[postcard]
[letter]
Sheppard Field,
Texas
February 23, 1942
Dear Mr Dorsey,
I am now at Sheppard Field Texas. About 6 miles from Wichita Falls Texas. My address is Pvt Robert H Riggle Barracks 202, 405th School Squadron, Sheppard Field Texas. Shall be here only a short while. This is only a replacement center. Only was can stay is get in their school here. Big country out here. The Army is making soldiers fast you must pay close attention to instructions because time is shot. Tell my boys hello. I think of them often. Went to Church sunday A.M. about 2000 or better of us. Am pretty busy these days it's a big job ahead for us all shall write as soon possible
Bob Riggle
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