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David R. Elder correspondence, February-March 1945

1945-02-25 Pfc. Boyd E. White to Dave Elder Page 2

Certainly glad to read Matt Redlingers article
on the infantry & now that I'm not a member
of it any more I can say that the infantry
is the outfit that is winning the war and
every fellow that is up on the front enduring
rain, snow & all the physical discomforts
along with the immediate danger from
enemy action, mines etc is a real
hero & should be at the head of the
parade when we get back. They deserve
everything because they're giving
everything, they have that "doughboy"
as my hero! Of course, all of us cheer
when the airforce is out and we know
that they did a swell job in stopping
the German Offensive. Or rather helping
to stop it. Every part of the Army is dependent
upon each other. But the infantry leads
a [illegible] life and seldom gets much credit
or publicity for his heroic deeds.
Thanks to all of you for your efforts
in preparing and sending "Scuttlebutt."
Sincerely yours
Boyd [Pfc. B.E. White]
P.S. Tell the fellows at [illegible] men Hills & Best
Wishes. I really miss those Tues nites &
the bridge parties. Wish you could include
more news of the club in "Scuttlebutt." Let's
advertise the club a little.

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Certainly glad to read Matt Redlingers article on the infantry & now that I'm not a member of it any more I can say that the infantry is the outfit that is winning the war and every fellow that is up on the front enduring rain, snow & all the physical discomforts along with the immediate danger from enemy action, mines etc is a real hero & should be at the head of the parade when we get back. They deserve everything because they're giving everything, they have that "doughboy" as my hero! Of course, all of us cheer when the airforce is out and we know that they did a swell job in stopping the German Offensive. Or rather helping to stop it. Every part of the Army is dependent upon each other. But the infantry leads a [illegible] life and seldom gets much credit or publicity for his heroic deeds. Thanks to all of you for your efforts in preparing and sending "Scuttlebutt." Sincerely yours Boyd [Pfc. B.E. White] P.S. Tell the fellows at [illegible] men Hills & Best Wishes. I really miss those Tues nites & the bridge parties. Wish you could include more news of the club in "Scuttlebutt." Let's advertise the club a little.