Back in the States, They're Begging Them to Go

Friday, September 23, 1942

Today I went into Kiladeas where the rest of the company is stationed. I rode in on the ration truck which goes in everyday to pick up the following day’s rations. I went in with one express purpose. To see Capt. Tums regarding my “little problem.” When I arrived there I went searching for him and found him walking along the road. I went and asked him if I could have a word with him. I reminded him that back at Dix he had given me a fine recommendation for O.C.S. in the A.G. School. I asked him if he would give me another such recommendation as I was terribly anxious to improve my position. He told me that it wouldn’t do any good to make out another application because, he said, as far as he knew my first application was still at regimental headquarters. When there is a call for more candidates my application will be referred to them. (Back in the States they’re begging them to go.)

 I asked him if he was sure that my application was still in. He said he was pretty sure it was but that I should check with the company clerk. I thanked him and left in search of the clerk. I found him and explained it all to him. He said he’d look it up. If the application is longer in there I intended filling out another one. We’ll wait and see —