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June 3, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on June 3, 2015 by John

Lore and I went on a picnic up in the mountains. We really had fun. Came home, wrote a couple of letters and went to bed.

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June 2, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on June 2, 2015 by John

Got ready for inspection this morning. The Col. came, but he talked about the ball team and didn’t even look around. We played a tournament ball game this afternoon and won 8 to 2. Went over to get a couple … Continue reading →

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June 1, 1945 – Friday

Posted on June 1, 2015 by John

Not much to do today. Worked on my records most of the day. Played a ball game and I pitched . It was a no hit no run ball game. Took a bath and went over to Lore’s.

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May 31, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on May 31, 2015 by John

Back to work today. Just odd jobs to do but they keep you going. Played ball, and went out as usual.

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Letter Home – May 30, 1945

Posted on May 30, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Well we are enjoying a holiday today. Thats what I like because I can sleep late. Even had Joe Pryz bring my breakfast in bed to me, ha ha. Lazy aren’t I. Well dad I pitched … Continue reading →

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May 30, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on May 30, 2015 by John

Today is Decoration day, so it’s a holiday. Layed around all day. Should have wrote letters but didn’t. Played a game of ball. Went over to Lore’s.

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May 29, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on May 29, 2015 by John

Went down after some more clothes this morning and turned in a few things. We played another tournament game this afternoon. Played 12 innings and the game ended in a tie 2 to 2. We came home and I pitched … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – May 28, 1945

Posted on May 28, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Well it’s been some time since my last letter to you, but there is little to write about. I’m having a swell time here. But boy I surely hope I make it home soon, but I’m … Continue reading →

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May 28, 1945 – Monday

Posted on May 28, 2015 by John

Had to get my 32 forms into shape. Kept me busy all day. We played a tournament ball game and won 4 to 2. Wrote a couple of letters and went over to see Lore. That’s about all I have … Continue reading →

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May 27, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on May 27, 2015 by John

Slept till 10 am. Wrote a letter home. Went on another picnic. Lore and I and her mother and father. We really had a swell time. When we got back her brother had come home. He had been a prisoner … Continue reading →

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