Smyrna times., 1943-02-04
DRIBBLES
FROM
Our Boys in Service
David c. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
by

David G. Harrison Post, No. IA,
American Legion, and Unit of the
American Legion Auxiliary.
West of East
Dribbles Editor
Smyrna, Delaware
Dear Sir:
1t has been several months since
I wrote to your column. The last
time was while I was stationed
near Baltimore, Maryland.
Since that time I have travelled
a good many miles, and have seen
some very interesting sights.
only wish I could pass this infor-
nation on to the folks back home,
but of course, Army Censorship
will not permit.
You are probably wondering
where I am located. Well, all
can say is that am in the Middle
East and have visited Alexandria.
The other day I met a fellow
from Laurel, Delaware. His name
is Smith, and he is a Staff Sergeant
over here in the Air Corps Unit.
We talked together for sometime.
During our conversation, I learned
that Smith had graduated from the
University of Delaware in 1941.
He knew Francis Gebhart very
well. The way "Gebby's" name
came up was when mentioned the
fact that I had him for an instruc-
tor back in High School. IN ali, it
was really a fine feeling to meet
someone from Delaware and to talk
together about people and places
that we both knew.
Since I have been stationed here
l have not received either packages
or newspapers from back home,
therefore, I haven't seen The Smyr-
ma Times for quite spell. I did
receive the Christmas card sent by
you,. however, and 1 want to thank
you for it. 1 received several
others along with yours and it real
~ made me feel good.
must close for this time as I
have more letter writing to do for
the home folks. Give my best re-
CARDS to everyone. Hoping for the
continued success of your column.
i am
Yours,
"Ace" Carrow
U. S. Army Air Corps
Sgt. William r. Carrow
ASH. 12014090
324th Fighter Group
314th Fighter Squadron
APO. Box No. GIG, Postmaster
New York City, N. Y.
Wei, Sergeant, it certainly has
been good to hear from you. Nicer
still to know that things are going
along smoothly over there in the
Middle East where you are station
ed. This is the time now, when all
your good friends from around
these parts should start their week.
ly letters going in your direction.
1t may be that it takes a lot of
storage space in the holds of our
ships for the Soldiers mail, but, for
one, think that it is space we'll in
vested. Dribbles is not going to
get into any argument with our
worthy Secretary of War on this
question other than to remark that
mail to Our Boys means morale,
and morale wins battles on the
land, in the air and on the sea. 1t
gives that added punch necessary
at the critical time when that
punch spells VICTORY.
So folks, keep your letters going
forward to ACE" Carrow and the
rest of our brave Boys In The Ser
vice. 1t will take a host of letters
tot make up to them for what they
are doing in our behalf. Stout
hearts and good generalship may
bring victory in 1943 if we all do
our part. The very best of good
luck to you son, and may God bless
you and other millions like you
who are serving in our armed fore
es all over the word. I know that
the folks over at Clayton are pass
ing the news along to you each
week and perhaps oftener. There
fore, I feel sure that your packages
and other mail will arrive in due
time. Happy landings, and many
of them Segeant.