T. S. Raymond Fogarty 3rd ?6646
Co. “A” 58th Sig Bn APO #503
c/o Postmaster, San Francisco
California, U.S. Army

Bryant Service Club
c/o Bryant College
Providence, RI
U.S.A.

April 17th I think

“Somewhere in New Guinea”

Hi There,

At my last writing I was in the land of “down under” however for the past few months we’ve been studying the natives of New Guinea pro and con, mostly con. Our work is purely signal and our work weeks of the seven day variety, however one doesn’t mind too much if the work day is long and the days stand out and for we’re paid off in self satisfaction in the knowing that our job is well done and is having a direct effect on the outcome of this war. If time and space would permit I’d send along a thesis on the ant and other insect life here and the Lord only knows that here there exists each and every variety known to mankind, however the result of said discourse on these lowlifes [sic] wouldn’t aid or abet their social standing. The natives here, or Fuzzie Wuzzies, call them what you may, seem to have some sort of mania toward the cultivating of a real heavy long bushy head of hair and anything that is bright or shiny sooner or later finds a home there, the heads of the females seem to be clean shaven and they also seem to be the beasts of burden. Now we’re being furnished all the necessities by Uncle Sam such as cigarettes toilet articles et cetera. Always glad to hear the news from Bryant.

For now,
Ray Fogarty ‘36 [Transcription ends]

U.S. Signal Corps
Fort Monmouth, N.J.

5/12/42

Hi Folks:

Rec’d your welcome gift of cigarettes last evening and am taking this opportunity to drop a line to thank you for the cigarettes.

It sure makes a fellow feel good to hear from folks and as most any person in the service will tell you that cigarettes sent to smokers are always most welcome. However aside from that I think this Service Club of yours is doing a great job and I know that when I say that I’m expressing the thoughts of all the Bryant Alumni who are the recipients of your gifts and letters.

Right at the present time I’m attending a wire school here at Ft. Monmouth having been assigned here due to my association with the N.E. Tel & Tel Co. before my induction.

Before closing I want to say over again--thanks for everything and keep up the great work.

Sincerely,
Ray Fogarty ‘36

P.S. How about thanking Miller ‘44 for that most interesting letter. [Transcription ends]

COMPANY “A” 58th SIGNAL BATTALION
Fort Ord, California

August 4, 1942

Hello Service Club Members of Bryant,

Received your second gift today and thought that I’d just drop a line to show my appreciation for what you’re all doing for members of the alumnus in the service.

Each time one of these “bundles from home” are received it brings back cherished memories of good times and the good fellowship that one has experienced while attending Bryant. Keep up the good work, for I’m sure that I’m but one of many of the Bryant Alumnus that finds his morale given a boost in knowing that folks at home are thinking of them.

Gratefully yours,
Raymond H. Fogarty

P.S. Would appreciate it if you’d say “hello” to my former typewriting teacher, Miss Josephine Krupa, a really swell person.

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T-5 Raymond Fogarty
Co. “A” 58th Sig Bn
APO #301 c/o Postmaster
San Francisco, Calif. US Army

Bryant Service Club
c/o Bryant College
1 Young Orchard Avenue
Providence, R.I. U.S.A.

January 5/43

Hello Members,

Just a note of acknowledgement and appreciation on the receipt of your Christmas Greeting and cigarettes.

Once again I’ve had a change of address. I’m now as in accordance with censorship rules and regulations, “somewhere in Australia.” Since my arrival here I’ve been transferred back out on the line so no longer am I putting into practice, here in the army, the training received at Bryant, instead I’m hiking poles and still in the act of getting into condition muscles that one doesn’t use behind a typewriter.

This past week I received the November issues of “On the Campus.” It was nearly as good as attending a Bryant Reunion, just reading them for many old familiar names were again called to mind, and with them pleasant memories once again renewed.

If the morale of every member of the Bryant Alumni in the armed forces receives the same boost as does mine on the receipt of these rembrances [sic], and I’m sure that they do, then you’re all doing a grand job.

Sincerely,
Raymond Fogarty ‘36 [Transcription ends]