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Dearest Henry:" My transfer was all instigated by a mere Cpl [corporal] named Jackson. I went through the proper channels--my CO [commanding officer], who obtained an appointment for me with the director of Convalescent Hospital Educational Program who thought my qualifications were very acceptable. They should have sent a memo to the Classification Officer to make the transfer legal so special orders could be cut. They omitted this procedure entirely and there was a verbal agreement between the two groups for me to work at Bowman Fld. I called the Education Officer and told him the story and that if I was to come--after all my replacement was already at work so I was a WAC on a limb--lost a good job and no legal procedures to place me on my new job--I must have a written request sent to PP3. (Personnel Classification).
Lord I thought if that memo hits the Classification Officer Major Parker for the first time he will be mad as Hell!
I called him up and told him the whole story.
""Damn you, Cpl, you are my best looking WAC around here, a good worker, and I like you very much, and I don't want to lose you," said Major Parker.
I explained my education and great desire to become a music instructor. So there was lots of conversation back and forth which would probably bore you so I'll skip it. He said he would see that the official request went to the proper places and I'd get the job.
Later I'm in his office doing some work and Major Parker, yells,""I want to see you, Cpl!""
He wanted to know how I arranged this transfer--I told him--
You're a 405-clerk typist and G-D- I don't want to lose a 405.""
I said ""I'm no good as a 405, I don't like it and I think I was malassigned and mis-classified (Forgetting that I was talking to the Classification Officer).
""Are you saying that I a Classification Officer made a mistake." said the Major.
""I do," I said firmly.""I think in my case you slipped up!""
Major Parker said,""Could be, I've make [sic] a few mistakes. I really like you, you have spirit and every good qualification but I think you will be more satisfied in the field you know!""
My birthday is 10 June. When is yours sweetheart.
Darling, I love you so dearly. Wish I'd have a letter this afternoon. You are the one I love always and miss constantly.
