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December 8, 1944 – Friday
I went to mass today in the Cathedral in Strasbourg. Boy but it’s a beautiful church. It was built in 1400 AD. The American bombers had bombed it twice but it was still in pretty good shape. There was over … Continue reading
December 7, 1944 – Thursday
Had to get out a few requisitions. Went over to Margot’s house tonight. Was only going to stay until 8PM but we talked till about 10PM. Came home & went to bed. God, but the streets are dark at night. … Continue reading
December 6, 1944 – Wednesday
Today was about the same as yesterday. Tonight I went over to Margot’s house. We had quite a time. She’s beginning to understand and speak English very well. We talked until about 11:00 o’clock before I went home. The gang … Continue reading
December 5, 1944 – Tuesday
Kept myself busy all day. Went over to Jaqulin’s house tonight. Had a nice time. They showed me a lot of pictures. Jackie’s brother is in the German army. I got home around 10:00. Went to bed.
December 4, 1944 – Monday
I worked all day and tonight I went to see Margot. Her girl friend was there so I am to go over to her house tomorrow night. We talked a lot about America and other things in general. There was … Continue reading
December 3, 1944 – Sunday
Had a swell time last night. I danced until I was so tired I could hardly move. Their dancing is all together different from our dancing. You twirl more here. I met a nice girl that could speak English and … Continue reading
December 2, 1944 – Saturday
Had to turn a few things in to the Battalion today. We are going to a dance tonight put on by the F.F.I.
December 1, 1944 – Friday
Did our usual work and in the evening we went over to the peoples house again. We all talked and laughed. Went to bed early.
Letter Home – November 30, 1944
Dear Mother & Dad, Received a letter with the stamps in it, thanks a million. But pretty sure my letters, just as fast Free as they do air mail. Sorry that I have been a little slow in writing the … Continue reading
November 30, 1944 – Thursday
We had to move again this morning out of the room we are in to a new room. It took us most of the day to move. At night I went with Giese and Bill over to some peoples house. … Continue reading