Though Edmund was lost at war, his charming personality is revealed through this letter to his mother and sister Rose. Click on "comments" above to add your thoughts and/or memories! Pvt. Edmund S. Santomasso
U.S. Marine Air Corps June 18, 1943 Hi ya mates, How is everything at the old homestead, and how are my two favorite gals? Mom, please excuse me for not writing sooner, and thanking you for the delicious salami and provoloni. I don’t have to tell you, how much it was enjoyed, not only by me, but all the lads in the section too. Thanks Mom, you’re a peach. I also want to thank you, for the carton of cigarettes. I don’t know what I’d do without you, every time I run out of smokes, a package from you arrives. Rose, I received two of your letters, one today which I enjoyed very much. I got the two bucks all-right, and I did just what you suggested, I bought some beers. I drank them for you. Last week I was out to Jacksonville Beach, and spent the day lolling in the beautiful sun, and diving into the big rollers. You should see the great big rollers that come in down here. We get about 100 yards out, and when one comes, it carries you way the hell up to the shore. My buddies and I are planning to go again tomorrow. All week we’ve been getting tests and more tests which is why I was unable to write sooner. Tomorrow is the last day of Radio School and you never saw a happier bunch of guys than we are. Graduation exercises won’t be rec’d. until July 3rd. Until then we’ll be occupied by attending Radar classes. Radar includes the advanced phases of radio, and the use of the “confidential” equipments. Later on, if we ever get to use the stuff, we get $5.00 extra as Radarmen. It’s too bad, Hugo isn’t getting home as expected, but keep your chin up, what’s a few more weeks. Let me know more about that Radio school he’s going to. The army comes out pretty good concerning rates, in their schools. Say, thanks for pictures of the Engineer you sent me. He looks swell, and fit as a fiddle. Speaking of pictures, I had some taken at a studio in town. I saw the proofs, and as usual——. Well, anyway they’ll be ready the 28th of this month. I guess that’s all for now folks; give my regards to the family, and “keep a’swinging”. Love, Ed
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