Letter sent from Clayton L Miller to Loran C Young dated 30 December 1943 (page 2). It reads: “…pilot is really good, and he is also a very swell fellow. I really like my job very much and I also like flying. I had some trouble with my right ear and they had to puncture the ear drum to drain it. But it has since healed up and is getting along fine. I got promoted to staff sgt. the 18th of December and now when I get overseas and get overseas pay I’ll really be dragging down the dough. They gave me a 10-day delay en route between my second and 3rd phase but I only got one day at home. I didn’t get to see many people. But I did stop in the bank and to talk to “Prof.” There isn’t hardly anybody at home our own age any more. But it was fun being home even if it was only for one day. I’d like to keep in touch with you but it may be hard when I get my A.P.O. no. too. I’ll have to sign off now. Your old pal, Clayton.”