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August 15, 1945 – Wednesday

We walked over to the PX this morning to waste time. We took our bags over at noon and left at 1 o’clock for Chicago. We make good time up until we hit New York. Then we had a layover … Continue reading

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August 14, 1945 – Tuesday

We were treated swell last night in Watersville, Maine. The whole town turned out to give us sandwiches and milk. Then about 12 o’clock at night the Red Cross was waiting with milk and doughnuts. We pulled into camp about … Continue reading

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August 12, 1945 – Sunday

We landed in New Foundland at Harmon Field. We ate breakfast there and then took off for the States. We landed at Presq Isle, Maine. We drew clean sheets and ate dinner. I took a shower. Went down to the … Continue reading

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August 10, 1945 – Friday

Today is Gee’s birthday and I am not home as she wanted me to be. There’s not much doing this morning. Just lay around on your bunk and sweat out leaving. I hope we go soon. Went to the PX … Continue reading

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July 30, 1945 – Monday

Played some cards. Took a shower. Turned in our excess clothes. Had a PX. Got ready to leave. We left at 7:30 pm and walked a couple of miles to the train. The train pulled out a 8:50 pm. Headed … Continue reading

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April 10, 1945 – Tuesday

Did a little work today. Talked to an Australian that had been a prisoner for over 4 years. He said he wasn’t treated too badly. We had a PX. Not much but it helped things out a little.

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March 24, 1945 – Saturday

Cleaned up a little today. Went over to the PX. Had a short talk and played cards till bed time.

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