V. Eugene Watts
The Malvern Leader
May 28, 1942
"Watts Looks for Victory"
Much to my surprise one of the Malvern folk came to see me the other night. He said he saw by the Malvern Leader that I was stationed there in California and so he came to see me. Found out where are a lot of my friends are and what they are doing. He told me that I was to receive the paper and later I received a letter that they had sent my address to you. I assure you that the Leader will be very much appreciated and welcomed. You no doubt have sent a copy to me but I have moved since this has taken place.
I case you don’t remember who I am, I was the guy who always came to your office to bother Willard Millikan. Willard was a very good friend of Earl and myself. I understand Willard is flying in England now. He flies and I keep them flying. However, it isn’t the air force alone that that is going to win but everyone of us together so let’s keep our end of the load up the best we can.
I really can’t say what I am doing in this damp, swampy country along with all the other attractions such as flies, etc. I’ll just say that I am here for a vital purpose. Now in closing may I say that we are happy and looking forward to victory for the U. S.
Pvt. V. Eugene Watts
Columbia Army Air Base
31- Bomber Squadron, Columbia, S. C.
