Dear Mother & Father

French Camp Oct 11/16

We got in France this morn we will be in the Base for two weeks or so no place to write here, but will try and tell you something. things go fast and furious here had rifels thoughed at us in the rush M.O inspection & blankets & tents given us I was told to go to hospital for the rash on my arms & legs but the head M.O fixed me up some stuff so I did not go. it was very rough on the boat last night but I slept some just had a headach hope you are all well. it will be some time before we get to the front they seem to be getting tired of fighting. they hold up their hands & say Mercy Comrade. but it is bad yet will just trust in God and keep my powder dry it is getting to dark

your loving son

Roy