1-05-1943 WAAC

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[Right Side] Fort Des Moines Iowa Monday 6.15 pm.

Dear Kids. Arrived O.K. at 6 a.m. Was met in Des Moines. Took an 8 mile truck ride out to camp. The streets are covered with ice & snow and it [missing, is?] below zero. Went to [reception?] center. Dr. looked at our throats, we were issued a card with name & Co. no. & Group no. Then went to Lt. Massey and got our Barracks & bunk no. Was then turned over to Sgt. Musick(?). Found our barracks & bed & then went to breakfast

[Left Side] make it stamps. Then back to barracks. Then ate dinner at 1.30. Then to infirmary at 2. Oh! me! Oh! my! Same thing all over again and three shots on top of that. My left arm is a little sore. [But] guess I'll live. Will [?] you again but wait until I send you an address tell all the gang. How are my babies. I know I'll miss them. I bunked with Mary Walker last night. We had a lot of fun. We were the only ones with a lower birth (sic). Love to All Mother

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at 9 am. Then w[ ] issued Soldiers overcoats & caps to keep us warm. Some [galoshes?] 3 bath towels as big as sheets 3 hankerchiefs tooth brush & comb. Then went to ware house for clothes. This is what I got. 5 blouses 2 pr. anklets 1 coat } 1 pr. sneakers 1 skirt } uniform 2 pr. oxfords 1 overcoat 2 pr. flannelette pajamas 1 raincoat 1 corduroy robe 2 pr. shoes 2 fatigue suits 4 pr. cotton stockings 3 rayon jersey slips 4 " rayon " 4 pr " " pants 2 girdles 1 cap 1 tobaggan cap 3 brassiers. I think this is all and I sure could kick some one's but for having us bring all these things. Show this list to Peggy & Mildred. I didn't have to have an alteration Perfect 16 long. You can't write to me this week as we are going to another co. Sat. If you want to send [?] anything

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Ann Smith Co. 23. Reg 3 Barracks 80 Fort Des Moines Iowa

Mr. and Mrs. G.W. Carlstead 1102 Dillon Drive St. Louis Mo.

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