Stephen’s Sunday call finally came yesterday! We have been very worried, as we have not heard from him since Feb 17th when he called to say he was ok and wasn’t one of the infected soldiers who died of meningitis on his base last month.
Yesterday he informed me he has been in the hospital fighting double pneumonia. He has been very ill and has not been able to call home. Of course he was very upset and still sounded sick. He was worried as the two who died last month on his base of meningitis both had pneumonia as well.
He had more upsetting news to share; Due to his illness and missing almost two weeks of training he will not be able to graduate on March 18th as planned. He will join the platoon behind him and start training with this new unit. This will put him at graduation on May 7th. He will have to complete much of his training over to graduate on the next available graduation date. This is disheartening and he is disappointed as he was doing so good and looking forward to seeing everyone this month. He has started training again this week but for only ¼ of the day until he is cleared by the doctor.
He is having a tough time with this and needs our prayers and support.
His new address is listed below. Cards and notes are much appreciated.
PV2 Cromwell
C CO 3-10 INS BN
4th PLT
495 Iowa Ave Unite 35
Fort Leonard Wood Mo 65473


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