Dearest Betty

Letter # 116
June 20, 1951
Hi, my own Sweetheart,


Well life isn’t always dull. At noon today we had quite a bit of excitement. Maj. Coffee called me from chow to find the generator operator and have him start up and tell all hands to turn on their radios. Also have two radio jeeps set up in camp. He had word from Division that at one all radio stations would have world shattering news.
. Maybe peace in our lifetime, so lots of speculation. . Russia attacked…. Division going home---everything, every one at a high peak. What happened, the Army cut down on black market and counterfeiters. Everyone here, Japan, etc had to turn in their script before 1800 tonight. All of it to be taken up. Anyone having 5, 10, or 20 had to sign their name, rank and serial number on each bill. Well that wore off and some one heard from someone else that the Division was putting out reserved for 1st Marine Division signs down around Tagine for a rest, also that we have five days road priority South from 25th, also that all Inchon men would be out of here by July 1st, also that Winchell said the war would be over by the 5th and Christ knows what all else. So you see we never know what goes on, so can’t tell you anything till it happens for fear of getting up your hopes and having them fall through.

One thing I can say is I do know I adore you and love you and want to tell you all about it soon.

Your Bill