Uncle Bob's Legacy

Robt. L. McGill's 9 September 1945 letter

Uncle Bob's Letter to Mom, 14 August '45. From: Maj. RL McGill, 75 Div HQ APO 451, % postmaster NYC. Addressed to his mother, Mrs. Constance McGill, Box 78, Alva, Oklahoma. Postmarked "U.S. Army 11BPO, 19 Aug 1945, Postal Service" and a 6 cents airmail stamp.

August 14, '45
Paris, France

Dear Mom,

Haven't heard from you for quite some time now so I know that everything is all OK & your working your head off as usual.

The oil excitement must be keeping you busy as heck. I sure hope it comes through and you all in the paying end, but knowing your usual good fortune if anything does open up I'll bet my boots you will be in on it.

I guess Helen has told you all about my school here although I haven't told her as much as I could. I really think its all right and if I can I will take another course when this one is over. Although you can bet your boots that I won't take any chances on missing any rides home.

I'm as happy as you must be that the war is all over. Maybe living will be a little more pleasant for lots of people now. I can certainly admit that it was a great surprise to me when it did end. Although I knew it was only a matter of months because I'm certainly convinced by now that nothing can stop the American army, air corps, navy or marines.

I haven't any idea when it will be that I can get out of the army, or even when I can get home for that matter. You know officers aren't released until the army finds it convenient to do so.

I'm certainly very eager to get myself squared away there at home and I wish like the devil that it was right now. For some reason I feel now that every day that goes by puts me that much further behind. Although behind who & further where I don't exactly know. Anyway I'm ambitious as heck and really certainly want out of this army.

Its really a good thing though. I'm at least saving a little money which I know I will certainly need when I do get out. I certainly feel mighty corry for those people who can't save anything. It isn't a very bright outlook I'm sure.

I guess Harold Vinson will really be lost after these years over there in the Pacific. you be sure and tell him hello for me if he comes around Alva. Which he probably will.

Well take care of yourself, mom, and expect me when you see me coming in the back door. I can assure you though this time that you will have a little advance notice and i won't just walk in on you as I did last time.

Take care of yourself, mom, and take good care of that flock of yours.

Love,
Bob

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