Monthly Archives: June 2014

June 9, 1944 – Friday

Worked all day again today. I had to get out quite a few reports. Kept us quite busy. Went to a show tonight at “C” Company. Came home and went to bed.

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June 8, 1944 – Thursday

We had a lot of work to do around in the Supply Room today. In the evening Mel and I went for a little walk around town. Came home about 10 pm and went to bed.

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June 7, 1944 – Wednesday

Worked around the supply room all morning. Traded cigarettes for Cognac & wine. Sold one carton of cigarettes for $10.00. People sure want cigarettes. Was going to take off but we are moving tonight. We are in a big park … Continue reading

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June 6, 1944 – Tuesday

We left for Rome and the Company early this morning. While in convoy a British fellow told us that France was invaded this morning. Everyone went wild. We tried cutting in on the convoy and a tank hit us. Little … Continue reading

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June 5, 1944 – Monday

Found out that the company went into Rome last night and were the first troops in. They accounted for over 200 prisoners. We took off with the Command car today and wound up in Apsini It was a beautiful little … Continue reading

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June 4, 1944 – Sunday

Today my mother was Confirmed, and me, I can’t even go to mass. We are really near Echelon. The company was supposed to have went to Rome last night in a commando raid No news of yet. Played cards and … Continue reading

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June 3, 1944 – Saturday

From all reports they should be in Rome soon. Our Company’s mission is to be the first troops in Rome, along with the Recon and A Company of Infantry. It’s going to be rough and I’m glad I’m back here. … Continue reading

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June 2, 1944 – Friday

Jerry was over again last night and along with dropping personnel bombs and also strafed. The company left this morning. We listened to the radio and played cards. Stegall, Mel and I went up to a mountain town to see … Continue reading

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Letter Home – June 1, 1944

Dear Mother & Dad Just a line to let you know that I am Okea. Sorry that I haven’t the time to write more often, but you know how it is. The weather is nice and cool, I expect it … Continue reading

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June 1, 1944 – Thursday

Well, Jerry was over last night and what I mean he was over. He dropped personnel bombs all around. The company is packing up and getting ready to move out. They have a special mission to perform and no one … Continue reading

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