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April 2, 1943 – Friday
We went for a small run this morning before breakfast. Boy we were busy all day today and I worked like a sun-of-a-gun. I took a shower in the evening and then did some laundry. We are getting ready to … Continue reading
Moving throughout North Africa
Chick talks about moving by convoy throughout North Africa and his brief visit to the battle at the Kasserine Pass. Filmed 2007 at the studios of WILL, University of Illinois as part of the “WWII Central Illinois Stories” series
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April 1, 1943 – Thursday
Well today is April Fool’s Day. We should be moving so I am glad. I got all of my salvage ready, made out my certificates and turned it in. We had a small lecture on mines this morning and in … Continue reading
Letter home – March 31, 1943
Dear Mother & Dad; Well here it is Wednesday in time for another letter home. Not much is happening here, but I will write a little. The weather has been swell here the last few days, and I don’t think … Continue reading
March 31, 1943 – Wednesday
Today is April fools Day and to met just another Wednesday and salvage day. Here I thought today was April fools Day. Boy I worked like a son-of-a-gun today. I had salvage to get in also we received a lot … Continue reading
March 30, 1943 – Tuesday
We had to get up early this morning as we were going out on the range to fix all the types of guns. I stayed in all morning and then went out in the afternoon. I fired about 50 rounds … Continue reading
Letter Home – March 29, 1943
Dear Mother & Dad; Here it is Sunday night and I had better get you out a letter. Not much has been happening around here to write about but I will have to say something to take up the space. … Continue reading
March 29, 1943 – Monday
Well we are still getting our trucks and equipment in and soon should be leaving. I think we are going to Oran, but I’ not for sure. We had a ball game tonight and ended in a 5 to 5 … Continue reading
March 28, 1943 – Sunday
I slept late this morning. I didn’t go to mass as it looked like rain and I also had to get a lot of washing done before we move. I went to the show in the afternoon and after supper … Continue reading
March 27, 1943 – Saturday
Today was just as bad as yesterday. We are pretty ready to move and so I was running over to the Battalion supply all day. In the evening I went back out to the range. Boy did we have fun … Continue reading
