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Monthly Archives: October 2014
October 15, 1944 – Sunday
The company rested today. But we kept right on working, trying to get rid of a few more clothes and fix them up with the winter issue. Went to the show.
Letter Home – October 14, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad Boy it’s been a long time since I last wrote home but it just couldn’t be helped. There is times like these in the army. I know you and dad do a lot of worrying when … Continue reading
October 14, 1944 – Saturday
The company came in today so I issued clothes out all day. We had a good card game and then went to the second show.
October 13, 1944 – Friday
Worked on my books, played a little Pinochle, and wrote a couple of letters. The first Sgt. came in and said the company might be in tomorrow. Went to the show but we had seen both shows. Came home and … Continue reading
October 12, 1944 – Thursday
Not much changed today. Things are going pretty good now. Instead of going to one show Steve, Council, and I went to two shows. Came home and went to bed.
October 11, 1944 – Wednesday
Straightened up the clothes. Played some cards. 1st Sgt. came in and we had to get a few things for him. He said the lines were closing in now so the company is having a better go of it.
October 10, 1944 – Tuesday
We got in a lot of clothes. Sorted them out and sent the wool underwear up to the company. Played cards and went to a show. It has been raining and the weather is miserable.
October 9, 1944 – Monday
We played a little cards. Did a little work. First Sgt. came in. A few more of the fellows were hurt, but they sure gave the Krouts a bad time. Went to a show and was on guard. That’s about … Continue reading
October 8, 1944 – Sunday
We had three men hurt up on the front but not serious. I lost a good boy friend from “B” company up there; his name was Jim Culbertson from Rockford. Today was about the same as yesterday.
October 7, 1944 – Saturday
Not much to do now that the company is gone. We did a few odd jobs and that’s about all. We went to a show tonight.