Monthly Archives: January 2015

January 15, 1945 – Monday

Posted on January 15, 2015 by John

Not much to do around here now. The company is just throwing a little gravel on the roads and that’s about all.

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Letter Home – January 14, 1945

Posted on January 14, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad, I have a couple of letters dated Dec 25 and Jan 4th. I wish I knew where the mail is at. Everyone is griping about it. But I guess we are out cast to so that … Continue reading →

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January 14, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on January 14, 2015 by John

I was sick in my stomach last night. Didn’t feel good all day today. Went to the battalion and it was sure some ride. They have moved way back now, so that they will be back far enough if and … Continue reading →

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January 13, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on January 13, 2015 by John

Worked all day around the supply room. Played some cards and went to bed early.

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January 12, 1945 – Friday

Posted on January 12, 2015 by John

We moved today to the next town. Took us most of the day to get settled. We have a nice room in a house. The people are good people. Found a room down in the cellar for the supplies. Went … Continue reading →

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January 11, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on January 11, 2015 by John

There’s rumors that we may move tomorrow. Too much danger of being cut off if the Germans counter attack through here. Did a little work and that’s about all for today.

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January 10, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on January 10, 2015 by John

About the same as yesterday. Had to make a trip to the battalion. Played some more cards. We sat around and talked till bed time.

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January 9, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on January 9, 2015 by John

No mortars today, a few shells and that’s all. Not much to do. We are on another infantry alert. Played some cards and wrote a letter.

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Reconnaissance Plane Runway

Posted on January 8, 2015 by John

The 10th engineers built a runway for a reconnaissance plane in an open field out of board planks.  Although Chick doesn’t mention it in his diary, the images speak for themselves.  During an interview in 2014, I asked dad about … Continue reading →

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January 8, 1945 – Monday

Posted on January 8, 2015 by John

Old Germany gave us a working over this morning. One of the fellows got hit. A piece of shrapnel broke his arm and cut up his face a little. Did a little work. It snowed most of the day.

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