Smyrna times., 1945-07-05

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we returned from the P. w. Camp
Well, I realize I'm just putting
down a lot of words that don't
mean much, so I'd better quit now
Take care of yourselves, and I'll
write as often as possible.
Bill.
Pfc. William c. Pleasanton
A. S. N. 42190195
balance of address in the
change of address column)
1 thank you very much Mrs.
Elizabeth r. Pleasanton. 1t is in
deed very good news to learn that
Lloyd will be out of the Service
before long, and I feel that you
are rightly proud to hear that Bill
was presented with Silver Star
decoration for gallantry in action.
The reference in the article print
ed in his Division newspaper
speaks very nicely about him. 1t
would be quite interesting to have
Bill send along the story that went
along with his citation. I feel
quite sure that all his former
friends will be very glad to read
this.
Mrs. Pleasanton, it is not a new
desire to learn that Bill wants all
of his schoolmates to drop him a
line. Over and over again I have
written into this column a stand
ing request for friends and famil-
les of Servicemen to keep in con-
slant touch with them by mail. To
those who are not in the Service,
or to those who have not travelled
far away from home, mail from
your friends and loved ones may
not make much for additional plea
sure in their lives. With the Ser
viceman stationed overseas, mail
means more than anything else
those on the home front can do for
him. So once again, urge all our
readers not to forget the Boys and
Girls away from home in the Ser
vice of their Country. Write them
frequently, and keep the mail roll
ing their way as long as they are
stationed at distant points. They
will fully appreciate your friendli-
ness, and it will make the time
pass much more quickly for them
not to mention the morale boost it
gives in helping them over the
tough road that still lies ahead. It
is truly a case of $50 little doing
so much"
At the time this article goes to
press, it is not known just how
long S-Sgt. Lloyd A. Pleasanton
nav remain at the Deshon Gener-
al Hospital, located at Butler,
Penna. In his case too, letters
from his former friends would not
be frowned upon. Anyone who has
been undergoing treatment in a
hospital will readily testify to this.
So come on and start writing to
both of these Boys: Bill and Lloyd.
I'll vouch for the fact that they'll
appreciate it.
Now that the war is over in
Europe, Mrs. Pleasanton, have you
heard from Bill, what he expects
his outfit will do. Are they chosen
to remain in Germany as part of
the Army of Occupation, or will
they reship back through the Unit
ed States on their way to the Pa
cific area?
In some of Lloyd's former let
ters to this column, he stated that
he though he would like to set up
in some kind of business after the
war was over. If he is now plan
ming to leave the Service, perhaps
this would be the logical thing to
do. Five years in the U. S. Army
will give most men good many
ideas, and it is quite right that
they should have the opportunity
to work them out when they re-
sumo the civilian status again.
Should Lloyd make start on his
own, for one wish him the very
best of good fortune in his ven
ture.
Mrs. Pleasanton, please give Bill
and Lloyd my very best the next
time you write to them, and again
thank you for the interesting news
you have supplies the column.
Don't forget to keep Dribbles
posted on any changes of address
either of your sons may have be-