Monthly Archives: September 2014

September 5, 1944 – Tuesday

We left again this morning to a new area. I’m afraid we got a little too far ahead this time as we have Germans behind us. The Germans are shelling us but the shells aren’t coming close. For the second … Continue reading

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September 4, 1944 – Monday

We left this morning and rode all day and part of the night. We couldn’t find the company so we pulled off to the side of the road.   Sgt. Davis came by about 2 am and took us on … Continue reading

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September 3, 1944 – Sunday

We went to mass at the church this morning. After mass we took some pictures. The Priest invited us in and we drank the wine that was used in the mass. It was very good. The people followed us every … Continue reading

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September 2, 1944 – Saturday

Boy, we don’t have to worry about getting food. They bring eggs and milk from all over. We layed around most of the morning and in the afternoon Florence and I went for a walk. It would be much better … Continue reading

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September 1, 1944 – Friday

We slept late this morning as we were out late last night. The French farmers were bringing us milk and eggs and bread. In the afternoon it started raining and it really rained. Florence came down to visit me. She … Continue reading

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