He had left Covington a few days before, on his way to ship out to Germany from CampKilmer, N.J.
~~~~He was 21, I was 16~~~~
"Camp Kilmer, N.J.
Hi Honey,
Just a note to remind you of my love and how much I miss you. I could write an epic on my devotion to you but it would be mushy and you probably wouldn't appreciate the sentiment so I'll just tell you about the trip.
(Oh, darn..I'd rather hear the mush~~~)
We arrived in Evansville, Ind. about 3 in the am. Thursday. We had 5 hours to look the town over before the train left for Terra Haute. We traversed the town for 2 hours than moved on to Columbus, Ohio. After we boarded the troop train we didn't get off until we arrived at Kilmer. In the process of our journey we passed through Kentucky, Indiana, West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and then went into New York on pass. Let's discuss New York City for a minute. There is a town for discussion! It has a whole heap of everything a body could want or desire.
We went to the Paramount Theatre on Broadway and saw Ray McKinley, his band and vocalist Peggy Lee. She's a dream, especially when she sings something like "I Apologize" or "They Say We're Too Young". I thought of you all the time she performed. I'm not homesick at all but I wish I were with you. xxxxxxx (he marked through something he had written here ????) Enough mush.
There isn't much I can tell you except I love you honey. That constitutes this letter sweetheart so I'll cease for tonight.
Sweet dreams sweetheart,
Bob
Write as often as you can.
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