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565 the stick he'll do finly. The next batch of final promotions came through today. Chris Ford, Victor [[Straham?]], Reed Chambers all came through with their [[majorities?]] and since mine isn't among 'em I give up hope of winning this step. I've held the Majors' position since Nov. 28th but starting in as a 2nd Loot instead of a 1st and having made two jumps since November 1st I suppose I've had my share. Still [[underline]] y' know when they're passing 'em around [[/underline]] ...... [[underline]] Friday 16th. [[/underline]] Morning routine. At noon learned the sad and mind striking news that Lts. Tabler and Russell had crashed and burned to death in the DH4 that Lt. Russell and I were up over Colombey in, last evening. Such a shock. For both were as manly and sincere youths as a nation would wish to call her own. Tab received his 1st Lieutenancy but three days ago, and additionally his case