July 14, 1943, Santa Ana, California

Tom is scheduled to have a wisdom tooth pulled and is looking forward to it as relief from the constant military drilling. He’s awaiting official notification of his “Classification” (accepted into flight training, or washed out and available for reassignment.)
9:00 P.M.

July 14, 1943, Santa Ana, California, Page 1
July 14, 1943, Santa Ana, California, Page 1

Dear Folks,

The squadron has been bad so we have to drill every night this week after supper. We just got in and everyone is pretty tired and disgusted.

We won’t know the outcome of our classification till next Wed. night. Will let you know as soon as I find out.

I have a wisdom tooth pulled Sat. Morning, guard duty Fri. And K.P. Sun. I think if I work it right after having the tooth pulled I might be able to goldbrick[1]Goldbricking is feigning injury or illness to avoid work or some task. on the Sun. K.P. Dad I received two of your letters today it was swell to hear from you will write and let you know when to send watch and rest of stuff.

Love,

Tom

July 14, 1943, Santa Ana, California
July 14, 1943, Santa Ana, California

References

References
1 Goldbricking is feigning injury or illness to avoid work or some task.

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