Hello friends,

I remember some of the most restful times for me was when I was a being transported by the Navy (with the exception of a few PBY's and one particular LST), no matter how many were aboard, I could sleep like a log in a clean dry place with no bugs, shave, mail a letter, and feel like I was on U.S. territory again. Some of the fellas didn't like the Ocean much, but many of the Navy boys treated us very well.

As far as leave goes, there were rest areas in the rear, if the areas were secure, they would have a movie screen, an APO, a PX of sorts, make shift showers, and from time to time beer was available. I was back in Australia a number of times for different reasons, I took one leave in Brisbane, and one in Sydney. I don't remember knowing anyone who had a stateside leave, I know the Navy would send fellows home if their ship had been lost.

Skip, while on leave in Australia, I was introduced to my future wife in Sydney, we married in '46, and remained so for 57 years.

All for now, fingers are giving out again.

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All the Best
Jack