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June 15, 1945 – Friday
Worked all day. Kept pretty busy. It’s not hard work but it’s surely monotonous. Cleaned up in the evening, wrote a few letters and went out.
June 14, 1945 – Thursday
Worked all morning and played the 15th infantry in the afternoon. We won 7 to 2. Came home, took a bath and went to see Lore in the evening.
June 13, 1945 – Wednesday
usy, busy, busy. I have really been on the go today. Worked pretty hard. We played a company ball game tonight and I pitched. It was a no hit ball game but we lost 3 to 2 on errors. Went … Continue reading
June 12, 1945 – Tuesday
Had a little work to do today. It’s still raining so I doubt if we play our ball game today. It cleared up but we didn’t play. Wrote a letter home. Sat around and talked till about 9 o’clock and … Continue reading
June 11, 1945 – Monday
Blue Monday. It has been raining all day and I doubt if it stops. Not much to do so I wrote a few letters. Spent my evenings the same as always.
June 10, 1945 – Sunday
Didn’t get to go on a picnic today as it rained. We played cards just about all day and I won $45.00. Went over to Lore’s early and we went for a walk.
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Letter Home – June 9, 1945
Dear Mother & Dad; Have a bunch of your letters to answer so being this is Saturday afternoon and we have the afternoon off I’m going to catch up on my letter writing. Not much to write about around here. … Continue reading
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June 9, 1945 – Saturday
The old Saturday inspections. We’re in good shape so I doubt if they even come around. Played a tournament ball game and got beat by the 30 Infantry 2 to 1. Surely a tough game to lose. Wrote some letters … Continue reading
June 8, 1945 – Friday
Well, we left this morning by truck while the rest of the company walked out about six miles. We set up the supply and other tents. We had a good inspection and I passed okay. Even got a few compliments … Continue reading
June 7, 1945 – Thursday
We didn’t have the inspection today as it rained, but will have it tomorrow. Wrote a couple of letters, went over to Lore’s and played some cards. That’s about all the enjoyment you get these days, but they treat me … Continue reading