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Jan 20, 1943 – Wednesday

We worked like a son of a gun today and it was sure fine. We then went out to play volleyball and for a change we played pretty good. I am going to write a few letters tonight and then … Continue reading

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Jan 19, 1943 – Tuesday

I was told to go over to Head Quarters today and do something in the Battalion Supply. I could have went over there and made a T rating but I was happy here in “A” Co so I’m going to … Continue reading

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Jan 18, 1943 – Monday

Not much happened today as there is little to write about. We had the 39th F.A. Band put on a concert for us tonight. Boy it was sure good. It brought back a lot of memories. We played a little … Continue reading

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Jan 17, 1943 – Sunday

Dog gone it’s raining again. It has rained 4 out of the last five Sundays. We built an altar during the week and then this morning we had to put a shelter up for the priest. It looks as if … Continue reading

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Letter Home – January 17, 1943

Hello Mother & Dad I have just come home from a show. We went into town by truck to go to the show. It was quite a treat and we saw a good show also. It was Cary grant and … Continue reading

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Jan 16, 1943 – Saturday

Everyone is getting ready to go in a parade tomorrow. Today so we have very little to do. I am going to do my laundry this afternoon. We had a mail call today and I am glad my folks know … Continue reading

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Jan 15, 1943 – Friday

Today is sure a full day. Not much salvage coming in so there’s not much to do. I got into a poker game tonight an lost about $2.50. I think I’ll try to write a letter.

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Jan 14, 1943 – Thursday

We had a pretty rugged day today. We received our clothing shortage today so we had to issue it out. I was suppose to go on guard but the fellow that I was suppose to guard, but he had a … Continue reading

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Jan 13, 1943 – Wednesday

Not much happened today. We did have an accident though and put 10 fellows in the hospital. I don’t know how badly they are yet. A trailer turned over on them. I spent most of the day cleaning up the … Continue reading

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Letter Home – January 13, 1943

Dear Mother & Dad; Well I herd from you to-day so I will try and answer it right away. I am well and fine and I am sorry to here that Dad & Gee were sick. You still don’t know … Continue reading

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