Monthly Archives: June 2014

Letter Home – June 16, 1944

Posted on June 16, 2014 by John

Dear Mother & Dad I know you have been worrying quite a bit lately about me but I’m Okea, so quit your worrying. I haven’t wrote to anyone for over a month. You and dad are the only ones that … Continue reading →

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June 16, 1944 – Friday

Posted on June 16, 2014 by John

We worked hard all day today getting rid of clothing and turning in equipment. We worked hard all day. I wish I could get a little time to write a letter home. Sat around and talked and went to bed.

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June 15, 1944 – Thursday

Posted on June 15, 2014 by John

We loaded the supply and got ready to move. We left our area about 2 pm. It took quite a while to get through town as the traffic was heavy. We are out in the woods about 17 miles from … Continue reading →

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June 14, 1944 – Wednesday

Posted on June 14, 2014 by John

Well, we didn’t move today and Wellman went to town. So I was alone in the supply room. Most of the work is caught up and the company is all out on pass anyway. Went over and had my picture … Continue reading →

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June 13, 1944 – Tuesday

Posted on June 13, 2014 by John

Went to town today and had a swell time. Willie and I walked all morning. We went to St. Peters and got to see the Pope, which was really a treat. The Pope can speak 17 different languages. In the … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – June 12, 1944

Posted on June 12, 2014 by John

Dear Mother & Dad Still have very little to say, or I should say nothing to write about. The censors here have been pretty strict on what you can say in a letter. One of these day they will lift … Continue reading →

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June 12, 1944 – Monday

Posted on June 12, 2014 by John

Same old thing today, work, work, work. Reports and more reports. We are moving in another day so I am going to town tomorrow. Went to bed early tonight.

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June 11, 1944 – Sunday

Posted on June 11, 2014 by John

Boy were we busy today. Wow, I didn’t even have time to go to mass. Worked hard all day long. I was tired and went to bed early.

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June 10, 1944 – Saturday

Posted on June 10, 2014 by John

We received all of our new clothes today and it was really a mess. Everyone was going on pass and we tried to get them fixed up. Went for another walk tonight and that was about all for today.

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Letter Home – June 9, 1944

Posted on June 9, 2014 by John

Dear Mother & Dad Sorry to be so late in writing but we are awful busy at the present time. One of these days I will write you both all about it. Say hello to all of my friends and … Continue reading →

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