On the 11th of July they made me the Company Commander. I'm very thrilled, busy, and proud to have the job. It's a tremendous responsibility. I'll just do my best. If I make good, they'll promote me to a Captain in 3 or 4 months.

Saturday, 15 July 1944 (D440715)

Italy . . . Preparing for the invasion of Southern France, at Côte d'Azur

V-MAIL

July 15, 1944 

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Jan Darling

It's a grand day here, and I only hope that you are enjoying the summer in Chicago and that you are able to get in some swimming time. You know it's good for you. Would really love to see you in the suit. Maybe you'll send a picture. I hope.

Honey, I was really pleased to get the first two copies of the St. Paul Sunday Sentinel. We all enjoyed them a lot.

On the 11th of July they made me the Company Commander. I'm very thrilled, busy, and proud to have the job. It's a tremendous responsibility. I'll just do my best. If I make good, they'll promote me to a Captain in 3 or 4 months. Do you think you could love a Capt? 

Be good sugar and have fun. Please be ready for me.

All my love

Len

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