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February 18, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on February 18, 2015 by John

Finished packing today. Loaded the supply truck and cleaned up around the camp. The 15th and 7th have both pulled out. We leave in the morning for the other side of Nancy.

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Letter Home – February 17, 1945

Posted on February 17, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad, I have been pretty busy lately so haven’t had much time to write to anyone. Every time we come out of combat they always start throwing inspections at us, and getting us re-equipped again. Well we … Continue reading →

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February 17, 1945 – Saturday

Posted on February 17, 2015 by John

We started loading the trucks up and getting things ready to leave. Worked most of the day. Wrote a letter and played some cards.

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February 16, 1945 – Friday

Posted on February 16, 2015 by John

Had to make out a lot of requisitions today. Took them down to the Battalion and turned them in. On the way back we lost two of our rear wheels, so I had to hitch hike back to the company … Continue reading →

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February 15, 1945 – Thursday

Posted on February 15, 2015 by John

Today is inspection. Everything is in tip-top shape. The inspection went off swell and the Major said it was very good. Which really means something as he has never told a company that before. After inspections we put everything away. … Continue reading →

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February 14, 1945 – Wednesday

Posted on February 14, 2015 by John

Work, work, work, boy we have really been busy, getting ready for these inspections. I have to get all of the property books into shape, and that’s really a job. Went to a show tonight and played some cards.

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February 13, 1945 – Tuesday

Posted on February 13, 2015 by John

Boy, we really had a close call last night. The krouts started shelling us, and one shell went through the top of the barracks we are in, down through the floor, ran along the hall way, threw a desk, then … Continue reading →

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February 12, 1945 – Monday

Posted on February 12, 2015 by John

Nothing to do at all today. One squad went out to sweep for some mines. Played cards and wrote letters.

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Letter Home – February 11, 1945

Posted on February 11, 2015 by John

Dear Mother & Dad; Your mail is coming through swell now. I have some letters hear dated Jan 24,25,27,28,30th. Move so all in answer a few of your questions. Well I received a letter from boy that you wrote for … Continue reading →

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February 11, 1945 – Sunday

Posted on February 11, 2015 by John

Went to mass this morning.  First time, for some time.  Had to make out some requisitions. Went to a show tonight.

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