guess I'll write tonite a bit of V-mail. Do you have a hard time to read them or is it O.K. I can write bigger. I don't know how your flies are but boy the bees here are terrible. I think tomorrow I write to some of the people to haven't written to yet. I guess it is about time. I guess the page is full and I didn't say anything.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
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Ed. Note: It is not clear whether that 1 letter was in fact from Jean Grocutt. The print on the V-Mail was incredibly small and Charles's handwritting didn't help matters. Based on my deciphering of the handwritting and the fact that it looks like it says Jean Grocutt, I will assume that to be the case.
August 12, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M.N.Y.C.
C.Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. Bill Mullen
Sat. Aug. 12, 1944
Well, this will just be a short note because it is 5 oclock and we will eat in about 20 min. The sooner the better. I slept till 9 this morning I missed breakfast. They woke me then to pay me $20. Not worth getting up for. It sure was warm today but I didn't mind because I guess it is my day off. We didn't get any mail last night so maybe we will tonite. Excuse the oil on this paper but I don't want to waste it. The R.C. gave it to me on the boat. This will sure did go fast. I guess I'm sleeping every chance I guess. It must be why they go so fast. If I don't get KP in the morning I think I'll have to do a little of my washing. I'd just as well like to throw the dirty stuff away. I didn't write to anyone last any how after saying so. I will tonite I guess. I will finish after chow because you have to wear leggums and I don't have mine on and it is time. Well, supper is over and it is almost dark so I guess I'll close. I've been fooling around and almost forgot about the letter. We didn't get any mail again today.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 12, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by Lt. Bill Mullen
Sun. Aug 12, 1944
Hi,
How are you doing today. I had to steam the envelope open. Well today was Sun. and it seems it was a day off. I went to mass at 4 again. Tuesday is Assump. Day and it is at 7 at nite. I'll go. I washed all my clothes after supper and then went to a show and now I am writing and it sstill isn't dark. How is the gas situation nowadays. I guess you must have low by now. I guess I used too much. No mail again today. I guess I'll get it all at once. That is tough. How does the war look by the papers in the states. It doesn't seem too bad over here from what we hear. It is the end of the sheet.
So long.
Love,
''Chas''
August 14, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
C.Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.
Well another day and another $1.99 or so. How lucky. Just finished KP and boy am I a fool. No mail again today. They must have lost us or something. It seems a little cloudy now so it may rain. It hasn't rained but once since I left home. I guess we should get our rations tonite or tomorrow. I hope tomorrow is a morning to sleep. Has Mrs. Hashin heard from Tommy. I haven't seen him but someone said he was on the boat.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380
%P.M.N.Y.C.
C.Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A.
Passed by illegible
Hi.
Well another day and another $1.99 or so. How lucky. Just finished KP and boy am I a fool. No mail again today. They must have lost us or something. It seems a little cloudy now so it may rain. It hasn't rained but once since I left home. I guess we should get our rations tonite or tomorrow. I hope tomorrow is a morning to sleep. Has Mrs. Hashin heard from Tommy. I haven't seen him but someone said he was on the boat.
So long
Love,
''Chas''
August 15, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A
Passed by Lt. W. C. Pulling
Hi,
Well it is 11:15 and we ear in a min. I just got up and I wrote to Eddie Reese and Mrs. Smyth. We didn't get any mail again last night. Well they are going to lunch so I guess I'll finish later. Well, I just came back from lunch. It was corned beef, potatoes, and pudding. Today is a holy day day I guess. Mass is at 9 tonight. We got the new Yank yesterday so I guess I'll finish this and read this afternoon for a while. How is the car and you holding out. I hope O.K. Sell it if you have to.
So long.
Love,
Chas.
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 %P.M. N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A
Passed by Lt. W. C. Pulling
Hi,
Well it is 11:15 and we ear in a min. I just got up and I wrote to Eddie Reese and Mrs. Smyth. We didn't get any mail again last night. Well they are going to lunch so I guess I'll finish later. Well, I just came back from lunch. It was corned beef, potatoes, and pudding. Today is a holy day day I guess. Mass is at 9 tonight. We got the new Yank yesterday so I guess I'll finish this and read this afternoon for a while. How is the car and you holding out. I hope O.K. Sell it if you have to.
So long.
Love,
Chas.
August 17, 1944
Pvt. C. Lowry 35925389
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 90PM N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A
Passed by Wesley W. Butcher, 2nd Lt.
Hi,
Well, I guess I missed a day yesterday but I moved again and was fooling around last night. They got me up at 8:45 for K rations so we took some eggs and fried them in some solid good butter. Boy were they good and we still got a dozen eggs left. It is the 1st fresh eggs I've had over here. I was going to send you a cablegram but this a new camp and they don't have them here yet but I guess you'll have your anniversary without me. I guess I'll never get any mail. I still haven't got any for about a wk. I doubt if I'll get any for a while now. We had some rain night before last finally. I am about out of paper. Send me a box of stationary, but never mind the stamps. Well I'll close for now.
So long.
Love,
Chas.
Casual Co. L Inf
A.P.O. 15380 90PM N.Y.C.
C. Lowry
1439 Wick Ave
Youngstown, Ohio
U.S.A
Passed by Wesley W. Butcher, 2nd Lt.
Hi,
Well, I guess I missed a day yesterday but I moved again and was fooling around last night. They got me up at 8:45 for K rations so we took some eggs and fried them in some solid good butter. Boy were they good and we still got a dozen eggs left. It is the 1st fresh eggs I've had over here. I was going to send you a cablegram but this a new camp and they don't have them here yet but I guess you'll have your anniversary without me. I guess I'll never get any mail. I still haven't got any for about a wk. I doubt if I'll get any for a while now. We had some rain night before last finally. I am about out of paper. Send me a box of stationary, but never mind the stamps. Well I'll close for now.
So long.
Love,
Chas.
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