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 Camp White Letters Messages home--mostly postcards.
From: Medford, Ore. R. #1, Bx. 243 To: Mr. Don Rice 6009 Haas Ave. Los Angeles, Calif. 4/21/42 Dear Don-- Well we got to going today after all red tape. I got a subdivision with all the motor repair bldgs. Have been running instrument till we get laid out. Seems like nice place to work. Give regards to the boys. Al.
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From: Sgt. Lowell O. Duncan 24th Field Hospital Camp White, Oregon To: Mr. & Mrs. Carl Matticks 3453 East 26th St. Indianapolis, Indiana 8-25-42 Hello: Had a fine trip, saw some really fine scenery. Spent 5 days on train and was sure glad to get off. Would like to have had more time. This is a very new camp and there is a lot of work to be done around here, so we are all very busy. Am doing all the personnel work, and setting up personnel office is not a snap. Have a nice group of fellows here and hope we make a good record for ourselves. Hope to hear from you soon. There is some beautiful country here as well as some just the opposite. So
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From: Pvt. Jack Hurst Co. D, 316th Med. Bn. Camp White, Ore. To: Mr., Mrs. Frank R. Hurst Box #21 Barre Plains, Massachusetts Nov. 23, 1942 Dear Pat and Frank, Reporting new job and new address. Write when you have time. Best wishes to all. Love,
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From: Pvt. Leonard Simmons (35347746) Co. B, 351st Engineers Regt. (G.S.) Camp White, Oregon To: Mr. & Mrs. Dwight Mason 95 Adams St. Tiffin, Ohio Dec. 10, 1942 Hi, Folks, How is everybody getting along. Have you folks been getting drunk and did you take a drink for me. A new bunch came in on Dec. 9 and were we kidding them. The longer I'm here the better I like it. Yours truly,
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Pvt. Bob Palassou Co. L, 363rd Inf., A.P.O. #91 Camp White, Oregon To: Mr. & Mrs. A. V. Palassou 2500 Grande Vista Ave. Oakland, Calif. December 17, 1942 Hello Dad & Ma I am sorry I never wrote you before but the army has kept us on the run, last night we went on a two-mile hike on Scouting and Patrolling for identifying sound on different guns, what to do if a flare is shot up, the right way. You ought to see me use a bayonet, boy, and good. I wrote Uncle Ralph and Aunt Jenny; they sent me a nice letter. I wrote Bud once but he never answered my letter. The order was issued by the Colonel of 363rd no passes will be issued until every man completes his 13 weeks training, so I won't get mine until Feb. or March. So I guess I won't get home Christmas, so I wish the whole family merry Christmas and myself a lucky new year. It stopped raining for a couple of days. We are sure flying through this training course. It is still cold up here. Yesterday I got a letter from Barbara. It is 9:30. I am writing this letter by the light of my flashlight. That deer I wrote about has been coming to our company about every day. I haven't much to write to Ma but when you send the radio, send an extension cord. Ma, when you write me let me know how Chaffey's stamps are coming along. You might as well cash your two bonds in, but don't cash "bucks" and please send those hangers. I need them. I thought I wrote you in one of the other letters that I can't got to the Officers Training School unless I am picked by an officer. About other promotions, they are making Cpl. out of a bunch of "jerks." I don't intend to remain a private, but I won't let you know how I am getting along until I get a rank. If I get a rank. There are two guys in our company who "went over the hill" or A.W.O.L. By the way, two companies down from us is quarantined; two or three guys died of what now was supposed to have been spine-all-men-juds. The guys are yelling about the light--signing off. Private Bob Palassou
40,000 MEN IN CAMP 7,000 IN HOSPITAL--KEEP YOUR MOUTH SHUT[From Facebook: In this portrait photo from the 91st Infantry Division Collection at USAHEC (Carlisle, PA) we see Pfc. Robert K. Palassou of Oakland (CA), posing in his Class-A uniform while stationed at Camp Adair during late 1943. Bob served in L Company, 3rd Battalion, 363rd Infantry Regiment, initially as a scout with 1st Platoon thru the Rome-Arno Campaign and then joining the 2nd Platoon as a runner for the North Apennines Campaign. Before the Spring Offensive, Bob became 2nd Platoon’s radioman, which is quite a move for an infantryman who, by his own admission, arrived at Camp While in 1942 standing 5-foot, 9-inches and weighing just 122 pounds. In the two additional candid photos, which were unfortunately not dated, we see Bob on leave in Rome (note the Piazza Venezia in the background) and we also see Bob with an unidentified buddy at the bar presumably after VE-Day. Bob passed away in 2019 at the age of 95 and is buried at the Arlington National Cemetery.] - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
From: Pvt. Jack Hurst, 39111982 Co. D, 316th Med. Bn. A.P.O. 91 Camp White, Ore. To: Frank, Pat, Lois Hurst Box #21 Barre Plains, Massachusetts 1/17/43 Dear Folk, Thanks for the humorous birthday card--enjoyed it immensely. There is a possible change in my status somewhere back of the horizon. Will let you know later. Writing details to Fred. Love,
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From: Pvt. Chas. F. Hufnagle 82nd Gen. Hospital Camp White, Oregon To: Mr. Thomas Scully 20 Jewett St. Roslindale, Boston, Mass. March 9, 1943 Hello Tom How is everything. I hope you and all the gang are all in good health. Regards,
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From: Pvt. W. B. Bowen U.S. Army 22nd Field Hospital, 4th Plat. Camp White, Oregon, Medford, Oregon To: Mr. & Mrs. W. C. Lindsey Box 581 Alvin, Tex. March 10, 1943 Hello there, Vick, Clyde & the girls, How be you tonight, fine and dandy I hope. As for me I am fine only a little bit tired over my trip. Just arrived about one o'clock today. Left Ark. Friday at two o'clock. Sure had a big trip, saw lots of country and sure saw lots of pretty mtns. and everything and more snow than I would have dreamed of ha ha. This is a beautiful country, pretty and warm, and the trees and flowers are blooming pretty. Be sweet, Sis and ans. soon. Bill
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From: Pvt. Chuck Foster Hq. Co. 3rd Bn. 361 Inf. Camp White, Oregon To: Ross Corne 860 Mulhollen Dr. Monroe, Michigan March 21, 1943 Hi Ross, How are ya? I hear you're not getting to school very often and you're always late. You'd better get busy or the teachers won't like you. How's Susie and Gary? Be sure to tell them "hello" for me. Maybe I can get home in a few months to see you. Bye bye for now. Be good!
