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March 26, 1943 – Friday
I didn’t have much to do today except a few odd jobs around. It was enough to keep me busy though. In the evening I went out to the Combat range and helped set off changes and fix “booby traps”. … Continue reading
Letter Home – March 25, 1943
Dear Mother & Dad; Well here it is Wednesday an I had better tried to get a letter to you. I received two letters from you yesterday and one to day. This month I have received all of your letters … Continue reading
March 25, 1943 – Thursday
It is still raining out windy this morning. I have been working on my salvage Certificates in the afternoon. I got out my requisitions as I didn’t have anything else to do. We played a little ball after supper, but … Continue reading
March 24, 1943 – Wednesday
Boy it rained loud all night last night and so far is still raining. I thought my tent was going to blow away. I stayed in most of the day and took care of the salvage. Tonight I wrote a … Continue reading
Rank, Division and some Famous People
Chick talks about his rank, the division and some famous people who he served with. Filmed 2007 at the studios of WILL, University of Illinois as part of the “WWII Central Illinois Stories” series
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March 23, 1943 – Tuesday
I wasn’t very busy this morning. I just straightened up a little and got a few things packed. We should leave any day now. We have 3 men and an officer leaving for Tunisia and Tripoli tomorrow morning. We are … Continue reading
March 22, 1943 – Monday
I slept all morning, took a shower, ate dinner and then went on guard. I walked from 1 to 5. Ate supper then played the 2nd platoon a ball game. My arm was sore but we won 2 to 1 … Continue reading
Letter to Isaac Kuhn – March 21, 1943
Hello Mr. Kuhn; I want to tell you that I was quite surprised to hear from you the other day. I often think of you and the rest of the help back at the store. I always thought that you … Continue reading
Letter Home – March 21, 1943
Dear Mother and Dad: Well, I guess I have been pitching too much lately. The other night it was a little cold and the muscle of my arm tightened up on me. So I have quit playing for a while … Continue reading
March 21, 1943 – Sunday
I got up about 9 am this morning ate and then got ready to go to mass. We have to walk down the road about a mile or so. I went to communion today also. I wrote letters all afternoon … Continue reading
