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November 3, 1944 – Friday

Today was about the same as yesterday. Received some Christmas packages from home. Got some popcorn so we popped it. Wrote a few letters and went to bed.

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Letter Home – November 2, 1944

Dear Mother & Dad, Just a line to let you know I received another Christmas package. This one was full of peanut brittle and cookies. Boy were those cookies good. They were just as fresh as could be. Received a … Continue reading

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November 2, 1944 – Thursday

Not much to do today. Did a few odd jobs. It started snowing last night and the ground was covered with snow this morning. Played a little cards tonight.

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November 1, 1944 – Wednesday

Here it is a new month and we’re still at it, but there are rumors out that there are new divisions moving in to take over. Boy, that will be a break. Most of the company is up with the … Continue reading

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October 31, 1944 – Tuesday

We got in our shoe packs today. They should help keep our feet warm a little while anyway. Spent most of the day issuing them out. Wrote a letter home and that’s all.

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October 30, 1944 – Monday

Today was about the same as yesterday. Boy, is the artillery ever moving in. We have as much artillery here as we did at Anzio. Wrote some letters and read a book.

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Letter Home – October 29, 1944

PLACE – France TIME – 1830 Hours SETTING – The sun has went down in the Moon is peaking its way through the tall trees. The night is going to be cold and crisp. We have a fire going in … Continue reading

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October 29, 1944 – Sunday

Today is Sunday, but just another day. Chopped a lot of wood today and the exercise did me a little good. Did a little work and wrote a few letters. Received a package from home.

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October 28, 1944 – Saturday

It rained all night last night, but the sun is out this morning. How long it will stay out I don’t know. Received a letter from Pat. The mail is surely slow. The company is doing its usual mine sweeping.

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October 27, 1944 – Friday

It was miserable all day today. The company is working on a road through the forest. We built a fire but I kept pretty warm just chopping wood for it. Played some cards and went to bed.

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