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From: P.F.C. J. A. Siebert U.S. Army Camp White, Oregon To: Mr. & Mrs. Stopsack 435 Frazier Ave. Akron, Ohio Mar. 22, 1943 Just a few lines, I hope this finds you all well. Our basic is over; made P.F.C. Expect to be cpl. soon. I am OK. Say hello to all. With love,
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From: Cpl. N. D. Swartz 353rd Eng. Regt. Co. E. Camp White, Oregon To: Dale Shakley Tanglewood Cottage Ohio State Sanatorium Mt. Vernon, Ohio April 20, 1943 Hello Dale, Gee, I was glad to hear from you. Yes, I have a heck of a big stamp question now. I have a man taking care of it for me. This is where we learned how to drill. The mud is not as deep now, but it was deeper than this last winter. I hope you get home soon. Good luck,
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From: Pvt. William J. Cole 104th Evacuation Hosp. Camp White, Oregon To: Clyde Harris Standard Ser. Sta. North Corbin, Ky. April 29, 1943 Hello Clyde, I told you before I left I would drop a card, well here it is. They sure sent me a long way from home. I've been trying to find out what country this state is in ever since I've been here but no one knows. I couldn't take the army life. I'm in the hospital now. I fainted after a week of it. I'll let you take me to the show when I come in. Bill Cole
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From: Pvt. Linn A. Fleming Co. A, 299th Engrs. (Comb. Bn.) 2nd Pltn. Camp White, Oregon A.S.N. 32840479 To: Mr. Merwin Leet R.F.D. #2 Chant. Co. Dewittville, N.Y. May 1, 1943 Dear Merwin, I received your letter a few days ago, but I have been so buy I am just getting around to answer it. Our engineer training is pretty tough. We build brides and roads and also we learn how to use dynamite to blow bridges up. Yesterday we built a bridge and I got wet up to my neck and boy that water was cold. It was also raining and the air was cold. We work pretty hard. The last two weeks we have been getting up at 4 a.m. and working until 7 p.m. So haven't had much time to ourselves. The food is good. We get all we can eat, and there is always more for the second time if we want it. How is school? I suppose you will be getting out for summer vacation in another month. Well, I guess I will close now as I have six more letters to write. Tell your dad I will write to him in a few days. Linn Alan
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From: Pvt. Chuck Foster Hq. Co. 3rd Bn. 361 Inf. Camp White, Oregon To: Ross Corne 860 Mulhollen Dr. Monroe, Michigan May 18, 1943 Hi Ross! Here's a card that I think is different from any of those I've sent you so far. I'm going OK and hope everyone back there is well too. I'll be seeing you soon (I hope). Be good. So long,
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From: Pvt. Jack Hurst, 39111982 Co. D, 316th Med. Bn. A.P.O. 91 Camp White, Ore. To: Mr., Mrs. F. R. Hurst Box #21 Barre Plains, Massachusetts July 25, 1943 Dear Frank & Pat, I leave here for S.F. on Jan. 28th. Attempting to be philosophical. Write me in the future at the old address--346 Sutter Street--hope to visit in the East when the weather gets warmer. Love,
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From: Pfc. Jas. Burdette 270th Ord. M.M. Co. Camp White, Oregon To: Pfc. Geo. Smith & Pfc. Ward Munson 270th Ord. M.M. Co. Camp White, Oregon Made the plane ok. Norm didn't. Be sur e& keep my "area" mopped. Whoa--scenery. Jim
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From: Pvt. William Leask 39128455 627th Q.M.C. (Ref.) Camp White, Oregon To: Mrs. Mary Stephen 75 Maple St. West Orange, New Jersey Nov. 14, 1943 Dear Aunt Mary: Just to let you know my whereabouts and that things here are O.K. Hope you are all right. Will be dropping you a line soon. As ever, Your nephew,
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From: P.F.C. Donald A. Stuart Headquarters Section S.C.U. 1913 Camp White, Oregon To: Mr. Frederick Thompson 11 Perry Avenue Brockton, Massachusetts April 17, 1944 Dear Freddie, Received your Easter card. Thanks a lot. Am feeling fine. Hoping you and the rest of the family are in good health. Camp White hasn't changed a bit. Henry Vraibel is on emergency furlough now. Worth a few lines. Will be glad to answer you. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
To: Mr. & Mrs. A. Askew Star Route 2 Muleshoe, Texas May 9, 1946 Dearest Mother & Daddy, Howard went out to camp this morning & got a job at $1.00 an hour. He thinks he is going to load & unload army cots. They are cleaning out the camp. It will last at least a month. Might last 2 years. Went to Ashland with Aunt Bill yesterday. Bought Kenney a blue bathing suit. Willie 2 pair panties. Margarita stationery & took the $2 Mrs. Splawn gave for birthdays & $3 got for Mother's Day & got me some brown slacks. Love,
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