Monthly Archives: July 2014

July 16, 1944 – Sunday

Posted on July 16, 2014 by John

Well, I went on pass today in Naples. I went down to see Paul. We had a good time and took in the city. Went to a show, down to the Red Cross, and listened to the 3rd Division band. … Continue reading →

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July 15, 1944 – Saturday

Posted on July 15, 2014 by John

We kept pretty busy today – had to catch up on my books. We took a truck and went to a show tonight.

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July 14, 1944 – Friday

Posted on July 14, 2014 by John

Not much is happening around here now. It’s about the same all the time. Went to a show in Pozzuoli.

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July 13, 1944 – Thursday

Posted on July 13, 2014 by John

Well, I’ll be dog-gone if I didn’t make T/5 today. I should have made T/4 but one of the Cat drivers deserved it more than I did. Maybe I’ll make it some day. Worked on my books. Kept myself pretty … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – July 12, 1944

Posted on July 12, 2014 by John

Dear Mother & Dad Mail has been coming in swell and everyone seems to be doing a swell job too. I also received a couple of packages. It’s a little warm to send candy now, but I can always use … Continue reading →

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July 12, 1944 – Wednesday

Posted on July 12, 2014 by John

Things are about the same. Paul Wilson came out this morning and stayed all day. We had a swell visit. Perry and I went into Pozzuoli to a show, but Laural and Hardy was on so we came back and … Continue reading →

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July 11, 1944 – Tuesday

Posted on July 11, 2014 by John

Not much going on today. I’m still working on my property books. We went to a Red Cross show tonight. It was pretty good. Played a little cards and went to bed.

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July 10, 1944 – Monday

Posted on July 10, 2014 by John

The days are all the same now not much going on. Another one of the fellows was killed and 3 more wounded. That brings the Battalion Casualties well over 40 in killed or wounded, for what, nothing. Just because we … Continue reading →

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July 9, 1944 – Sunday

Posted on July 9, 2014 by John

Went to mass at 11 am this morning. We have the day off so Kelly and I went over to the Dago’s and drank a little wine. Herman Osterbur was up to see me and after he left we went … Continue reading →

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July 8, 1944 – Saturday

Posted on July 8, 2014 by John

We worked all day, doing odd jobs around the supply room. We had a show here tonight. Betty Davis. Not bad but not good.

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