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Feb 19, 1943 – Friday

I had to get some requisitions out today for clothing & equipment. That took most of the day and in the afternoon I had to get ready for guard. We had guard mount at 4:45pm. I had post no. 1 … Continue reading

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Feb 18, 1943 – Thursday

I sure wish we would hurry up and do something, I’m getting tired of the laying around. I had a little salvage to turn in today and that was all the work I did. I read a little of the … Continue reading

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Feb 17, 1943 – Wednesday

We just messed around today and did nothing. I tried to write a couple of letters and then went out to play volleyball. I played a little cards and then we had to fall out for roll call. To many … Continue reading

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Feb 16, 1943 – Tuesday

Same thing happened today as yesterday. I did a little laundry and that’s about all. They issued an order to stop issuing candy & cigarettes so that means we are to have a PX. I hope they have some good … Continue reading

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Feb 15, 1943 – Monday

We are expecting the General around to day so we will have to be on our toes. Well he didn’t come and all we did was set around and wait on him. The company is out working on the road … Continue reading

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Letter Home – February 14, 1943

Dear Mother & Dad; I received your Valentine today “Valentines Day”. Pretty good huh! Time right to the day. Our “V” mail letters will soon be photographed so you should get them much sooner. I’m sending you a piece of … Continue reading

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Feb 14, 1943 – Sunday

Today was Valentines day but it’s just another day. We had mass this morning and 11:30am. We had mail call today and received 5 valentines and was I happy. We played cards again in the afternoon and I lost all … Continue reading

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Feb 13, 1943 Saturday

Not much happened today. We had a inspection of equipment this morning and then had the afternoon off. I played Pinochle in the afternoon and won $1.65. In the evening will still played more cards.

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Feb 12, 1943 – Friday

Today was salvage day and with having salvage to take care of and typing out forms, I was kept busy all day. HQ platoon played five volleyball games and won every one. Quite surprising in the evening we played Pinnacle.

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Letter Home – February 11, 1943

Dear Mother and Dad Hello mom and dad, what have you been doing today. Things are just about the same with me. Not much is happening. I got another lead on Paul Williamson and maybe I’ll get to see him … Continue reading

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