Monthly Archives: July 2015

July 4, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on July 4, 2015 by John

The company had to fall out today in a pouring down rain to receive the Presidential Citation for our work at Colmar. The parade was called off as it was raining too hard. We loaded up part of our supplies … Continue reading →

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July 3, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on July 3, 2015 by John

We are going to move the 6th day of July. Boy, am I going to hate to leave, but we had to leave some time. These people have treated me wonderful. I packed a couple of guns up and sent … Continue reading →

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July 2, 1945 – Monday

Posted on July 2, 2015 by John

We’re not going to the 103rd now as the 45th Div. is changing over. I’m glad of that. Not much to do today. Went out tonight as usual.

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Letter Home – July 1, 1945

Posted on July 1, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Not much to write about but I had some negatives to send so I thought I would drop you a line. I dreamed of coming home last night, but then I had to wake up and … Continue reading →

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July 1, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on July 1, 2015 by John

Lore and I went on a picnic today. The first part of the day was beautiful but then it clouded up and got cold. When we got home her mother had a big steak and potatoes waiting for us. I … Continue reading →

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