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Ernest Ball, S 1/c U.S.S. Belleau Wood March 1, 1945

Hello Ma,

How is every one there this time? Just fine I hope. as for me I am always well and O.K. I think I wrote you last week, But will write again as I have nothing else to do at the present time.

I had a letter from Cleo today. and she said some exmarine was going to shool there now.

You know, I think if the war ends any time soon, I will go back to shool. ha!

When did you hear from James? Say, did you ever send him my address? I haven't heard from

2/ Ernest Ball S 1/c

I still havent heard from Annie D,. yet. Although I wrote her a couple of times.

Does anyone know if Thomas H. is back out here or not? Or did he get shore duty?

Well, I guess the news from the Pacific has been pretty good for the last couple weeks hasn't it? I can't think of any more to write now. But will write again soon. you do the same.

Lots of love Ernest

Tell all hello.

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Ernest Ball S 1/c U.S.S. Belleau Wood March 5, 1945

Hello Ma,

How are you and the rest of the family getting along? fine I hope. as for me I am always O.K. and and am getting fat. ha! I must weigh at least 160 now. But if I get back in the states I will lose that. ha!

I had a couple letters from you today. Also one from Maydell. you ask something about if I had seen Willard. no I haven't, but I have seen his ship. am hoping to see him before long.

When did you hear from James? I can't see why he hasn't been home. you said in one of you letter you had an idea where I was. Well, I guess you were right. ha!

Well, you know how news is out here. isn't very much to tell. So will close this Time. Write soon. So will I. Tell all hello.

Love always, your son Ernest

1/ Ernest J. Ball, S 1/c U.S.S. Belleau Wood March 10, 1945

Dear Mom,

Well, here I am writing again. I think I wrote one a couple days ago. But, I think I have about goten around to everyone else so I guess I'll write to you again, as I haven't any thing else to do at the present.

Of course I could stop writing and play with "Causey". I think thats what he won'ts me to do.

He won't let me write. ha!

Say, what day did Glenn go back? From what I heard he and Cleo had a right good time together on his last leave.

I some times wonder if he isn't in what they call the "home town navy." I don't know how some of them does it.

2/ Ernest J. Ball, S 1/c

Tell Irvin he should see my hair now. Boy, its realy curley.

I think it must have been because it was shaved ha!

When have you heard from James? I would write him again but I havent got his address.

Tell him to drop his brother a line some time. Tell him not to be afraid to write because I am a "sailor". ha!

Well, you write soon also. Tell Dad, and Sam, hello for me.

Love, your son Ernest