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Monthly Archives: October 2014
October 6, 1944 – Friday
Had another inspection again today. Well, here it is, the company goes on the line tonight. They relieve to 3rd Battalion of the 15th Infantry. A and B company, relieving a battalion. Hg. Platoon doesn’t have to go this time. … Continue reading
October 5, 1944 – Thursday
Had an inspection today. Every thing looks as if we are going up. Played cards and every one was confined to the barracks or the factory.
October 4, 1944 – Wednesday
Not much to do. The company is still on the alert to go out as infantry. We played cards an went to a show in the evening.
October 3, 1944 – Tuesday
Worked around all morning, and right after dinner Council, Zirkel and I went fishing with TNT. When we got back the company was packing up. We are retreating. Or I should say falling back to better positions. We moved after … Continue reading
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October 2, 1944 – Monday
Not much to do. Still the thought of going out as infantry, but nothing definite. Wrote some letters and played a little cards. That’s about all there is to do as the bad weather has slowed the fighting to a … Continue reading
October 1, 1944 – Sunday
Issued out clothes all day today. There is rumors that we will go up on the lines as infantry as our infantry is short of replacements. Played cards and went to a show in Remiremont.
Missed Posts
Today I discovered that there were 2 diary entries that were not published on the scheduled days. Here they are if you would like to go back and read them. September 23, 1944 July 19, 1944