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Category Archives: 1945
July 19, 1945 – Thursday
Slept all morning. Got up in time to eat dinner. We had to go through some reclassification in the afternoon. Went over and drank some beer and then went to a show. Talked for a while and went to bed.
July 18, 1945 – Wednesday
We rode all afternoon and night and arrived at the 84th Repo Depot or the 14th Depot. We were assigned to our tents, ate breakfast and I went to bed. Got up at noon and ate dinner. Laid around all … Continue reading
July 17, 1945 – Tuesday
Was up early this morning, shaved and got ready to leave. We are to leave at 7:30 am. I said good-bye to Zirkel and Council. I surely hated to leave those fellows. Said good-bye to the rest of the fellows … Continue reading
July 16, 1945 – Monday
Packed up most of my things and got all ready to go home. Boy, is tomorrow going to be a great day. Went after my pictures. Wrote some letters and went down to the brew hall and then to the … Continue reading
July 15, 1945 – Sunday
Slept late this morning. Then Rainvella and I took a run out to the Air Corp to sell my guns and camera. Sold everything I had. Went down to the swimming pool. They had a swimming meet and the 3rd … Continue reading
Letter Home – July 14, 1945 (with audio)
[sc_embed_player_template1 fileurl=”https://70yearsago.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/19450714-Last-letter.mp3″] Dear Mother & Dad; Well the time has come and I’m coming home. We are to leave the company the 17th of July, and within about three weeks I should be home and a civilian. Now don’t get … Continue reading
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July 14, 1945 – Saturday
Had an inspection this morning. Everything was in tip top shape. The restriction was lifted so in the evening Council, Zirkel and I went to the beer garden. Then went to a show and came home.
Letter Home – July 13, 1945
Dear Mother & Dad; I told you not to worry about me and my girl. I thought the same way you did so I’ll wait until I get home, and if I still love her and they lifted the fraternization … Continue reading
July 13, 1945 – Friday
Worked around the supply room. Was told to get ready that I was going home the 17th of July. We are going to fly. We are still restricted. Played some cards and wrote a couple of letters.
July 12, 1945 – Thursday
We cleaned up everything good today. Keep ourselves busy all day. Had to make a few trips to battalion. Wrote some letters and played cards.
