Your Son, ‘Chick’
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May 2, 1943 – Sunday
We got in about 11:00pm last night. It had rained all the day and was still raining when I went to sleep. We were in a big pool of mud and water so we just crawled under the tarp and … Continue reading
May 1, 1943 – Saturday
Well we laid around on the truck until 1:30pm until we left. We rode all day until 1:30am the next morning . Boy I have seen plenty of pretty surroundings and scenery. We are beginning to see plenty of English … Continue reading
April 30, 1943 – Friday
We had to run a mile this morning as part of our training. We spent the morning cleaning our equipment. We received a six hour alert then right after that they told us to pack up we are going to … Continue reading
Letter Home – April 29, 1943; Mom’s Birthday Card
My Dear Mother; I have been caring this card with me for some time and I hope I have timed the day write for sending it. I know you are worrying about me and are always thinking of me. Well … Continue reading
April 29, 1943 – Thursday
Today is my mothers birthday. We spent the morning cleaning my equipment and straightening things around the camp. In the afternoon we all went swimming in the sea. It was a good thing as most of us were plenty dirty. … Continue reading
Letter home – April 28, 1943
Dear Mother & Dad; Just a few lines to let you know I’m OK. I still haven’t had much time to write to anyone. Tell them all hello and as soon as I find time I will write them. Maybe … Continue reading
April 28, 1943 – Wednesday
We packed up mostly everything except barracks bags and waited to pull out. We left about 12:00 o’clock for the new Bivouac area. I had to watch and guide the extra trucks over and load up the rest of the … Continue reading
April 27, 1943 – Tuesday
Today is my birthday and I still don’t feel any older. We worked on the camouflage nets all day until 3:00PM then went swimming. The sea is a lot calmer than the ocean and the water was kind a warm. … Continue reading
April 26, 1943 – Monday
We were up early this morning and were soon at work tearing down the camp and getting ready to move. We left the Bivouac area at 1:30 PM. We pitched our tents as we will have to wait until the … Continue reading
Happy Birthday Chick
Today is Chick’s 94th Birthday. As a member of ‘the greatest generation’ we owe so much to the men and women who served in WWII. Happy Birthday Dad!