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24 NOV 1968Dear Mom and Dad,
I really keep busy now as XO, running back and forth from Dak To to Pleiku, keeping the company paper work
in order. I have to go the 80 miles by jeep and boy si it dusty. Now that the rain has stopped there is
about 2" of real fine dust all over the road.
I got awarded the Combat Infantry Badge yesterday for the action on FSB-29. I would have gotten it sooner
or later any way. Some idiot hit a mine on the road yesterday. He left the convoy and passed on the dirt
beside the tire ruts, whre no trucks had been over. He should have stayed in the road ruts so the other
trucks could have cleared the way for him. He wasn't hurt real bad, but he sure tore up that jeep. Guess
they'll never learn to use their head for "something besides a hat rack".
If you are worried about me being safe, don't! I am safer here now than you are on the road at home. We
are having an IG inspection in February and its going to take a minor miracle on my part to straighten out
all the Company paper work in time.
I'm also pay officer for the Company. Ever held $15,000.00 at one time? Even in
MPC (Military Pay
Certificates) it's sure a lot of money. Speaking of pay day, this pay day I'm going to send that film to
you. Also, the car insurance is $16.00 a month to:
Interstate Securities Company
2005 South XXXXXXX Road
XXXXXXXX, Georgia 31903
Due 10 NOV 68 and every month by 10th from then till it's paid up to $160.00. Please write the checks and
send them for me.
Also after you get the next pay check send some to the Investment people.
That's about all I can think of, so bye for now.
Love,
Homer
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