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Letter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, August 23, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph trained in the field and was the Executive at the guns. He described the non-combat planes used by the Field Artillery for observation and pictures. He also commented on the death of four men when a muzzle burst.
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Letter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, August 30, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph was elated about his 8 perfect papers. He got 10 demerits in two days.
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Letter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, September 6, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph had another busy week firing guns and taking exams.
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Letter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, September 13, 1942
Ralph Mouw
The government gave $150.00 to reimburse the purchase of uniforms following graduation.
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Letter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, September 20, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph described the study of “Tactics” as outsmarting and outmaneuvering the enemy. He had thirty books to study in 3 weeks.
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Letter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, September 27, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph signed his discharge papers as an enlisted man and took the Officer Oath of Allegiance. He got the key job as Battery Commander in a training exercise.
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Letter from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, October 4, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph was selected as a staff officer in training exercises which were given to individuals in the top 2% of the class.
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Letter from Yakima, Washington, October 25, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph described the nearly 4,000 mile journey to Yakima. He mentioned seeing the Santa Anita Race Track which was turned into a concentration camp for Japanese descendants.
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Letter from Yakima, Washington, November 1, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph’s new assignment was Assistant S-3 of the 1st Battalion. His duties were to assist a Lt. Colonel and a Major with the training schedule and fire direction center.
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Letter from Yakima, Washington, November 8, 1942
Ralph Mouw
The weather was snowy and cold. Ralph commented on bad accidents that occurred at the camp.
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Letter from Yakima, Washington, November 15, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph’s tent was winterized and he spent his paycheck on warmer clothes.
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Letter from Yakima, Washington, November 28, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph participated in solving bridge problems and nearby they had a muzzle burst.
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Letter from Yakima, Washington, December 13, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Another muzzle burst in firing practice.
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Letter from Fort Lewis, Washington, December 21, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph’s unit of over a thousand men moved to Fort Lewis.
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Letter from Fort Lewis, Washington, December 27, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph had a couple days off for the holidays. He listed all of his Christmas presents.
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Letter from Fort Lewis, Washington, December 31, 1942
Ralph Mouw
Ralph inquired about the plane that crashed near Orange City.
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