This information was found in Edward's 'Military Secrets' Book.  All information is taken from his writings.

The inside says, "BE DISCREET- Don't pull all your punches but remember it: The Axis gang would like to read it, Wifie is sure to read it, Your grandchildren may read it, Your mother-in-law will try Darn hard to read it!"
Army Slang

Army Slang         

Eagle...........................................
Flying Time.................................
Gas House...................................
Glue............................................
Holy Joe......................................
Pocket Lettuce.............................
Wailing Wall................................
G.I. Lemonade.............................
Cat Beer......................................
Dog Fat......................................
Blood..........................................
Blankets......................................
Punk...........................................
Windjammer................................
Slop-Shute..................................
Jungle-Juice................................
Boon-Dockers.............................
Sky-Juice ...................................   


English Translation      

Money
Sleep
A Beer Joint
Honey
The Chaplain
Paper Money
Chaplain's Office
Water
Milk
Butter
Ketchup
Hotcakes
Bread
The Bugler
Beer Joint
Island Liquor
Marine Boots
Water 
For more information concerning the battle at Peleliu, please see www.peleliu.net or www.peleliu.org
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