Written from Sendai, Japan in April 1946, this letter offers an intimate glimpse into the personal life of an American serviceman stationed with U.S. occupation forces in the immediate aftermath of World War II. Addressed to his sweetheart, the letter blends longing, jealousy, and hope for the future, as the writer plans for marriage and family life once he returns home and leaves the Army. Personal letters like this one humanize the historical record, reminding us that behind official military operations were young men and women separated from loved ones, sustained by correspondence across the Pacific. Project: 218340