Smyrna times., 1945-08-09

our quarters are located in the
shade of cocoanut trees. The Fill
ippinos do our laundry for us, and
We pay them off in their medium
of exchange. Some of the natives
speak very good English.
Thanks for the nice card at
Christmas time, and please drop
me a line whenever you have the
opportunity.
want to tell you that thor
oughly enjoyed my short visit
when I was home the last time. I
am only sorry that 1 could not
have stayed with you a bit longer,
or have returned the next day to
finish up our talk.
Please give my kindest regards
to all the folks in Smyrna and tell
them that I will be glad to hear
from them.
Since I arrived in the Philippines
I have been promoted to the rank
of 1st Lieutenant, and at present
am in command of Company.
Well, think 1 have covered
about all the news concerning my
activities up until now, so will
close.
Hoping that l will be able to see
you all again in couple of years
or so. Who knows, it may be
sooner.
Sincerely,
Clarence S. Collins, Jr.
1t. Clarence S. Collins, Jr.
A. S. N. 0-1544270
A. P. o. 72, o Postmaster
San Francisco, California
balance of address on application
Well, my good and noble friend!
You know what the Governor of
North Carolina said to the Cover
nor of South Carolina? And, af-
ter they did, everything was al
right. So, let that be a lesson to
all of us. If the Governors of two
of our great states can get to-
gether, we too can certainly find
much in common.
First off, let me tell you that 1
am very glad to know that you re-
ceived your promotion. Congratu-
lations, Clarence, and may you
have additional success while in
the U. S. Army Medical Corps. No
doubt, there is much work to be
done over in the Philippine Islands,
even after all the Japs are either
captured or exterminated. 1t may
be that your unit will remain right
where you are for some time, or
you may get your travel orders
and move on closer to japan prop
er to support new drive in that
direction. Whatever the case may
be, you will go on knowing that
the folks from around Smyrna
wish you all the best of luck. Even
under favorable conditions, keep
ing up the supply angle for a good
sized hospital is not an easy job.
1 know that there must be about
ten thousand and one things fell
low must think of, and at the same
time arrange transportation for.
With the big warehouse about six
thousand miles away, this offers
quite a problem. But, it's 0. K
son; you can do it, and do it we'll
Good going all the way.
Your remark about seeing us in
about two years fro mnow I hope
is way off the beam. We, at home,
look for Japan to be defeated
somewhat before that time. Re-
cent news indicates that the home
islands of Japan have been getting
quite going over during the past
month, with much more promised
in the weeks to come. Course, this
does not mean that Japan will fold
up on account of the shellacing
they are receiving, but it will all
tend to soften them up a bit for
future developments whenever they
occur. Without attempting to pre-
dict when VI Day will happen, I
feel quite sure that each day that
passes is bringing this time one
day nearer to us. In all theatres
of war, our troops and the troops
of our allies are scoring gains.
These gains are continuing week
after week in spite of the most
stubborn resistance the Japs can
put up. There can only be one an
swer to this, given time. Mean
while, We'll all hope for the best,
and a low casualty list. In this I
hope that God will be most kind to
| Ollr fighting men