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Bob talks about how he previously has wanted sea duty, but now has duty he likes on the island working with radar gear he's familiar with.

Bob talks about finding out that Jimmie was killed in action.

Bob talks about school and moving closer to school and where he eats his meals. He talks about visiting Honolulu and Waikiki beaches and enjoying life in Hawaii.

Bob talks about his recent trip from New Caledonia. He says that he's going to school again and talks about receiving Jimmie's photograph.

Bob talks about the delay in mail coming through and receiving photographs of his wife and daughter. He also talks about the negatives he sent to his wife to make prints for his mother.

Bob talks about the recent invasion of Normandy on D-Day 06/06/1944.

Bob talks about the delay in mail coming through and receiving letters from the Techgram and the V.P.I. Alumni Fund. He talks about his current job and that when it ends, he doesn't know what job he will be given.

Bob is able to tell his mother about his trip since 2 months have passed. He says that he has taken on another's job in addition to his own.

Bob talks about the restriction on taking photos on the island. He talks about two men from Richmond that he's come across, including one who attended V.P.I. with him.

Bob talks about getting his first letter from home through. He talks about taking a group of men to set up a camp on the island.

Bob talks about his first ocean trip without seasickness and with crowded quarters in the ship. He talks about the conditions and recreation activities.

Bob assures his mother not to worry, because he won't be able to write very often anymore. He talks about sending home his sea chest to her and gives her instructions as to what to do with the pieces inside.

Bob talks about waiting for his sea chest to be sent back to Richmond. He talks about the trip up the previous weekend.

Bob talks about traveling to and from Hueneme. He also talks about asking his wife to send some clothes to him.

Bob talks about getting to Holtville, CA. He talks about getting his other half stripe and getting more responsibility for the radar equipment.

Bob talks about a storm on San Clemente that caused their gear to get wet which made a lot of work for them. He also talks about his plans to go back to Hueneme and then get more training.

Bob talks about San Clemente Island. He also describes the radar sets that he works with.

Bob talks about the places he's going to be training next, San Clemente Island, the Mohave Desert, and Pearl Harbor. He talks about the recreational activities he does and reflects on his wife's visit.

Bob talks about his work setting up and learning to use the equipment. He talks about his C.O. and everyone's feelings towards him.

Bob talks about his brother, Jimmie, getting a promotion and his own assignment. He talks about his plans to bring his wife to stay for a couple weeks. He talks about traveling to Santa Barbara and Los Angeles.

Bob talks about how relaxed this month's work is supposed to be compared to the others. He talks about the weather in Massachusetts.

Bob talks about getting up early to study for exams, because paperwork was confidential and couldn't leave the building. He says that someone is sending his mom strawberries from France.

Bob talks about the war news and believes the Allies are winning. He talks about having dinner and going swimming with two French soldiers.

Bob talks about an air raid that lasted for an hour and a half. He talks about reading his brother's letter and encouraging his mother not to write Jimmie to say she was worried.

Bob talks about how he thinks Jimmie is getting along in Europe, because his mother is worrying. He talks about his daughter growing up and the scarves he sent home for his mother and his wife.

Bob reflects on his time visiting home and then flying to California. He talks about waiting for training to start.

Bob talks about wanting to see his daughter, Fran. He talks about his housing situation and playing tennis.

Bob talks about getting photos so that he could give them to his mother and his wife. Bob says that he's gotten permission to repeat the path month's worth of work.

Bob talks about how hard his coursework is. He also tells his mother that she should have a garden so she can get more gasoline rations.

Bob talks about getting to see Frances for a few days. He talks about how he's about to finish the course at Harvard and move onto M.I.T. to the Radar School.

Bob talks about his coursework and the weather. He also talks about an upcoming trip Frances is taking to come see him.

Bob talks about hearing that Jimmie is safely overseas. He talks about working with a photographer to send pictures to his mother and his wife, Frances.

Bob talks about filling out his income taxes. He talks about how going through his father's things has depresssed him.

Bob talks about completing the Pre-radar course and starting a new course. He talks about traveling to Squantum and then Boston and Charlestown Navy yards on the weekend. He also went to the Boston Symphony.

Bob sends a picture of the house he's living in and says he lives in the room behind the top right windows.

Bob talks about his week of classes and exams, especially the 150 math and electricity problems. He is living somewhere new and enjoys it.

Bob talks about traveling to the Portsmouth and Boston Navy Yards over the weekend. He talks about the exams he's having before he gets to go back to Richmond to see his family.

Bob tells his mother about his instructors and school. He also talks about the gas rationing that his mother is experiencing.

Bob tells his mother about the new instructors for his classes and the icy weather. He reflects on his mother's Christmas hosting two men who Jimmie knew.

Bob tells his mother that he got her Christmas package. He talks about the cold weather and the new hats they got for the cold. He talks about the grade point system and a bout of food poisoning in the camp.

Bob tells his mother about a hike he went on. He is in the middle of exams. He discusses plans for Christmas and his hope that Jimmie will be able to make it home for it.

Laverne, Archie's wife, notifies Mrs. Monteith of his passing

Bob writes a letter of sympathy to Mrs. Monteith upon learning of Jimmie's death. He talks about how he knew him in high school.

James writes a letter commemorating a year since Jimmie died.

Glenn tells Mrs. Monteith that he knew her son and his Uncle Archie. He was with Jimmie in North Africa, during the landing of Sicily, and during the D-day landing. He details what Jimmie's actions were on the beach and when and how he died.

May tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor.

Mrs. Randolph tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor.

Mrs. Sanford tells Mrs. Monteith that she has heard the news of Jimmie's honor.

Frederick tells Mrs. Monteith that he has heard the news of Jimmie's honor. He talks about being discharged from the military and now being at home. There is a newspaper attached that talks about Frederick's injury on D-Day.

Alf tells Mrs. Monteith that he has heard the news of Jimmie's honor. He talks about how a family member, Andy, was killed in action in Italy and how hard it's been on his Sally since.