Frank Kaszuba

Writes from Iwo Jima

The following letter, written on captured Jap writing paper, much thinner than ordinary paper, with printed red lines and Japanese characters, was received this week by the Anthony Kaszubas, west of town, from their son, Sgt. Frank Kaszuba, who participated in the famous battle of Iwo Jima with the 5th Marine division:

Dear Mom, Dad and Hank:

I hope my letter finds you in the best of health and I hope you don't worry too much about me. I am feeling fine. It's not so bad here now but the first few days were hell. I didn't sleep or eat much -- we were too busy.

How do you like the Jap stationery? I picked it up here. The Jap that had it won't be needing it any more. Lowsy yellow dogs -- kill every one is what I say. And we're doing a good job at it.

Boy, the farm must be getting big with all those cows and pigs you have now. Some day I'll help you eat them. Say hello to everyone for me.

Frank

Another son of the Kaszubas, A/C Joseph, is now stationed in Texas.