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May 26, 1945 – Saturday
Same as all Saturdays. Inspection in the morning and in the afternoon we play ball. We had a tournament game we had to play and won by a forfeit from “B” Co. Took a bath, wrote a letter and went … Continue reading
May 25, 1945 – Friday
Some Battalion officers came over to look my books over. They were in good shape though. Did a few other odd jobs. Played some ball and went over to see Lore. Came home early and went to bed.
May 24, 1945 – Thursday
Went down to Battalion to pick up some clothes. Did a few other odd jobs. Played another ball game and we won 3 to 1. Took a bath and wrote a letter home. Went over to see Lore.
May 23, 1945 – Wednesday
Worked hard all day. Had to make a few trips to battalion. Played a ball game and lost 4 to 2. It was a good game and went into extra innings. Went over to see Lore. Boy, they sure treat … Continue reading
May 22, 1945 – Tuesday
Worked on my books all day. We had a ball game tonight. Quite a game, 4 to 2. We lost. Went over to see Lore. Her father has just come home from Trestie. He seems like a swell fellow. Had … Continue reading
May 21, 1945 – Monday
Same old thing over and over. Work, work, work. I never will get caught up. When it comes time to write letters I’m not in the mood so I don’t write. Went over to see Lore tonight.
May 20, 1945 – Sunday
Slept late this morning. In the afternoon Moma and Lore and I went on a picnic up in the mountains. Really had a swell time. Got home about 10 o’clock and went to bed.
Letter Home – May 19, 1945
Dear Mother & Dad; How’s things at home today? Here it is nine o’clock and it’s still daylight out. Boy I’m running myself down to a frazzle, ha, ha. It stays light to long now days. Not much to do. … Continue reading
May 19, 1945 – Saturday
Inspection today with the afternoon off. I still had to work. Went to the show in the evening and then over to the Strouses.
May 18, 1945 – Friday
Kept busy all day again. Went over to see the Strouses. We had quite a talk.