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August 1, 1945 – Wednesday

I slept out on the rear end of the coach all night. It was pretty cold but I at least got a little sleep. We were to get at Marseilles this morning, but at the rate we are traveling it … Continue reading

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July 31, 1945 – Tuesday

Spent a rough night as we have no sleeping quarters. The seats are as hard as a rock, and it was pretty chilly. We played a little cards during the day to pass the time away. We ate twice during … Continue reading

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July 30, 1945 – Monday

Played some cards. Took a shower. Turned in our excess clothes. Had a PX. Got ready to leave. We left at 7:30 pm and walked a couple of miles to the train. The train pulled out a 8:50 pm. Headed … Continue reading

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July 29, 1945 – Sunday

Went to mass this morning. Played cards in the afternoon. Went to the show in the evening.

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July 28, 1945 – Saturday

Slept all morning as it was cold and damp. Went for a small hike and played some cards. Went to a show in the afternoon. Drank some beer and coke in the evening.

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July 27, 1945 – Friday

Went out for a walk this morning. Played cards till noon. They say we are leaving Monday. Played ping pong till supper time and went to a show. Talked till bed time.

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July 26, 1945 – Thursday

Went out and played a ball game this morning. Laid in the sun all afternoon. Took a bath and went to the show. Went over and had a beer. It started to rain so we had to fasten our tent … Continue reading

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July 25, 1945 – Wednesday

Laid around all morning, cut a little grass. Took a sun bath. Ate dinner. Laid in the sun again in the afternoon. Played cards and went to a show in the evening.

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July 24, 1945 – Tuesday

Layed around all morning. Got a little sun before dinner and after dinner. They had a U.S.O. show for us so I spent the afternoon there. Went to the show in the evening and then walked down to the brew … Continue reading

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July 23, 1945 – Monday

Slept all morning. Layed out in the sun in the afternoon. Played a little cards and went to the show in the evening. Then played more cards till bed time.

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