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Monthly Archives: March 2015
March 31, 1945 – Saturday
Up early. Read the Articles of War before dinner. Draw our clothes and rifle. Went out on the range to zero in our rifles. Jr. and I went to church, had a couple of beers and went to a French … Continue reading
March 30, 1945 – Friday
We left the hospital for the Repo Depot at 8:00 this morning. We traveled by bus to a town called Valereriers (sp; Unrecognized). We were processed and in the evening we went to a show.
March 29, 1945 – Thursday
Read all morning. Took a shower and went down to get my clothes, we leave at 8:00 tomorrow. Coon and I jumped the wall and went up town to see Marlean Deitrich. She was on the stage. Got in okay … Continue reading
March 28, 1945 – Wednesday
Guess we will be going out tomorrow or the next day. Went to the show tonight.
March 27, 1945 – Tuesday
Went to play ball this morning. Coon and I went to the show this afternoon. Came home and read till bed time.
Letter Home – March 26, 1945
Dear Mother & Dad; Paul was out to see me today, and I guess it was a good thing that he came as I will be leaving here in a couple of days. Darn it, I was hoping I would … Continue reading
March 26, 1945 – Monday
Had another blood test today. The doc said I would be leaving in a couple of days. Went to a show tonight.
March 25, 1945 – Sunday
Went to mass this morning. We got an Olive branch in stead of a Palm. Coon and I went into town. Came home and read my book.
Letter Home – March 24, 1945
Dear Mother & Dad; Here I am again with nothing to write about. I thought I would be out of here this week but my blood count just wasn’t low enough yet so the Doc said I had better stay … Continue reading
March 24, 1945 – Saturday
Cleaned up a little today. Went over to the PX. Had a short talk and played cards till bed time.
