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Bob talks about Jimmie and how he would like to read copies of some letters, including Jimmie's last letters.

Bob talks about the atomic bombs dropping in Japan. He talks about having a nice dinner with his replacement's family.

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 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 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 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 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 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 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 filling out his income taxes. He talks about how going through his father's things has depresssed 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 his coursework and the weather. He also talks about an upcoming trip Frances is taking to come see 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 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 relaxed this month's work is supposed to be compared to the others. He talks about the weather in Massachusetts.

Bob talks about war news of a friend's squadron in the Philippines.

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 receiving a Christmas card from Mrs Yonker in the States. He says that at work they have been taken over by NACTU (Night Air Combat and Training Unit).

Bob talks about how Christmas is going to be really different this year. He talks about buying a camera for himself.

Robert tells his mother about the Christmas presents he received. He describes his Christmastime in the Navy.

Bob talks about his wife finding her own home to live in. He also talks about work on 24 hour operation.

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 today being his anniversary of a full year out of the United States. He talks about the Iwo Jima campaign.

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

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.

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

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

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

Bob talks about his mother getting her car back. He talks about running problems all through the night for work.

Bob thanks his mother and Nancy for the Christmas presents.

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 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 finding out that Jimmie was killed in action.

Bob explains how he will be getting home and the reason for the delay. He talks about also taking a vacation in Hawaii before coming home.

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 finally getting his mail from his wife and his mother, including three letters following Jimmie's death containing news of D-day and Company L's actions. He also reassures his mother not to worry about him, because his job is safer…

Bob talks about his relief coming in to replace him. He also talks about the possibilities for his next duty assignment.

Bob talks about his plans for work when he returns home, but dreads the training at M.I.T. he is going to have to go through again.

Bob talks about a fatal accident where they lost their first pilot. He talks about moving to Termite Village.

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 creating exams for a radio technician. He also talks about getting his leave in August and what the process of getting home will be like.

Bob talks about his plans to get home in September. He talks about having his friend Bob Omohundro visit him.

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