Monthly Archives: February 2013

Feb 14, 1943 – Sunday

Posted on February 14, 2013 by John

Today was Valentines day but it’s just another day. We had mass this morning and 11:30am. We had mail call today and received 5 valentines and was I happy. We played cards again in the afternoon and I lost all … Continue reading →

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Feb 13, 1943 Saturday

Posted on February 13, 2013 by John

Not much happened today. We had a inspection of equipment this morning and then had the afternoon off. I played Pinochle in the afternoon and won $1.65. In the evening will still played more cards.

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Feb 12, 1943 – Friday

Posted on February 12, 2013 by John

Today was salvage day and with having salvage to take care of and typing out forms, I was kept busy all day. HQ platoon played five volleyball games and won every one. Quite surprising in the evening we played Pinnacle.

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Letter Home – February 11, 1943

Posted on February 11, 2013 by John

Dear Mother and Dad Hello mom and dad, what have you been doing today. Things are just about the same with me. Not much is happening. I got another lead on Paul Williamson and maybe I’ll get to see him … Continue reading →

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Feb 11, 1943 – Thursday

Posted on February 11, 2013 by John

Another day with nothing to do so I read a book, chopped some wood and did my laundry. In the evening I played the Victrola and listened to the news. General Eisenhower made 4 star general and said that he … Continue reading →

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Feb 10, 1943 – Wednesday

Posted on February 10, 2013 by John

The company had the day off today and in the afternoon we went to a Red Cross show. It was put on by some french actors. They new very little English so that made it all the better. We all … Continue reading →

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Feb 9, 1943 – Tuesday.

Posted on February 9, 2013 by John

The days are much easier now as we have very little to do. The company has their roads to build and we have practically nothing to do. I made out a few requisitions today and did my laundry. We played … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – February 8, 1943

Posted on February 8, 2013 by John

Dear Mother and Dad; Oh what’s new today? Would all have you two been doing? Or the weather here is swell now, but for a little win. The nights will always be cold. Not much has been happening around here … Continue reading →

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Feb 8, 1943 – Monday

Posted on February 8, 2013 by John

I had a few odd jobs to do this morning and then I turned in my salvage. In the afternoon the company was off so I just read my book. I am reading “This above all”. Its pretty good in … Continue reading →

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Feb 7, 1843 – Sunday

Posted on February 7, 2013 by John

Being as everyone is moving, there is no mass and the company had to work anyway. The first Sgt. took HQ platoon out to blow up a couple of big stumps. We blew one stump so good that we didn’t … Continue reading →

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