29 Aug 1943, Parris Island, South Carolina

RESEARCH NOTES:

• SWAK was often written on letters, it meant "Sealed with a kiss."
• Edith FOLEY’s 48th birthday was August 22. 
• "Under the seven-week schedule, recruits spent three weeks in the recruit depot, two weeks at the range, and the rest of boot camp back at the depot. Through more efficient time management, the seven-week schedule was improved in 1942 and 1943 to add 25% more instruction in core subjects.” (Ref: http://www.ww2gyrene.org/boot_camp.htm) On this date, Bill had not done the rifle range yet.