'When D-Day comes – drop a little prayer or two, will you, please?'

Editor's Note: This letter, as the others, shows Glenn's respect and love for his parents,and his close communication with them. This letter also highlights his desire to emulate his father and make him proud ("I, too, am figuring on some 'big things' someday, Dad.").

Serving in the Navy was changing his value system ("I've learned that a car isn’t as indispensable as I once thought – a lot of other things too, for that matter."), yet he wanted his father to know he was grateful for the car ("I’m awfully glad I had that car, though, and appreciated it a lot.")

Glenn's love for family and appeal to his parents' faith is inspirational, and his declaration of love to "the little nieces and nephews" speaks of the devotion to family and loved ones that characterized his life.

Britain, May 28

Dear Folks –

Received your clipping and letter of May 18. Several days ago – but have been quite busy. Those airmail letters came in a hurry. I enjoyed the clippings – that was an especially good editorial on the Ward deal.
I guess the only difference in our accounting was because of my not knowing when you started buying bonds.

I want to check together every once in awhile, so we won’t get fouled up. The present rate of bonds will be OK until you get $500 worth, then let it ride, until I lay away $1,000 cash – that should take care of it for awhile.

I hope you got a good deal out of the Ford. I’ve learned that a car isn’t as indispensable as I once thought – a lot of other things too, for that matter.

I’m awfully glad I had that car, though and appreciated it a lot.
From the magazines we get, Life, etc., the LSTs are shown a good deal in advertisements and in cartoons, etc. I guess it’s about the only ship that none of the other countries have. At least, no one should ever mistake us for an enemy. Of course, my primary duty still involves operation of a Small Boat (LCVP) Flotillas.

I think Beven [Lt. (JG)] We met in Kansas] is here in the same town – I’m going in tomorrow and try to find him.

I, too, am figuring on some “big things” someday, Dad – but for the time being all that has to ride, I guess. As soon as this invasion’s over, if I don’t get transferred, I’m getting into those correspondence courses.

I agree with you that Navy is best field – The Army end of this Amphib operation is really rugged.

I’d like to be in Chicago with you – do a good job in there. A Republican looks awfully good from here. There’s only one Demo. Officer aboard – an Irish Catholic from the Bronx.

The rest, most of them are rabid Republicans – anxious to get F.D.R. back to Hyde Park. Dewey looks awfully good to most of us. Haven’t heard about McMillan or others – though neither of the prominent Ohioans cut much ice. Most of the boys seem to think Stassen’s day will come later.

The German Radio gives us no end of entertainment – they broadcast, especially for the invasion forces – I’ll tell you all about it some day. They give terrific newscasts and little “warning lectures.” It makes me all the madder to hear them.

Well, write often and take care of things. Give all the little nephews and nieces my love.

Love to all,
Glenn

When D-Day comes – drop a little prayer or two, will you, please?