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May 17, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on May 17, 2015 by John

Boy, I was really kept busy today. Took time out to write a letter home and then the 1st Sgt. came down to move the civilians out of the house. It’s a shame as we really had a set up … Continue reading →

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May 16, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on May 16, 2015 by John

Went over to Battalion and did a few other jobs. I have really been kept on the go. I work pretty hard all day and then we have our little snack at night. The trouble is we stay up too … Continue reading →

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May 15, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on May 15, 2015 by John

Still have a lot of work to do on my property book. Should get them into shape in a couple of days. Practiced ball and I went to a show. Had some coffee.

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May 14, 1945 – Monday

Posted on May 14, 2015 by John

Boy, I really have the work today. Kept busy all day. Hope they get someone in the supply soon to help me. Played a ball game tonight and won 9 to 4. Had some coffee.

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Letter Home – May 13, 1945

Posted on May 13, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; So today is mother’s day. I’m sure I’ll be home by next mother’s day. Oh yes, before I for get it there is one of my boyfriends coming home on T. D. He lives in Chicago … Continue reading →

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May 13, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on May 13, 2015 by John

Today is mother’s day. Worked all morning and took the afternoon off. I made T/4 today. Wrote some letters home. First time I have felt like writing in a long time. Steve Toth left for home this morning, lucky dog. … Continue reading →

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May 12, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on May 12, 2015 by John

Well, the point system is out and the way it looks I should be getting discharged before long. I hope so anyway. Today is Danny’s birthday so tonight we are going to have a party. We have a lot of … Continue reading →

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Letter Home – May 11, 1945

Posted on May 11, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Boy oh boy but I’m having a hard time getting a letter home to you & dad. I have been so busy getting the equipment straightened out that I have little time for anything. I am … Continue reading →

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May 11, 1945 – Friday

Posted on May 11, 2015 by John

Boy, we surely have the work to do. Made a couple of trips to the Battalion, and kept busy all day. We had coffee again tonight and stayed up till about 12 o’clock. They are getting more friendly. They were … Continue reading →

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May 10, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on May 10, 2015 by John

Kept busy all day long. At night we went into the kitchen and had coffee and sat around and talked . The people treat us really swell.

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