Author Archives: John

We got in a lot of clothes. Sorted them out and sent the wool underwear up to the company. Played cards and went to a show. It has been raining and the weather is miserable.

We played a little cards. Did a little work. First Sgt. came in. A few more of the fellows were hurt, but they sure gave the Krouts a bad time. Went to a show and was on guard. That’s about … Continue reading →

We had three men hurt up on the front but not serious. I lost a good boy friend from “B” company up there; his name was Jim Culbertson from Rockford. Today was about the same as yesterday.

Not much to do now that the company is gone. We did a few odd jobs and that’s about all. We went to a show tonight.

Had another inspection again today. Well, here it is, the company goes on the line tonight. They relieve to 3rd Battalion of the 15th Infantry. A and B company, relieving a battalion. Hg. Platoon doesn’t have to go this time. … Continue reading →

Had an inspection today. Every thing looks as if we are going up. Played cards and every one was confined to the barracks or the factory.

Not much to do. The company is still on the alert to go out as infantry. We played cards an went to a show in the evening.

Worked around all morning, and right after dinner Council, Zirkel and I went fishing with TNT. When we got back the company was packing up. We are retreating. Or I should say falling back to better positions. We moved after … Continue reading →

Not much to do. Still the thought of going out as infantry, but nothing definite. Wrote some letters and played a little cards. That’s about all there is to do as the bad weather has slowed the fighting to a … Continue reading →