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April 16, 1945 – Monday

Posted on April 16, 2015 by John

We were up at about 5 am and as the lady of the house didn’t have enough eggs we took some sugar and went trading for eggs. We got enough so that eight of us had 4 eggs a piece. … Continue reading →

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April 15, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on April 15, 2015 by John

Went back to pick up the other load. By the time I got back we were ready to move again. So away we went. We moved about 25 miles this time so by the time I got back after the … Continue reading →

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April 14, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on April 14, 2015 by John

They took a truck away from us this morning so that means I’ll have to shuttle my loads. I left Supply and Pryz behind and we took off for a new area, unloaded and came back after the other load. … Continue reading →

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April 13, 1945 – Friday

Posted on April 13, 2015 by John

We stayed in this area all day. Dago started the generator and we listened to the radio. We left after supper. We are heading toward Bamberg. We set up our tent and went to sleep. Germany was over bombing and … Continue reading →

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April 12, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on April 12, 2015 by John

We left for a new area right after breakfast. It seems as though we are always on the move. Left again after supper and I had to drive black out again. It rained most of the way.

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April 11, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on April 11, 2015 by John

Nothing to do all day today as we are going to move. We were supposed to move out right after dinner, but we haven’t moved yet! Wellman was told he was going home. He was on his way within a … Continue reading →

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April 10, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on April 10, 2015 by John

Did a little work today. Talked to an Australian that had been a prisoner for over 4 years. He said he wasn’t treated too badly. We had a PX. Not much but it helped things out a little.

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April 9, 1945 – Monday

Posted on April 9, 2015 by John

Caught the ration truck this morning and started out to find the company. “A” Company was on the move so I didn’t catch up with them till about 7 o’clock. We sat around and talked a while and then went … Continue reading →

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April 8, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on April 8, 2015 by John

Layed around all morning. They told us to get ready as the trucks were coming to pick us up. I went to mass at 2 o’clock and the trucks finally came about 6:30 pm. We loaded and left for the … Continue reading →

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April 7, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on April 7, 2015 by John

Everything is about the same as yesterday. Played some ping pong.

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