It is an upbeat letter which Danny writes during a break while he is out on combat duty. When they get back they have to dig five holes as a punishment because the commander found four match sticks on the grass. Training is getting more interesting.…
Danny apologizes to Leona for having put her in the position of having to answer to his marriage proposal. He tells her he will always love her and that he thinks of her often. He says that he is no longer suffering from heatstroke or thirst, and…
Danny opens the letter as he customarily does, "My darling wife", even though they are not yet married. He suggests a GI wedding like the one he saw the day before and encourages Leona that if she comes to visit him that they will get married on site…
Danny apologizes for being pushy about getting married. He blames it on his persistent personality, but he is willing to wait and listen to Leona. He also apologizes for not having written to Leona's mother and promises to do so. He is very busy in…
Danny has been hearing that Leona is working too hard and not getting enough rest. He warns her to take care of herself and not lose weight. He mentions that he will be sending home the letters she has written him so that she can save them. They do…
Danny tells her he really only has time to write on Sundays so she'll be getting his mail all at once. He tells her he has four of her letters to answer and doesn't know where to begin. He thanks Leona for sending him a magazine and tells her he will…
Danny mentions that he will be going on a 12 mile night hike at 2:30 in the morning. He says that he saw Irwin the day before and that Irwin told him that Leona had written him. He tells Leona that Irwin might stop by her house to give her some stuff…
Danny is looking forward to finishing this training on 10/23. He lets Leona in on a secret - that he is in the army glee club and will be dedicating his solo performance of "Every Night About This Time" to her. He asks Leona to send him some film if…
Danny's letter is written on stationary with the header: "I've been so busy getting ready to whip the Japs, I haven't kept up my letter writing. He is so impressed by the photos she has sent. He says she is a Queen and he has showed them to everyone…
