Monthly Archives: June 2015

June 23, 1945 – Saturday

Another inspection. Not much though. Went over to battalion and picked up some clothes. Wrapped up a couple of packages and got them started for home. Went over to the brew hall for a while and then went up to … Continue reading

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June 22, 1945 – Friday

It rained all day today. It sure is miserable out. Wrote a couple of letters, and called it a day. Played a little cards and popped some corn.

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Letter Home – June 21, 1945

Dear Mother & Dad; Not much to write about, but I had better write as you will worry. Our ball team is still waiting, and we are in a three way tie for first place. All I hope is that … Continue reading

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June 21, 1945 – Thursday

Kept pretty busy all morning but had to go play ball in the tournament. We lost to the 30th infantry 1 to 0. One break lost the ball game for us. The 30th infantry was beat by the 41st Field … Continue reading

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June 20, 1945 – Wednesday

It’s still raining out so we can’t do much. Sat around and talked all evening or I should say till 8 o’clock and then I went out.

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June 19, 1945 – Tuesday

Not much to do today. Just enough work around to keep busy. It’s raining out so we can’t play our tournament games off. The 30th infantry and 41st field artillery and us are tied for first. We will play Thursday. … Continue reading

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June 18, 1945 – Monday

Another week starts. There is rumors of us moving soon but don’t know when. Made a few trips to the battalion and also into Salzburg. We played a ball game this afternoon and lost 1 to 0. Cleaned up, ate … Continue reading

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Letter Home – June 17, 1945

Dear Father; Today is father’s day so being as I can be at home with you, a letter from me will have to do. It’s a nice day here, the best day we have had for some time. It usually … Continue reading

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June 17, 1945 – Saturday

Went on a picnic today. Tramped all over the side of the mountain. Got home about 9 o’clock. Lore’s mother had a big supper waiting for us. They really treat me swell.

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June 16, 1945 – Saturday

Today is inspection. Not much of an inspection though. Just came in the door, said okay and walked out. We played the 7th infantry a ball game and won 10 to 1. Came home, took a bath. In the evening … Continue reading

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