Monthly Archives: July 2014

Letter Home – July 31, 1944

Dear Mother & Dad Not much to write about but I thought I would drop you a line and let you know that I’m Okea. I haven’t seen Paul since the last time I wrote and told you I had … Continue reading

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July 31, 1944 – Monday

Back to the same old thing. We did a few odd jobs, but nothing new. Played a little ping-pong. So far I can beat everyone in the company. Went over and had some potatoes, eggs and wine tonight.

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Letter Home – July 30, 1944

Dear Mother & Dad Well I had a letter from John today and he really enjoyed himself down there. He said chicken was still coming out of his in ears. He liked all of you very much he is really … Continue reading

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July 30, 1944 – Sunday

Went to mass at 10:00. Ate early chow and Steve and I took off for town. We went to the show and then to the boxing matches. On the way home we saw the King of England ride by. We … Continue reading

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July 29, 1944 – Saturday

Went in on pass today. Stopped in to visit Paul. We went down to the Park and listened to the music. Had a bottle of Champagne and went to the show.

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July 28, 1944 – Friday

Did a few odd jobs around but not much. Went to a show in at Pouzzouli.

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July 27, 1944 – Thursday

About the same as yesterday.

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July 26, 1944 – Wednesday

Nothing to do. Played cards and went to a show. That’s about all for today.

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Letter Home – July 25, 1944

Dear Mother & Dad Guess I had better get a letter off while I have the time. I’m going to be pretty busy so I’ll have little time to write at all. Keep writing and when I can I’ll write … Continue reading

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July 25, 1944 – Tuesday

We are getting more trucks ready to go. When we will leave I don’t know – one of these days though. Heard last night that we were going on a dry run first. Went to a show and then to … Continue reading

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